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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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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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12/17/2010
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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08/03/2010
Because college students are so susceptible to identity theft, Better Business Bureau recommends that they take seven simple steps to protect themselves on campus.
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11/19/2009
Better Business Bureau offers the following advice on how to keep your identity safe and secure both online and off.
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05/01/2006
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.
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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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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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06/01/2005
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.
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02/01/2005
If you are deployed away from your usual duty station and do not expect to seek new credit while you are deployed, consider placing an “active duty alert” on your credit report. An active duty alert requires creditors to take steps to verify your identity before granting credit in your name.
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02/01/2005
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06/01/2004
These days, it is almost impossible to be in business and not collect or hold personally identifying information — names and addresses, Social Security numbers, credit card numbers, or other account numbers — about your customers, employees, business partners, students, or patients. If this information falls into the wrong hands, it could put these individuals at risk for identity theft.
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