http://www.magicvalley.bbb.org/WWWRoot//SitePage.aspx?site=17&id=a824b759-3137-43b5-aedf-a38056bcce73&debug=False 10 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT A recent National Foundation for Credit Counseling survey conducted by Harris Interactive® revealed that 45 percent of all U.S. adults feel at most risk for identity theft when making a purchase with a credit card that requires the card to be taken out of their sight, for example, at a restaurant. http://www.magicvalley.bbb.org/article/consumers-feel-more-at-risk-for-identity-theft-when-making-certain-types-of-purchases-12589 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT Better Business Bureau is alerting consumers and businesses about a new phishing attack that resembles an e-mail confirmation claiming the recipient has filed a complaint with BBB about a business. The malicious e-mails first came to the attention of BBB on Thursday, October 15. http://www.magicvalley.bbb.org/article/bbb-warns-of-new-phishing-e-mail-posing-as-bbb-complaint-confirmation-13040 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT The Better Business Bureau Serving Southwest Idaho and Eastern Oregon teams up with Cintas and KTSY 89.5FM to shred tons of sensitive documents for nearly 200 people. The Saturday, October 17, 2009 event lasted two-hours, 10 a.m. - noon - and was supported by several volunteers. http://www.magicvalley.bbb.org/article/secure-your-id-day-october-17-2009-13177 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT With layaway experiencing a comeback, your Better Business Bureau offers the following guidance on how to use this old fashioned payment plan in lieu of credit cards. http://www.magicvalley.bbb.org/article/bbb-advice-on-using-layaway-for-holiday-purchases-13276 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT The Federal Trade Commission filed a request with a federal court to issue a contempt order against the Baltimore firms BlueHippo Funding, LLC, BlueHippo Capital, LLC, and owner, Joseph Resin. http://www.magicvalley.bbb.org/article/could-contempt-charge-finally-snare-bluehippo-13646