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09/04/2008
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The BBB of Western Michigan reports that a “mystery shopper” scam is using a fake Grand Haven, Michigan address to entice consumers to become a Consumer Survey Specialist or mystery shopper.
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09/02/2008
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Better Business Bureau (BBB) and its national partners Equifax, Incorporated www.equifax.com, the National Association of Information Destruction www.naidonline.org and ProQuo www.proquo.com invite the western Michigan community to BBB “Secure Your ID” Day Saturday, September 20, 2008. Residents and small businesses are encouraged to attend the event and take a key step in identity protection by shredding and properly disposing of their sensitive documents. BBB staff will be on-site to provide expert advice and tips for identity theft protection.
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09/02/2008
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Within three days of its release, Apple sold one million iPhone 3Gs. Such widespread excitement over a product means that scammers have a new opportunity to rip-off unsuspecting consumers, and your Better Business Bureau is providing advice on how consumers can protect themselves from the many schemes associated with the product.
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09/02/2008
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With a glut of houses on their hands, builders are resorting to creative tactics to entice prospective home buyers. One tactic builders are using now is the offer of a new house with a trade-in for the owner’s existing home.
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09/02/2008
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The presidential election is nearly upon us and with interest in the race peaking, both political parties will be pushing for maximum voter registration in the coming weeks. While many Americans are showing their civic pride and engaging in the political process, scammers and ID thieves see an opportunity to ply their trade. Your Better Business Bureau is warning Americans to be extremely cautious with their personal information this election season to avoid phony voter registration drives that are designed to steal their identities.
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09/02/2008
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Everyone is aware of the threat of personal identity theft, but identity thieves also prey on businesses. Recent studies cite more than eight million Americans as ID theft victims, with nearly $50 billion in annual losses, but the most sophisticated identity thieves are now pursuing even bigger payoffs by targeting businesses. The Better Business Bureau is offering advice on how to avoid the different forms of business ID theft, as well as guidance for small business owners if their company’s identity has been compromised.
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