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03/26/2013
It’s traumatic to lose a loved one. That trauma is intensified when your loved one’s identity is stolen.
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08/13/2012
As University of Arizona students prepare to head back to campus, fighting fraud may not be at the top of their list of priorities. Students are susceptible to identity theft, however, and Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona recommends that they take eight steps to protect themselves on campus.
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04/19/2012
Identity theft crimes are not limited to individuals; businesses can also become victims. Recently, a Tucson business- Happy Tails Travels- discovered this firsthand when they became a victim of business identity theft.
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01/11/2012
The start of a new year is a great time to resolve to be a smarter, safer consumer. Better Business Bureau has 10 resolutions for 2012 that can help you fight scammers, prevent identity theft and save money:
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10/11/2011
October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month and Better Business Bureau is advising business owners to protect their identity when using online banking.
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08/22/2011
Looking for a job? You’re not alone. With unemployment at a soaring rate of 9.2%, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, many job hunters are turning to online job boards to post their resume and search for jobs.
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08/08/2011
As students across the state are on their way back to school, many of them will carry cell phones, iPads, iPods, laptops and other electronic devices everywhere from the classroom to the car.
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07/25/2011
Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona is warning that scam-artists- armed with Social Security and Driver’s License numbers- are calling consumers in Southern Arizona and demanding payment for fictitious loans.
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01/20/2011
Cochise County residents can do their part to reduce the millions of tons of electronic waste that ends up in landfills, protect against identity theft and support local non-profits at an event scheduled Saturday, Feb. 19 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Ace Hardware, 3756 E. Fry Blvd in Sierra Vista.
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03/09/2010
Better Business Bureau of Southern, along with World Care of Tucson, the Sierra Vista Police Department, Ace Hardware, and Shred-it of Tucson collected and destroyed over 10 tons of paper, and 10,399 lbs. of used electronics at Sierra Vista’s annual ShredFest on Feb. 20.
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01/06/2010
I think someone stole my identity. What should I do?
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12/01/2009
Identity theft claimed 10 million victims in 2008, a 22 percent increase over 2007, according to a report from Javelin Strategy and Research. The Better Business Bureau warns that the holiday season provides many new opportunities for identity thieves to ply their trade and offers the following advice on how to keep your identity safe and secure both online and off.
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12/01/2009
Identity theft claimed 10 million victims in 2008, a 22 percent increase over 2007, according to a report from Javelin Strategy and Research. The Better Business Bureau warns that the holiday season provides many new opportunities for identity thieves to ply their trade and offers the following advice on how to keep your identity safe and secure both online and off.
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11/18/2009
Reducing the amount of junk mail received is one way to reduce the chances of becoming a victim of identity theft. BBB offers tips for doing so.
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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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