Visa USA, Better Business Bureau, Call For Action and FTC Educate Consumers to 'Cut the Line on Phishing Scams' National Campaign Helps Cardholders Protect Their Identities
Visa USA, the Better Business Bureau, Call For Action and the Federal Trade Commission today announced a joint education campaign to help consumers "cut the line on phishing scams."
During the campaign, Visa, the Better Business Bureau, Call For Action and the FTC will educate consumers on how to identify phishing scams; how to avoid becoming a victim; and how to report a suspicious e-mail. Comprehensive phishing resources will be available on the Internet for consumers at www.visa.com/phishing, www.bbb.org/phishing, www.callforaction.org and www.consumer.gov/idtheft. (more)
 Victims' Stories:
From Texas consumer:
"(A collection agency) is currently collecting on an account which was opened as a result of fraud. I have sent (the collection agency) 2 letters, and a copy of a Police Report, Fraud Affidavit, and proof that the account can in NO WAY BE MINE (the account was for an apartment which I never lived at, and I sent copies of my drivers license and bank statements as proof that I have never lived there..." - more -
 In the News:
The Cincinnati Enquirer (June 29,2004):
"Dear U.S. Bank account holder, We want your online experience to be enjoyable and worry-free." That's how the e-mail begins, before asking the recipient to pass on personal information lest the account be suspended. By the time users have filled out their ATM numbers' expiration dates, PIN numbers and Social Security information, they have fallen into the hands of Internet con artists. - more -
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