Working on our season finale about scams, we've uncovered a lot about why people fall for them, over and over. And our Marketplace mailbag is full of letters and emails from people who've been ripped off -- sometimes with devastating consequences.
With all the health related research Canadians are being inundated with,
it's no surprise that viral e-mails about the harmful effects of MSG (monosodium glutamate) are making the rounds. The problem is -- while they seem to be sharing important advice -- it's actually based on inaccurate information.
Turns out the sales of water filtration systems made more headlines this
week. Maybe you've heard of the political scandal involving the former
aid to the prime minister, the escort and H2O Global Group, a company
trying to make lucrative water deals in native communities.
Sad to say, but natural disasters like the Japan quake can bring out the best -- and the worst -- in people. Now the RCMP are warning about phony charities sprouting up in the wake of the quake.
France is putting a price tag on personal privacy. The country is fining Google $139,100 for its infamous Street View data collection, which breached the country's privacy laws. Last year, an investigation by Canada's Privacy Commissioner found similar breaches in Canada.
Have you ever had a problem with your cellphone bill? Marketplace
has heard your horror stories, and we have tips on how you can avoid having Canada's Worst Cellphone Bill:
Working on our season finale about scams, we've uncovered a lot about why people fall for them, over and over. And our Marketplace mailbag is full of letters and emails from people who've been ripped off -- sometimes with devastating consequences.
