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01/31/2013

Scam Alert: Phishing emails using personal information from Facebook to send personalized spam

BBB tips to prevent phishing emails and protect your personal information

10/13/2012

Children continue to be heavily targeted by identity thieves, BBB warns

A recent study published by Carnegie Mellon University Cylab, a cybersecurity research center, found that children were targeted by identity thieves 51 times more frequently than adults. Better Business Bureau encourages parents to regularly monitor their children’s credit report to prevent devastating damage to their future.

02/02/2010

100202c Teach Your Kids How To Stay Safe On Social Networks

The popularity of social networking continues to grow among kids. Social networking sites can provide a secure way for kids to connect with each other, but they can also be exploited for any number of nefarious purposes. The Better Business Bureau recommends parents take specific steps to keep their kids safe online.

01/01/2010

100101b BBB Small Business Advice: Five Tips for Ensuring Social Media Success in 2010

One New Year’s resolution that many small business owners are making is to increase their use of social media to promote their business online through sites like Facebook, MySpace and Twitter. The Better Business Bureau recommends that small business owners ease into the waters thoughtfully when planning to launch a social media strategy; otherwise, they risk abandoning the ship in frustration.

06/01/2006

FTC - Social Networking Sites: Safety Tips for Tweens and Teens

You’ve probably learned a long list of important safety and privacy lessons already: Look both ways before crossing the street; buckle up; hide your diary where your nosy brother can’t find it; don’t talk to strangers.


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