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03/13/2013
It’s traumatic to lose a loved one. That trauma is intensified when your loved one’s identity is stolen.
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10/18/2012
In 2011, Florida was the #1 state per capita for ID theft, costing Florida residents $95.5 million. Your BBB, Gilmore Services, CatCountry 98.7 FM & WEAR-TV3 offer free shredding to combat ID theft
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04/12/2012
Reports that millions of credit card numbers may have been compromised recently are a timely reminder that consumers need to stay on top of their credit card accounts, the BBB advises.
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03/08/2012
For the fourth tip of National Consumer Protection Week—or NCPW—Better Business Bureau serving Alaska, Oregon and Western Washington reminds consumers to take steps in identity protection.
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10/19/2011
BBB is partnering with WEAR-TV, Gilmore Services, CatCountry 98.7 Radio, and Qantum Communications to host an identity protection event on Friday, Oct. 28 in Pensacola and Mary Esther.
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07/06/2011
For the second year in a row, Fla had the highest per capita rate of reported ID theft complaints. Bring up to 50 lbs of documents to be shredded & take home tips to protect your identity
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01/31/2011
As a part of National Consumer Protection Week, BBB recommends five easy steps you can take to become a smart shopper and savvy consumer.
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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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09/01/2005
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.
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06/01/2005
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.
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02/01/2005
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.
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02/01/2005
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06/01/2004
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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