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08/07/2013
As college students prepare to head back to campus, fighting identity thieves may not be at the top of their list of priorities. However, identity theft is a common, fast-growing crime in the United States and students are a prime target.
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06/20/2013
Junk mail, spam, unsolicited phone calls and texts messages are more than merely an unwanted annoyance - they can potentially lead to identity theft.
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03/25/2013
The next few weeks will bring acceptance letters for college-bound students and many are applying for scholarships and financial aid for the 2013-2014 school year. With the cost of college outpacing inflation and crimping family budgets, many students and their families are eager to find resources to help pay for higher education. The Better Business Bureau Serving Metropolitan New York advises students and their parents to be wary of websites, seminars or other schemes that promise to find scholarships, grants or financial aid packages for an upfront fee.
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01/28/2013
As tax season approaches, the Better Business Bureau reminds consumers to be cautious when choosing a tax preparer. Unscrupulous tax preparers may try to file false returns in your name, or may even try to have tax refund payments made to them instead of you. “It is extremely important to be careful and informed when you are choosing someone to prepare your taxes,” said Claire Rosenzweig, President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Serving Metro New York. “They will have access to your most important personally identifiable information.”
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01/23/2013
Some retailers and banks have started offering customers the option of receiving receipts from purchases and ATM transactions via email. While this is a convenient alternative to paper clutter, Better Business Bureau reminds consumers to safeguard their personal information if they choose this process.
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01/03/2013
As the new year begins, the Better Business Bureau offers ten resolutions to help you avoid becoming a victim of scams, prevent identity theft and save money in 2013. “The new year is a great time to establish some new habits to better protect yourself against scams,” said Claire Rosenzweig, President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Serving Metropolitan New York. “Even small steps can make a big difference.”
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12/10/2012
The holiday season is upon us and many shoppers wishing to avoid long lines at stores or who just like shopping from the comfort of their home do much of their shopping online. It’s quick, convenient and your gifts are delivered right to your door. But have you considered what could happen if your merchandise is delivered to your home and you’re not there? Every year, packages are stolen from doorsteps, especially at the holidays. BBB offers the following tips to help ensure that you actually get your delivered packages.
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11/27/2012
With the joy of the holidays comes the stress of trying not to over-spend. The Better Business Bureau suggests that you plan ahead and stick to your budget so you are not one of the many consumers who overspend during the holidays and unfortunately, start the new year, in debt.
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10/23/2012
New malware is targeting smartphones with Android operating systems. The Better Business Bureau is warning the owners of Android devices, who may not be familiar with these new forms of malware, about the need to take precautions.
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05/29/2012
Pre-paid bank and calling cards are on the rise and it is important to know exactly what to watch out for before purchasing one. BBB recommends always doing your research and making sure the company offering the prepaid card is reliable.
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12/07/2011
In these tough economic times, charitable giving requires a special commitment from givers. That’s why it’s reassuring to know that three-quarters (76%) of the charities that voluntarily participated in full, in-depth reviews through the Metro New York BBB Foundation met all of the BBB Standards for Charity Accountability in 2011. This is only one of the findings available in the Metro New York BBB Foundation’s newly released Report on Metro NY BBB Charity Reviews.
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12/17/2010
Children’s Advertising Review Unit (CARU) carefully review such sites to determine who is seeking the information, how it will be used and whether it will be shared with third parties.
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12/06/2010
BBB of Metro NY reminds donors that whether you’re giving money, canned goods, used items or your time, how you give is just as important as what you give.
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12/01/2010
The Better Business Bureau of Metropolitan New York notes that while the holidays are a great time to celebrate family and friendship, they are also a prime time for falling victim to holiday fraud.
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11/22/2010
Just in time for holiday giving, Metro New York’s BBB Foundation has launched its new web-based Donor’s Guide to Charity Seal Holders.
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