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10/02/2008

Don’t Get Duped When Buying a Discount Medical Card

With the cost of healthcare continuing to climb and with consumers now feeling the budget pinch from all sides, some are looking into discount medical cards as a way to save money and ease cost burdens. Discount medical cards may seem like an attractive option for saving money, but Better Business Bureau is advising consumers to do their research and ask the right questions before signing up or they could get ripped off at a time when they can least afford it.

10/02/2008

BBB Alert: Senior Citizens Nationwide Report Losing Thousands of Dollars to Telephone Scam

Scammers pose as grandchildren to dupe unsuspecting grandparents

09/24/2008

BBB Small Business Advice: Your Company’s Identity at Risk

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.

09/19/2008

Consumers Confused Over Letters from BNY Mellon Shareowner Services

09/17/2008

BBB Warns of Voter Registration Fraud that Could Lead to Identity Theft

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.