Looking for work through an employment agency? Employment agency business operators are prohibited from demanding or collecting a fee from an individual who is seeking employment: open.alberta.ca/publications…
Job opportunity sound too good to be true? Before you share personal information or download an app for an application or interview, pause and verify the recruiter or employment agency is licensed in Alberta: servicealberta.gov.ab.ca/fin…
Have you been contacted by a recruiter? Make sure that any recruiter or employment agency you are dealing with is properly licensed under the Consumer Protection Act. You can confirm whether they are at servicealberta.gov.ab.ca/fin…
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Alberta whiskey has hit Costco shelves! 🥃
It was great to join Anohka Distillery and the Alberta Craft Distillers Association to celebrate.
Head to Costco, pick up a bottle and support Alberta-made!
RT @dtloewen: Starting tomorrow, you can put your support for Alberta’s wildlife right on your bumper.
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Protecting consumers remains a key priority for Alberta, and we are taking action against predatory lenders. Before you borrow, verify a lender is licensed.
Learn more: servicealberta.gov.ab.ca/fin…
Albertans deserve to be protected from illegal and predatory lending practices. Before borrowing money, always verify that a lender is properly licensed and review the terms carefully.
Learn more: bit.ly/4wvF0mY
Thinking about fall renovations?
If a contractor asks for a deposit before the work is finished, they may need a prepaid contracting licence.
Get everything in writing before work begins. To learn more, visit alberta.ca/consumer-business…
Our Consumer Investigations Unit has secured charges and multiple guilty pleas in a predatory lending case involving excessive interest rates, unlicensed lending, and harassing collection practices.
alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=9…
We're aware of scam text messages that appear to come from government organizations and may claim you owe money or need to make a payment.
Government notices aren't sent by text.
Don't click the link. Don't send money.
Learn more at alberta.ca/common-text-scams
A contractor offering a discount because they have "leftover asphalt" from another job? Be cautious.
Scammers may use this tactic to pressure Alberta homeowners into making a quick decision.
See active consumer alerts at alberta.ca/consumer-alerts
A text demanding payment right away is a red flag.
Scammers rely on urgency to pressure people into acting before they have time to think.
Pause before paying.
Learn how to protect yourself: alberta.ca/common-text-scams
We’ve issued a #ConsumerAlert about an unlicensed prepaid contractor operating in the Edmonton area, Colton Grant Myers. See our Consumer Alerts page for more details (Link: alberta.ca/consumer-alerts). #alberta #yeg
See a price. Pay a different one? – that’s a red flag. Unexpected fees and misleading pricing can be unfair business practices. Alberta’s Consumer Protection Act is here to help protect you. To learn more, visit alberta.ca/unfair-business-p…
Received a text saying you owe money?
Don't assume it's real.
Contact the organization directly using information from its official website, not the phone number or link in the text.
See active consumer alerts at alberta.ca/consumer-alerts
Accessibility information at Alberta businesses should be clear and true.
If it does not match what you were told, you have rights.
Learn your rights: alberta.ca/unfair-business-p…
Not every deal is a good deal.
Alberta’s Consumer Protection Act helps protect you from misleading ads, hidden fees and pressure to buy.
Know your rights before you sign.
Learn more: alberta.ca/unfair-business-p…
A contractor offering a discount because they have "leftover asphalt" from another job? Be cautious. It could be a scam.
Take your time. Research the company before you hire. ✅
See active consumer alerts at alberta.ca/consumer-business…
🚨If you receive a suspicious text message"
✅ Don’t click the link
✅ Don’t share personal information
✅ Report it
Reporting fraud helps protect other Albertans.
Learn more: alberta.ca/fraud-prevention
Planning a trip? If a business advertises an accommodation as accessible but it does not match those claims, that could represent an unfair practice. To learn more, visit alberta.ca/unfair-business-p…



















