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03/10/2010

Smart Shopping Tips for Spring Break

Scammers take advantage of Spring retail season as an opportunity for fraud, which hurts the trust consumers have in everything from shopping in-person to buying online.

10/14/2009

BBB Joins National Effort to Promote Identity Theft Protection and Education

Recognizing the need for nationwide grassroots consumer education outreach to prevent identity theft.

10/09/2009

BBB Offers Advice on How to Identify Legitimate Census Workers

BBB advises citizens to cooperate carefully in order to avoid becoming a victim of possible census-related scams.

05/01/2006

FTC - Businesses Must Provide Victims and Law Enforcement with Transaction Records Relating to Identity Theft

The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) spells out rights for victims of identity theft, as well as responsibilities for businesses. Identity theft victims are entitled to ask businesses for a copy of transaction records — such as applications for credit — relating to the theft of their identity.

05/01/2006

FTC - FIGHTING BACK AGAINST IDENTITY THEFT

COMMON WAYS ID THEFT HAPPENS: Skilled identity thieves use a variety of methods to steal your personal information, including:


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