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04/01/2013

BBB Cautions Consumers About Unsafe Internet Browsers

Internet browsers are the most commonly-used software on workstations and mobile platforms, but they are also used to track our browsing habits and a common entry point for hackers.

03/13/2013

Identity Theft of the Deceased

It’s traumatic to lose a loved one. That trauma is intensified when your loved one’s identity is stolen.

10/03/2011

BBB Advises Business Owners to Secure Their Online Banking

October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month and Better Business Bureau is advising business owners to protect their identity when using online banking.

08/12/2011

BBB Has 7 Tips To Avoid ID Theft On Campus

The Better Business Bureau has seven simple steps college students can take to protect themselves from identity theft on campus.

06/21/2011

BBB Advises Parents To Be On Guard For Signs of ID Theft Targeting Children

The first tell-tale sign that a child has been the victim of identity theft could be a credit card solicitation in the child’s name arriving in the mailbox, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns.

12/09/2010

Military Members At Risk for Identity Theft

Members of the military are no strangers to offering up their social security number.However, this practice subjects military members to an increased threat of identity theft.

10/15/2010

BBB to host "ShredFest" - a free community shredding event

On Saturday, October 23rd, the Wisconsin BBB will host free community shredding events simultaneously in Appleton, Madison and West Allis.

05/01/2006

FTC - Businesses Must Provide Victims and Law Enforcement with Transaction Records Relating to Identity Theft

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.

09/01/2005

FTC - OnGuard Online - Stop · Think · Click 7 Practices for Safer Computing

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.

06/01/2005

FTC - ID Theft: What It's All About

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.

02/01/2005

FTC - MILITARY PERSONNEL & FAMILIES FIGHTING BACK AGAINST IDENTITY THEFT

If you are deployed away from your usual duty station and do not expect to seek new credit while you are deployed, consider placing an “active duty alert” on your credit report. An active duty alert requires creditors to take steps to verify your identity before granting credit in your name.

02/01/2005

FTC - Take Charge: Fighting Back Against Identity Theft

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06/01/2004

FTC - Information Compromise and the Risk of Identity Theft: Guidance for Your Business

These days, it is almost impossible to be in business and not collect or hold personally identifying information — names and addresses, Social Security numbers, credit card numbers, or other account numbers — about your customers, employees, business partners, students, or patients. If this information falls into the wrong hands, it could put these individuals at risk for identity theft.


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