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04/05/2011

BBB Urges Consumers to Make Smart Solar Energy Investments

With warm weather approaching and many consumers looking to stick to a budget when making home improvements, many are turning to green solar energy as a solution. BBB advises consumers to be smart about investing in any home improvement project.

02/07/2011

BBB Attorney Target of Scam Artist

When attorneys have a difficult time discerning scams from legitimate solicitation for legal representation, you know scam artists are upping their game. Zachary Wilson, a Fort Collins attorney who serves as general counsel for the Better Business Bureau serving Northern Colorado and Wyoming, is a case in point.

11/02/2010

Protect your Debit Card Number from ATM skimming

ATM skimming is a growing problem. Here are a few easy steps consumers can take to protect themselves from becoming the next victim.

09/01/2010

Don’t Get Taken by a Modeling Scam

The Better Business Bureau warns that some modeling agencies are just trying to make a fast buck and don’t deliver on promises of fame and fortune.

08/18/2010

Scam Alert -- Websites Sell SSNs as Credit Score Fixers

An online ad offering a credit protection number (CPN) to clean up your credit score may sound like the perfect solution for bad credit. The problem is that the CPN is really a stolen Social Security Number (SSN), often belonging to a child.

07/30/2010

Seven Ways for College Students to Fight Identity Theft

College students are very susceptible to identity theft. But the Better Business Bureau recommends seven simple steps to protect themselves on campus.

07/30/2010

Watch Out For Common Scams Targeting Seniors

Better Business Bureau encourages families to keep the lines of communication open with their elders regarding finances and to recognize some common cons targeting senior citizens.

04/29/2010

BBB “Secure Your ID” Day Attracts 15,000 Participants

Consumers shred more than 480 tons of sensitive documents for free at Better Business Bureau's annual shredding event

01/14/2010

BBB Advice on Donating by Text Message for Haiti Relief Efforts

In the wake of the earthquake disaster in Haiti, Americans are donating via text message more than ever before.

01/13/2010

BBB Advises Donors on How to Vet Haiti Earthquake Charity Appeals

As immediate relief needs are assessed in the wake of the devastating earthquake in Haiti on January 12th, many Americans are looking for ways to help by donating to a charity.

01/13/2010

BBB Advises Donors on How to Check Out Haiti Earthquake Charity Appeals

Not All Charities are Equipped to Help and Some Might be Fraudulent, Warns BBB

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:

02/01/2006

FTC - Pretexting: Your Personal Information Revealed

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.

09/01/2005

FTC - OnGuard Online - Stop · Think · Click 7 Practices for Safer Computing

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.

06/01/2005

FTC - ID Theft: What It's All About

The Federal Trade Commission has published this booklet to help raise awareness of identity theft. We encourage you to share it with your family, friends, colleagues, and neighbors.