http://canton.bbb.org/WWWRoot//SitePage.aspx?site=76&id=a824b759-3137-43b5-aedf-a38056bcce73&debug=False 10 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT Consumers & businesses can bring old credit card statements, IRS tax records, credit card offers, or anything that lists your personal information to be commercially shredded - FREE. http://canton.bbb.org/article/shred-day-2013-40966 Wed, 19 Dec 2012 06:00:00 GMT The Better Business Bureau (BBB) serving Canton Region and Greater West Virginia has been receiving numerous phone calls from individuals nationwide regarding a loan company posing as a local out-of-business company. http://canton.bbb.org/article/consumers-beware-advanced-fee-loan-company-posing-as-out-of-business-company-39087 Fri, 30 Nov 2012 06:00:00 GMT The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has received numerous calls from local consumers who appear to be the target of a Medicare scam. Consumers state that the caller offered to send them new Medicare cards, including ones that offered extra benefits, and then asked for the name of their bank. http://canton.bbb.org/article/beware-of-calls-that-appear-to-come-from-medicare-or-medicaid-38616 Tue, 03 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT Businesses and individuals are asked to bring old credit card statements, IRS tax records, credit card offers, or anything that lists personal information to be commercially shredded – FREE! http://canton.bbb.org/article/bbb-shred-day-2012-33617 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMT Recently there have been reports of unwanted SMS (Short Message Service) texts showing up on cell phones, and the recipient being billed for them. http://canton.bbb.org/article/scam-alert-text-messages-that-cost-you-32355 Wed, 05 Jan 2011 06:00:00 GMT The Better Business Bureau today released a list of the top 10 scams and rip-offs of 2010. Job hunters and those struggling to make money and get out of debt were common targets of fraudsters, hackers and deceptive businesses in this tough economy. http://canton.bbb.org/article/top-10-scams-and-rip-offs-of-2010-26363 Mon, 02 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT College students have enough to juggle when it comes to school, work and their social life and fighting fraud often doesn’t make the list of priorities. Because college students are so susceptible to identity theft, the Better Business Bureau recommends that they take seven simple steps to protect themselves on campus. http://canton.bbb.org/article/seven-tips-for-college-bound-students-to-fight-identity-theft-21366 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT The Better Business Bureau participated in the first annual Protect your Identity event held by Consumer Credit Counseling of West Virginia for troops at the Coonskin Armory in Charleston West Virgina.The event was held on October 22nd to help educate military personnel and their family members on how to avoid becoming a victim of identity theft. Sixteen organizations participated in the event to nearly 200 military attendees. The Better Busininess Bureau distributed various informational brochures that were provided by the BBB's Military Line®. http://canton.bbb.org/article/bbb-participates-in-identity-protection-event-held-for-army-and-air-guard-13312 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://canton.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://canton.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://canton.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://canton.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://canton.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://canton.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://canton.bbb.org/article/ftc-pretexting-your-personal-information-revealed-4699