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04/26/2012
The Consumer Fraud Task Force warns consumers to be alert for phishing scams, which may use the names of well-known businesses or government agencies to steal personal information and commit ID theft.
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01/11/2012
The start of a new year is a great time to resolve to be a smarter, safer consumer. Better Business Bureau has 10 resolutions for 2012 that can help you fight scammers, prevent identity theft and save money:
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10/03/2011
Child identity theft is a growing crime that is causing damage to the pristine credit reports of children. Hundreds of online businesses are finding inactive Social Security numbers online – most of which are assigned to children under the age of 18 who have not started using them yet. These scammers are then selling the numbers under different names to help people establish fake credit. Protecting your child’s innocent, clean record is something that every parent needs to do.
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09/08/2011
Copper theft is a serious problem for homeowners and businesses, but there are things people can do to reduce their vulnerability to thieves, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) advises.
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09/05/2011
As college students get settled on campus, fighting fraud may not be at the top of their list of priorities. However, Better Business Bureau recommends that they take seven simple steps to protect themselves on campus.
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08/27/2011
College students often have many responsibilities to manage when it comes to school, work and their social lives, which means identity theft and credit ratings often take a back seat to other priorities. However, Better Business Bureau warns that young adults are particularly vulnerable to identity theft and related crimes.
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08/25/2011
Better Business Bureau once again warns Alabama residents against giving out personal information to unknown callers. Scammers have recently been using the name of local law firms to trick victims into giving out bank information, credit card numbers and other private information.
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06/15/2011
Online businesses are finding inactive Social Security numbers online – most of which are assigned to children - and selling them. Better Business Bureau is warning parents to be on the lookout for their child’s identity being compromised or stolen.
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05/10/2011
Nearly 13,000 vehicles descended on 53 sites across the U.S. Saturday, April 16, all filled with documents to be shredded free of charge during Better Business Bureau’s seventh “Secure Your ID” Day event.
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04/05/2011
Protecting your identity is important and with Wi-Fi networks popping up nearly everywhere, many consumers don’t realize the dangers that come with using a Wi-Fi connection that is not their own.
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03/16/2011
The high unemployment rate nationwide allows for a perfect opportunity for scammers to steal personal and credit information.
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02/11/2011
In the past three months, BBB has received 11 complaints from consumers nationwide regarding aggressive phone calls from United Legal Alliance, a company that claims to be based in San Antonio, Texas. BBB has issued the company an F rating due to the number of complaints filed against the business.
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01/31/2011
As a part of National Consumer Protection Week, BBB recommends five easy steps you can take to become a smart shopper and savvy consumer.
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12/16/2010
A disturbing abuse of technology allows someone to penetrate your wallet or handbag to steal your credit card, debit and smart card data while sitting or walking nearby.
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12/15/2010
Members of the military are no strangers to offering up their social security number. However, this practice subjects military members to an increased threat of identity theft.
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