BBB Mainland BC: In the news

Part of our role as your local Better Business Bureau is to share tips on how both consumers and businesses can help support a marketplace of trust. Scroll through to see some of our recent media segments.

Fraud Prevention Month: Top 10 Scams of 2024 now live with BBB Canada Risk Report

Fraud Prevention Month is here and the BBB has released the 2024 Canada Risk Report which highlights the top 10 scams affecting Canadians. BBB Director of Marketing, Neesha Hothi, joined Global News to share report findings including stats and data, tips and more!

BBB tips for vacation scams in 2025. Keep your spring break and other travels stress-free!

Vacations are something to look forward to, and with the right preparation, you can ensure you enjoy a stress-free getaway. BBB President & CEO Simone Lis joined CTV Morning News to share the red flags for travel scams and the ways to keep your upcoming vacations safe from scammers.

BBB: Be on the lookout for online scammers trying to sell fake Taylor Swift tickets

BBB Director of Marketing joined CityNews Vancouver to warn Swifties of fake concert tickets and hackers who have impersonated social media accounts to sell fake or non-existent Taylor Swift tickets.

BBB recognizes donation bins as easy targets as thefts in Summerland spark community outrage

Charity donation boxes in Summerland, B.C. have been hit hard with theft. BBB Director of Marketing Neesha Hothi joined Global News to share why donation bins can be easy targets.

BBB tips to protect students from Facebook rental scams

BBB CEO & President Simone Lis joins CBC News and shares the best ways that students and others can protect themselves against rental and online/Facebook scams.

Smash and grab of rare geode in Kelowna prompts BBB security tips for business storefronts

After a rare gem was stolen in Kelowna, BBB Director of Marketing Neesha Hothi joined Global News to provide advice for businesses showcasing expensive items in their storefronts.