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Episodes: Seasons 37 and Previous
Season 37: 2010
Originally broadcast April 9, 2010
Has your home insurance rate gone up? Wendy Mesley reveals it could be connected to your credit score. Also: Erica Johnson asks: When you buy from Bloomex, do you get your money's worth?
Originally broadcast April 2, 2010
It's labelled halibut, but can you count on it? When you buy fish are you getting what you pay for? Erica Johnson goes fishing for answers. Also: What's the real story behind the prices at Easyhome?
Originally broadcast March 26, 2010
Erica Johnson investigates the widely advertised decompression therapy for back pain. Also: Do Canadian pediatricians really endorse Lysol?
Originally broadcast March 19, 2010
Firefighters know there's one thing that can help save lives in a fire, so you'll be surprised to learn this one thing is still missing in thousands of buildings across Canada. Also: Erica Johnson investigates a new wave of so-called American-style non-profit charities offering debt advice to Canadians.
Originally broadcast March 12, 2010
Erica Johnson reveals the newest way thieves are stealing your credit and debit card numbers. Also: Is cord blood bank marketing misleading?
Originally broadcast March 5, 2010
Wendy Mesley investigates the story behind huge bills many Canadians rack up from using their cellphones.
Originally broadcast February 5, 2010
Erica Johnson investigates one of Canada's largest diet companies, Herbal Magic.
Originally broadcast January 29, 2010
The pitch is how to get rich, or is it how to get ripped off? Erica Johnson investigates who's getting rich off Rich Dad.
Originally broadcast January 15, 2010
Convenience over safety? Marketplace conducts a first of its kind test in Erica Johnson's investigation into GPSs. Also: If your roof wears out early, how well are you covered?
Originally broadcast January 8, 2010
Erica Johnson and contractor Mike Holmes reveal a new twist on home inspectors: more Canadians are buying houses that were formerly used as marijuana grow-ops. How could home inspectors miss the obvious signs?
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We're turning the tables on our viewers. as Marketplace runs the scams instead of exposing them. For the first time ever, instead of grilling the bad guys, we will be confronting the "victims" with one simple question: "Why do you fall for it?"
The labels say 'organic' and 'natural' -- but are they really? Erica Johnson separates the truly green products from the 'greenwashed' -- products that look green, but really aren't -- in our top ten countdown of lousy labels.
We're looking for Canada's Worst Cellphone Bill... again!
Their business can be ferocious, but when debt collectors cross the line, can you count on the rules to protect you?
Are there special rules for gift cards sold by the banks? Erica Johnson puts Visa Gift Card to the test.
We follow up on some of our favourite stories. See what's changed, and who's been busted since we "Busted" them.
Tom Harrington investigates what some call the best kept secret in the car insurance industry: claims for diminished value.
We test 100 samples of chicken from across the country for superbugs, and Erica Johnson reveals what the results mean for you, your family, and your health.
Erica Johnson joins forces with contractor Mike Holmes to investigate the shady world of shoddy roofers.
Are you being fooled into buying expensive water purification systems? Marketplace goes undercover.
Erica Johnson investigates possible health side effects of Canada's number one birth control pill.
Notice that many of your favourite products are getting smaller and smaller, but the price is not?
Erica Johnson investigates one of the fastest growing alternative health treatments in the country: homeopathy.
Tom Harrington investigates the sneaky charges and over-billing that have been plaguing the gym industry for years.
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