The rise in popularity of smart phones with social media applications can put consumers at risk of fraud.

The Province has introduced amendments to the Motion Picture Act to give Consumer Protection BC the tools it needs to better protect the interests of individuals and families, and to adapt to changing technology.

Scam artists continue to target British Columbian seniors through deceptive 'sweepstakes' opportunities that come through the mail. It's an age-old trick and unfortunately seniors continue to be victims of this type of scheme.

Legislation that will help remove financial incentives to crime by improving the effectiveness of criminal forfeiture was introduced today by Minister of Justice and Attorney General Shirley Bond.

British Columbia has partnered with five other Canadian provinces to retain a national legal consortium to prosecute health-care cost-recovery claims against Canadian tobacco manufacturers.

For several months, phone scammers have been targeting British Columbians by pretending to be with a reputable computer software company, asking to perform urgent software updates and requesting hundreds of dollars as a fee for their service.

Bill 25, the Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act, 2012, was introduced in the legislature today by Minister of Justice and Attorney General Shirley Bond.

As a result of funding increases in Budget 2012, the provincial government is hiring 36 additional probation officers to support the implementation of a new supervision approach that has been proven to reduce the rate of reoffending.

Attorney General Shirley Bond has released this statement following today's court decision on the application to broadcast a Stanley Cup riot sentencing: