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01/26/2012
The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers about a new twist in the ongoing BBB phishing scam: consumers receiving phone calls – in addition to emails – from scammers claiming to be from the BBB.
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03/14/2011
The list below identifies national charities that meet the BBB Wise Giving Alliance’s Standards for Charity Accountability and are providing assistance in response to the earthquake in Japan.
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01/20/2011
A new year means new scams, this time, targeting cell phone users. “Smishing” is a new practice where scammers contact individuals through text messages asking them to provide personal information.
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11/01/2010
The number of scams in the U.S. continues to rise everyday. With scam calls from abroad and identity theft increasing on a day to day basis, the United States Postal Service has taken the matter into
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09/15/2010
The housing market in the United States may not be thriving, but business is booming for foreclosure rescue and loan modification scammers.
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08/05/2010
BBB Wise Giving Alliance recommends donors research charities fully before they give—just like the billionaires do.
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08/04/2010
With their busy school, work and social lives, college students may not make ID theft prevention a priority. The BBB has seven simple steps they can take to protect themselves on campus.
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06/30/2010
In the wake of the oil spill, Better Business Bureau warns that the recovery effort creates a great opportunity for scammers to make an easy dollar by deceiving those who are trying to find work, file claims with BP or donate money or volunteer to help with the cleanup.
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06/10/2010
Planning to donate to the oil spill clean up? Here is a list of charities that are assisting the clean up effort and meet BBB Wise Giving Alliance’s Standards for Charity Accountability.
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06/10/2010
In the wake of any disaster, many donate money to aid and rescue organizations. The Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance offers advice to potential donors and volunteers.
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03/26/2010
The Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota and its national partner, the National Association for Information Destruction, invite the Fargo-Moorhead community to “Secure Your ID” Day.
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01/20/2010
In the wake of the earthquake disaster in Haiti, Americans are donating via text message more than ever before.
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05/01/2006
COMMON WAYS ID THEFT HAPPENS:
Skilled identity thieves use a variety of methods to steal your personal information, including:
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02/01/2006
When you think of your own personal assets, chances are your home, car, and savings and investments come to mind. But what about your Social Security number (SSN), telephone records and your bank and credit card account numbers? To people known as “pretexters,” that information is a personal asset, too.
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09/01/2005
Protect your personal information. It's valuable.
Know who you're dealing with. Use anti-virus and anti-spyware software, as well as a firewall, and update them all regularly. Be sure to set up your operating system and Web browser software properly, and update them regularly.
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