http://tucson.bbb.org/WWWRoot//SitePage.aspx?site=72&id=a824b759-3137-43b5-aedf-a38056bcce73&debug=False 10 Thu, 31 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona is warning consumers of a scam targeting the financial data of Facebook, Hotmail, Yahoo, and Gmail users. The scam infects its victim’s computers with a version of the Zeus Trojan virus- a malware program regularly used to commit bank fraud. http://tucson.bbb.org/article/new-scam-steals-financial-information-from-facebook-gmail-yahoo-and-hotmail-users--34575 Mon, 05 Mar 2012 06:00:00 GMT Better Business Bureau is alerting businesses and consumers of potential harm from a scam email that is purporting to be from a bbb.org email address about a recently filed complaint. http://tucson.bbb.org/article/bbb-alert-phishing-attack-using-bbb-name-strikes-again-31215 Mon, 23 May 2011 05:00:00 GMT In recognition of Small Business Week, Better Business Bureau is reminding Accredited Businesses of some simple things they can do to protect themselves from potential scammers. http://tucson.bbb.org/article/bbb-tips-for-small-businesses-during-national-small-business-week-27503 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 05:00:00 GMT Consumers can protect themselves against identity theft and also protect the environment by taking steps to reduce unwanted mail, Better Business Bureau advises. http://tucson.bbb.org/article/bbb-offers-steps-consumers-can-take-to-reduce-unwanted-mail-19120 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT If your filing system consists of piles of paper on the kitchen counter – or bulging file folders in an unlocked drawer – you could be setting yourself up for identity theft, Better Business Bureau warns. http://tucson.bbb.org/article/bbb-advises-consumers-to-organize-records-shred-outdated-documents-18544 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 06:00:00 GMT Twenty-nine percent of online U.S. consumers victimized by deceptive marketing. http://tucson.bbb.org/article/bbb-ftc-and-visa-partner-to-educate-consumers-about-online-scams-14186 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 06:00:00 GMT A recent Phishing scam email has been detected with the subject "Chase Bank: notice to all customers" http://tucson.bbb.org/article/bbb-alert-chase-bank-phishing-scam-email--13957 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 06:00:00 GMT 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. http://tucson.bbb.org/article/dont-fall-prey-to-identity-thieves-over-the-holidays-14012 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT Better Business Bureau is issuing an alert about a widespread scam that involves phony debt collectors who have an alarming amount of private information about their victims. http://tucson.bbb.org/article/phony-debt-collectors-target-pay-day-loan-borrowers-13231 Mon, 01 Jan 2007 06:00:00 GMT It’s your lucky day! You just won a foreign lottery! The letter says so. And the cashier’s check to cover the taxes and fees is included. All you have to do to get your winnings is deposit the check and wire the money to the sender to pay the taxes and fees. You’re guaranteed that when they get your payment, you’ll get your prize. http://tucson.bbb.org/article/ftc-giving-the-bounce-to-counterfeit-check-scams--4661 Wed, 01 Nov 2006 05:00:00 GMT The Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 launched a new era: With limited exceptions, people who plan to file for bankruptcy protection must get credit counseling from a government-approved organization within 180 days before they file. They also must complete a debtor education course to have their debts discharged. http://tucson.bbb.org/article/ftc-before-you-file-for-personal-bankruptcy-information-about-credit-counseling-and-debtor-education--4723 Wed, 01 Nov 2006 05:00:00 GMT The next time you write a check to your local merchant, the cashier may hand it back to you after the payment has been processed – electronically. Or maybe you’re mailing a check as payment to a company. That payment, too, may be processed electronically. Why? More merchants and companies are using electronic check conversion, which converts information from your paper check into an electronic payment from your bank account. In fact, NACHA – the Electronic Payments Association – estimates that more than 1.7 billion paper checks were converted through in-store and mail-in transactions in 2005. http://tucson.bbb.org/article/ftc-electronic-check-conversion-4647 Mon, 01 May 2006 05:00:00 GMT 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. http://tucson.bbb.org/article/ftc-businesses-must-provide-victims-and-law-enforcement-with-transaction-records-relating-to-identity-theft-4465 Mon, 01 May 2006 05:00:00 GMT COMMON WAYS ID THEFT HAPPENS: Skilled identity thieves use a variety of methods to steal your personal information, including: http://tucson.bbb.org/article/ftc-fighting-back-against-identity-theft-4683 Sat, 01 Apr 2006 05:00:00 GMT Many companies collect personal information from their customers, including names, addresses, and phone numbers; bank and credit card account numbers; income and credit histories; and Social Security numbers. The Gramm-Leach-Bliley (GLB) Act requires companies defined under the law as “financial institutions” to ensure the security and confidentiality of this type of information. http://tucson.bbb.org/article/ftc-financial-institutions-and-customer-information-complying-with-the-safeguards-rule-4477 Wed, 01 Feb 2006 06:00:00 GMT 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. http://tucson.bbb.org/article/ftc-pretexting-your-personal-information-revealed-4699