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College-age adults, protect yourself from ID theft
If you’re a young adult, you may think older people are most vulnerable to identity theft. They’re still adapting to new technology, right? That isn’t the case. Statistics show the age group most at...
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U.S. district court shuts down phony payday lender
There will be tips at the bottom, but I’m also going to start this one with a tip: DO NOT enter your financial information in an online form until you know the company and website are legitimate....
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Alabama man sentenced in ID theft/tax refund fraud scheme
The U.S. Department of Justice just announced the sentencing of a man who reportedly took part in a scheme to rip off American citizens AND the federal government. Kevin Jackson of Montgomery, Alabama...
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National Consumer Protection Week: Preventing identity theft
Identity theft is one of the most common crimes to strike consumers–and the crime is growing more frequent. As part of National Consumer Protection Week, your BBB is shedding light on ways to protect...
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Scam Alert: Don’t get burned by ‘Malaysian Airlines flight mystery’ video scam
Social media teasers about exclusive footage could give you malware, steal your identity If we’re honest, most of us will admit to being curious about big, tragic events like the disappearance of...
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Warning to businesses: ID thieves have you in their crosshairs
Identity theft is a serious threat to businesses, not just consumers With the recent news stories about retailers having their records compromised by hackers, Americans are focused on the dangers of...
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College students and kids at risk of identity theft
Information sharing has become second nature for many of us, especially young people. With today’s smartphones, the Internet is everywhere. That has its pluses and minuses. That sharing mentality can...
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Don’t treat a trickster to your child’s identity
BBB tips to help parents protect their children from identity thieves Parents tend to take plenty of precautions when trick-or-treating with their child. However, it’s important to consider an aspect...
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BBB offers advice on what to do after a data breach compromises your identity
Anthem Insurance is latest corporation to be hacked Tens of millions of Americans could be victims of the latest corporate data breach at Anthem Insurance. Unknown hackers apparently stole personal...
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National Consumer Protection Week: preventing ID theft
Better Business Bureau (BBB) serving Central, Coastal, Southwest Texas and the Permian Basin offers tips for keeping your identity safe Identity theft is one of the most common crimes to strike...
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BBB and Center for Identity to host Q&A on small business ID theft, April 22
Small businesses are at great risk for identity theft, fraud, and abuse. Join the University of Texas Center for Identity and the Better Business Bureau for an engaging discussion about protecting...
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BBB: Protect your personal information from identity thieves
Identity theft is serious problem. If they get your sensitive information, criminals could drain your bank account, change your contact information on various accounts, use your credit card, set up new...
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