Consumer Alert

The owner of a spray foam company north of Newmarket says they lost over $150,000 from a bank draft scam, despite taking it to the bank and being told it was real.

So-called “flushable wipes” are causing problems for wastewater management systems across Canada, and if you use them, they could also lead to an expensive plumbing bill in your home.

For hockey players, it usually happens at the worst time. Sticks breaking when a big play is about to be made. But for families and recreational players, broken sticks are a major expense.

Earlier this year, Highway 407 ETR held a “free rush hour” lottery, where winners were allowed to drive on the highway for two months at no charge.

There are some big-name acts coming to Toronto this summer, with the city is hosting concerts that will include Oasis, Coldplay and Stevie Knicks among others.

Some people believe in the power of psychics and visit with them for palm readings and spiritual guidance. But anyone interested in doing so should be wary of unrealistic promises for large financial sums.

With the average price of a home in the Greater Toronto Area topping $1 million, the thought of owning a tiny home may be appealing to some buyers instead.

An Ontario couple paid an extra $2,100 to upgrade their seats only to find out that their first flight didn’t offer premium seats.

A report on fraud insights is warning of an increase of in-person scams, where criminals can provide deceptive documents face-to-face.

An Ontario family says it took months to get the $300 in gift cards back that they were scammed out of.

Tattoos have been in fashion for many people for years now and many who have them are happy with the choices they’ve made.

A Burlington woman says she is at her 'wits' end' after squirrels wreaked havoc to her new car, which she bought after her previous car was repeatedly targeted by the pesky critters.

The Governor of California has launched an international tourism campaign urging Canadians to visit his state this summer.

A popular program that many Canadians use to file their taxes is being accused of having a glitch that allegedly led to some users getting reassessed and owing thousands of dollars to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), but it’s a claim the company is disputing.

With dog attacks on the rise in Toronto, a personal injury law firm is warning pet owners that they can be held liable for injuries caused by their pet.