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SUMMARY:Business Identity Theft & How to Protect Against Scams & Frauds Targeting Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Business Identity Theft: Privacy Protection for Businesses \n\nBusiness Identity theft is a growing crime in the United States. In 2019\, Dun & Bradstreet saw more than a 100% increase in business identity theft. For 2020\, the company estimates an overall 258% spike in the crime. The more you learn about it\, the less vulnerable you and your business are. The Wisconsin Bureau of Consumer Protection will explain the different types of business identity theft\, how to recognize it\, and steps to take to protect your business.\n\nHow to Protect Against Scams & Frauds Targeting Small Businesses \n\nYou spend a lot of time building your business. But\, if all of your hard work falls into the wrong hands\, it can affect your reputation\, your bottom line\, your customers and your employees. The more you and your employees learn about scams and fraud that target small businesses\, the more protected your business will be. The Wisconsin Bureau of Consumer Protection will discuss the different types of scams and fraud\, how to help prevent it\, steps you can take to help protect your business\, and what to do if you become a victim of a scam.\n\n\n\nThe information that will be discussed\, facilitated by  Jeff Kersten\, Outreach Specialist - Division of Trade & Consumer Protection Wisconsin Department of Agriculture\, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP).\n\n\n\nRSVP would be appreciated by calling the Enrichment Center at 715-536-4226.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<strong>Business Identity Theft: Privacy Protection for Businesses </strong><br />\nBusiness Identity theft is a growing crime in the United States. In 2019\, Dun &amp\; Bradstreet saw more than a 100% increase in business identity theft. For 2020\, the company estimates an overall 258% spike in the crime. The more you learn about it\, the less vulnerable you and your business are. The Wisconsin Bureau of Consumer Protection will explain the different types of business identity theft\, how to recognize it\, and steps to take to protect your business.<br />\n<strong>How to Protect Against Scams &amp\; Frauds Targeting Small Businesses </strong><br />\nYou spend a lot of time building your business. But\, if all of your hard work falls into the wrong hands\, it can affect your reputation\, your bottom line\, your customers and your employees. The more you and your employees learn about scams and fraud that target small businesses\, the more protected your business will be. The Wisconsin Bureau of Consumer Protection will discuss the different types of scams and fraud\, how to help prevent it\, steps you can take to help protect your business\, and what to do if you become a victim of a scam.<br />\n<br />\nThe information that will be discussed\, facilitated by &nbsp\;Jeff Kersten\, Outreach Specialist - Division of Trade &amp\; Consumer Protection Wisconsin Department of Agriculture\, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP).<br />\n<br />\n<strong><span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt\;">RSVP would be appreciated by calling the Enrichment Center at 715-536-4226.</span></span></strong><br />\n&nbsp\;
LOCATION:Bierman / Expo Center 303 North Sales Street\, Merrill\, WI 54452
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DTSTAMP:20260520T130747Z
URL:http://business.merrillchamber.org/events/details/business-identity-theft-how-to-protect-against-scams-frauds-targeting-small-businesses-12759
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