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JULY 2011 ChrisColeman
Chris Coleman
President

BBB Advises Internet Surfers to Use Caution When Using Wi-Fi Networks that Aren't Their Own

Protecting your identity is important and with Wi-Fi networks popping up nearly everywhere, many consumers don't realize the dangers that come with using a Wi-Fi connection that is not their own. According to a recent poll conducted by Wakefield Research and Wi-Fi Alliance, 32 percent of respondents said they have tried to get on a Wi-Fi network that was not their own, a startling 18 percent more than a December 2008 poll. The Better Business Bureau, along with the Federal Trade Commission(FTC), urges consumers to think ahead before surfing the Web on a Wi-Fi hotspot.
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Presidents Column: Calls About Calls

I get them, you get them and virtually no one likes them. The BBB receives numerous calls from people saying, "Why are so many companies calling me? How did they get my name and number?" Sometimes the simple answer is: You gave it to them.
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Scam Alert: Summertime and The Living's Easy For Scammers
School is out. The Independence Day fireworks are over. Sprinklers are used not for watering plants, but as makeshift pools. The dog days of summer are fun for kids, full of good memories for adults, and bursting with opportunities for scammers. The BBB loves the sun just as much as anyone, but before you grab your inner-tube and lather on that SPF, we've got some summertime reminders to keep you scam-proof.
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