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01/14/2013
BBBs across the country are being inundated with calls from consumers complaining about an increase in annoying “robocalls”.
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11/12/2012
With mobile banking one of the fastest-growing trends in the financial services sector, the Better Business Bureau advises consumers to take precautions to keep their money safe.
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10/18/2012
A New Scam Targeting Seniors Emerges
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10/11/2012
A recent study published by Carnegie Mellon University Cylab, a cybersecurity research center, found that children were targeted by identity thieves 51 times more frequently than adults. Better Business Bureau encourages parents to regularly monitor their children’s credit report to prevent devastating damage to their future.
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05/02/2012
Think You're Safe Because You Have A Security System Sign In Your Yard? Well, Maybe Not From Everyone
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11/09/2011
Social Security is on everyone’s radar, including con artists. They would love to get their hands on some of that money.
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10/13/2011
Child identity theft is a growing crime that damages the pristine credit reports of children. Scammers use inactive Social Security numbers they find online – most of which are assigned to children under the age of 18 who have not started using them yet – and sell them to help people establish fake credit. Protecting a 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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09/06/2011
The Internal Revenue Service has issued an alert saying that it has seen an increase in tax-return-related scams recently, especially in the Memphis area. Many of the scams are directed at taxpayers who normally don't even have to file a return. The elderly and recipients of Social Security and other benefits are prime targets of the crooks.
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08/23/2011
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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07/27/2011
Beware of Questionable Door-to-Door Pitches Made by Out of Area Reps Regarding Your Security System
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07/05/2011
Summer is the perfect time for a vacation getaway. Unfortunately, it's also the time for home robberies. Better Business Bureau advises homeowners looking to secure their property to do their research when picking a home security system.
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02/10/2011
Jury duty scam has the potential to affect entire country.
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02/03/2011
How can your Facebook page contribute to someone stealing your identity via your social security number?
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06/17/2010
What to consider when buying a home security system
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