According to a 2010 Internet Crime Complaint Center report, www.ic3.gov, Alaska, Oregon and Western Washington had a high number of complainants per 100,000 population: Alaska ranked #1; Oregon ranked #12; and Washington ranked #7.
To stay ahead of scammers this National Consumer Protection Week, March 6 through March 12, Better Business Bureau notifies Alaskans, Oregonians and Washingtonians of upcoming consumer protection events:
Portland, Ore. – United States Postal Inspection Service
March 8: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Post Office: 715 NW Hoyt St., Portland
Visit BBB's consumer protection booth at United States Postal Inspection Service's free open house event.
Tacoma, Wash. – Protect Your Identity
March 10: 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Allenmore Hospital - 1901 South Union Avenue, Tacoma
Learn how to protect your information and identity at this free fraud prevention presentation.
Portland, Ore. – Avoid Common Scams
March 16: 10 a.m. to noon.
CherryWood Village Retirement Community - Board Room
1417 SE 107th Ave, Portland
Learn how to identify cons, avoid scams, protect cash and personal data at a free anti-fraud seminar.
Anchorage, Alaska – Consumer Protection Booth
March 31 - April 3
Sullivan Arena - 1600 Gambell St.
Visit BBB's booth at the Great Alaska Sportsman Show.
Wasilla, Alaska – BBB Secure Your ID Day
April 16: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Wells Fargo – Cottonwood Creek – 1701 E Parks Highway, Wasilla
BBB offers free document shredding and cell phone recycling to help reduce identity theft. Drive up and drop off up to three bags or boxes of unwanted sensitive documents to be securely shredded on-the-spot by Shred Alaska. Cell phones will be recycled courtesy of The Wireless Alliance.
Beaverton, Ore. – BBB Secure Your ID Day: Brought to you by Unitus Community Credit Union
April 16: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Unitus - 10580 SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy, Beaverton
BBB offers free document shredding and cell phone recycling to help reduce identity theft. Documents will be shredded by Shred-it, and cell phones will be recycled by Wireless Alliance.
Kelso, Wash. – BBB Secure Your ID Day: Brought to you by Dick Hannah Toyota
April 16: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Dick Hannah Toyota - 2632 Coweeman Park Dr., Kelso
BBB offers free document shredding and cell phone recycling to help reduce identity theft. Documents will be shredded by Shred-it, and cell phones will be recycled by Wireless Alliance.
Bellingham, Wash. – BBB Secure Your ID Day: Brought to you by Criminal Data
April 16: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Dewey Griffin Buick GMC Subaru - 1800 Iowa Street, Bellingham
BBB offers free document shredding and cell phone recycling to help reduce identity theft. Documents will be shredded by A-1 Shredding Inc., and cell phones will be recycled by Wireless Alliance.
Juneau, Alaska – BBB Scam Jam
April 30: 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Centennial Hall - 101 Egan Drive, Juneau
Learn how to avoid common scams. Juneau Police Department presents "Fraud and Theft in Juneau - What can you do?" and Better Business Bureau educates about identity theft and scam prevention. This BBB Scam Jam is part of AARP Day.
Tacoma, Wash. – Senior Fraud Prevention
May 12: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Point Defiance Senior Center - 4716 N. Baltimore St., Tacoma
BBB shares fraud prevention information; focusing on Medicare and Social Security fraud.
For more about upcoming BBB events, visit www.akorww.bbb.org/events.
About your BBB serving Alaska, Oregon and Western Washington:
Your Better Business Bureau is a not-for-profit organization funded by Better Business Bureau Accredited Businesses. The BBB's mission is to be the leader in advancing marketplace trust. For more information about the services and products provided by your BBB, call 206-431-2222 or 253-830-2924 in Washington, 503-212-3022 in Oregon, 907-562-0704 in Alaska, or visit our Web site at www.bbb.org.
