Experian has warned that smartphone users may be putting their identity at risk if they store sensitive information on their phone and use unsecure Wi-Fi networks to get online.

Experian has announced the launch of a new service specifically aimed at protecting consumers against the growing threat of ID fraud: ProtectMyID ProtectMyID offers a comprehensive online service to allow consumers to keep track of where their personal information is being used to secure credit. The launch of the service follows research by Experian that [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contacts: Cindy Stranad 919.232.5008 cindy@articulon.com Beverly Baskin 919.277.4202 bbaskin@raleigh.bbb.org BBB of Eastern NC Offers Tips to Protect Identity Free Document Shredding Part of “Secure Your ID” Day RALEIGH, N.C. (April 12, 2009)—With identity fraud increasing—22 percent during the past 12 months, according to a Javelin Strategy and Research survey on ID [...]

The Better Business Bureau of Eastern North Carolina shredded more than 13 tons of sensitive documents during its “Secure Your ID” Day events in Raleigh on Sept. 20.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contacts: Cindy Stranad cindy@articulon.com (919) 232-5008 Beverly Baskin bbaskin@raleigh.bbb.org (919) 277-4202 ID Protection Advice from the BBB of Eastern NC Free Document Shredding Part of “Secure Your ID” Day RALEIGH, N.C. (September 13, 2008) – The Better Business Bureau (BBB) of Eastern North Carolina offers advice on reducing the risk of [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contacts: Cindy Stranad cindy@articulon.com (919) 232-5008 x101 Beverly Baskin, BBB bbaskin@raleigh.bbb.org (919) 277-4202 BBB Hosts Free Shredding Event September 20 Identity Theft Protection Advice offered at “Secure Your ID” Day RALEIGH, N.C. (September 5, 2008) — The Better Business Bureau of Eastern North Carolina announces today it will host local shredding [...]