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Watch out for fake Microsoft phone phishing scam
Posted on February 11th, 2011 No commentsThe Better Business Bureau is warning people of a recent phishing scam in which the victim receives a phone call from someone impersonating a Microsoft representative.
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Microsoft phone scam hits Northwest
Posted on February 8th, 2011 No commentsBetter Business Bureau warns that consumers in multiple countries have received phishing phone calls impersonating Microsoft. BBB serving Alaska, Oregon and Western Washington confirms a scam using the Microsoft name has hit the region.
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WABE: Better Business Bureau Warns of Identity Theft on Facebook (2011-02-02)
Posted on February 5th, 2011 No commentsThe Better Business Bureau is asking local residents to be more careful about placing their age, birthday or other information on Facebook. They warn that users of the popular social networking site could become victims of identity theft. The Metro Atlanta Better Business Bureau says identity thieves can guess the social security numbers of Facebook users with very little information.
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Identity Theft More Prevalent Around Airports – Here’s Why
Posted on January 15th, 2011 No commentsHackers are setting up fake wi-fi connections designed to steal personal information like passwords, credit card numbers and social security numbers. The Better Business Bureau says free wi-fi scams are turning up at airports across the country.
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The Rise Of The CSO
Posted on October 27th, 2009 No commentsOver the last year, companies worldwide have increased their employment of chief security officers more than 50% compared with the year before, according to a PriceWaterhouseCoopers survey of 7,200 executives released earlier this month.
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Census may create identity theft opportunities
Posted on October 27th, 2009 No commentsThe Better Business Bureau is reminding residents that the upcoming 2010 census may provide criminals with opportunities to attempt fraud and identity theft. Census workers are already in the field verifying household addresses. The next phase, starting March 1, 2010, will consist of forms being mailed to up to 130 million households.
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Social Security numbers of 900 accidentally sent via postal mail
Posted on July 24th, 2009 No commentsHampton Redevelopment and Housing Authority data loss incident circa 2009-07-24
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BBB warns of "Cash for Clunkers" scams
Posted on July 24th, 2009 No commentsSome information circulating about a federal credit available to car buyers who trade in low-mileage vehicles for more-fuel efficient ones is false and comes from con artists, the Better Business Bureau said. Fraudsters are using catchy names and trying to lure consumers into identity theft schemes.
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Your opt-out may just opt you in
Posted on May 13th, 2009 No commentsA great blog by Beth at the Better Business Bureau reminds us that things are not always what they seem. According to Beth, she thought she was being smart.
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Fact Sheet 133 – The Military and Identity Theft
Posted on May 13th, 2009 No commentsHelpful suggestions for for active duty members of the military.
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