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01/04/2012
BBB investigates thousands of scams a year, from the latest gimmicks to schemes as old as the hills. We’ve picked the top scam for 2011 in each of our nine categories, plus our scam of the year.
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01/10/2011
If you’ve made volunteering part of your New Year’s resolutions, the BBB Wise Giving Alliance recommends taking five steps to make sure your volunteering has a big impact.
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12/10/2010
Over the holiays, consumers can fall victim to identity thieves, hackers and deceptive merchants online. The Better Business Bureau is warning holiday shoppers and donors to look out for five common scams this season.
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12/01/2010
Because of technology and the creativity of charities, there are many different ways that donors can give to a worthy cause. Whether you’re giving money, canned goods, used items or your time, BBB Wise Giving Alliance reminds donors that how you give is just as important as what you give.
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11/03/2010
ATM skimming is a growing problem. Here are a few easy steps consumers can take to protect themselves from becoming the next victim.
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09/20/2010
As the unemployment rate hovers around 10 percent, the Better Business Bureau warns that scammers are preying on the unemployed.
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08/20/2010
BBB Wise Giving Alliance recommends donors research charities fully before they give—just like the billionaires do.
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06/15/2010
Two BBBs have recently issued warnings about work-at-home scams offering work that involves shipping packages overseas.
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01/15/2010
In the wake of the earthquake disaster in Haiti, Americans are donating via text message more than ever before. San Diego BBB advises donors that giving through text can be a safe and easy way to give—but you should still use caution.
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01/14/2010
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.
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10/14/2009
Your BBB is offering free document shredding at “BBB Secure Your ID Day” from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, October 17, in the parking lot of Dave & Buster’s, 2931 Camino del Rio North in San Diego’s Mission Valley area.
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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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02/01/2006
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.
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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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