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1. Your Access to Free Credit Reports
   Consumers may request a free copy of their credit report once every 12 months. Has how to order reports. Also has frequently asked questions (FAQ).
   01-12-2007 : consumer credit, consumer research and advocacy, credit, credit ratings, finance: personal, free credit reports, investing, money and 1 other
2. purportal.com: The Bunk Stops Here
   Accesses 5 leading debunking sites, including Symantec's Virus Encyclopedia. Also find links to other sites about hoaxes, frauds, rumors, and false virus scares.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
   01-12-2007 : about.com's urban legends, cert computer security database, ciac hoax database, consumer research and advocacy, crime, errors, fraud, popularfraud, rumors, swindling, symantec's virus encyclopedia, urban folklore legends, urban legends reference pages snopes
3. Federal Trade Commission: Fighting Back against Identity Theft
   Find how identity thieves work, how to minimize your risk, what to do if you are a victim, how to file a complaint, applicable federal and state laws, examples of recent cases and scams, and links to additional resources. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
   01-12-2007 : business law, consumer protection, consumer research and advocacy, crime, finance: personal, fraud, identity theft, legislation, swindling
4. Quatloos!: Scams and Frauds Exposed: Tax Scams
   'This website seeks to educate you about certain types of financial frauds, how these deals really work, and how you can manage your risk of financial fraud.'. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
   01-10-2007 : all tax time 2005 resources, consumer research and advocacy, crime, finance: personal, fraud, government, money, swindling, tax evasion, tax filing season, tax fraud, tax protests and appeals, tax time, taxes
5. The Dollars and Sense of Hybrids
   Consumer education series on gas/electric hybrid vehicles. Topics include costs and savings of hybrids versus similar all-gas models (gas, vehicle retail price, depreciation, insurance, and maintenance), how hybrids work, and money-saving tips (such as tax credits and incentives).. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
   11-11-2006 : alternative fuel, automobiles, automobiles: cost of operation, car, consumer research and advocacy, hybrid electric vehicles
6. Better Business Bureau (BBB): Security and Privacy, Made Simpler
   Resources for small business owners about data security and customer privacy. Includes privacy policies, identity theft, computer security, payment card security, and what to do if customer data is lost or stolen.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
   11-10-2006 : business, civil liberties, communications--confidential, computer security, computers, confidential communications, constitutional law, consumer research and advocacy, credit card, data protection, identity theft, internet, privacy, security, small businesses-security
7. Facts for Consumers: Electronic Check Conversion
   Explains electronic check conversion, 'which converts information from your paper check into an electronic payment from your bank account.' It addresses questions such as how to find out if a business uses electronic check conversion, how payment will be shown on your bank statement, avoiding bounced checks, checking for errors and unauthorized transactions, and more. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
   11-10-2006 : banks, banks and bankingchecks, consumer education, consumer research and advocacy, credit unions, e-checks, electronic commerce, electronic funds transfers, finance, finance: personal
8. Mercury in Tuna: New Safety Concerns
   This report concludes that 'canned light tuna, long recommended as the safer choice because of its presumably lower mercury content, sometimes harbors at least as much of that potentially harmful heavy metal as white tuna does.' Provides a FAQ based on the findings and a chart showing low-mercury seafood choices for women of childbearing age and young children.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
   11-10-2006 : consumer research and advocacy, dairy, fish, fish toxins, food safety, meat, mercury contamination, mercury: environmental aspects, nutrition, public health and safety, seafood: contamination, tuna: mercury
9. Food Safety Information for Hurricanes, Power Outages, and Floods
   Collection of publications on consumer and industry food safety during hurricanes, flooding, and power outages. Consumer material addresses what to do before, during, and after these events, and industry publications provide guidance for restaurants, grocers, and transporters of food products.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
   11-10-2006 : consumer research and advocacy, disaster preparedness and recovery, disasters: health aspects, emergency management, food safety, food: safety measures, foodbne illness perishable, home and housing, nutrition and food safety
10. Oceans Alive: Eat Smart
    A collection focusing on health and environmental aspects of seafood. Provides a FAQ on seafood and health, an evaluation of fish oil supplements, a seafood selector (indicating health and environmental concerns), a seafood buying guide, and a recipe collection. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
    11-10-2006 : amphibians, chilean sea bass, consumer research and advocacy, cooking (seafood), fish, food safety, mercury, omega-3 fatty acids, pcbs, seafood, seafood: contamination, sustainable fisheries, tuna
11. Consumer Reports: Nursing Home Guide
    This August 2006 report on the nursing home industry discusses problems with nursing home care, how to find a good nursing home (including tips for visiting and observing nursing homes), who pays for care, how to ensure good care, the difficulties with suing a nursing home, and related topics.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
    11-10-2006 : consumer research and advocacy, health care, long-term care, nursing homes
12. Blackouts: Safety Information for Short-Term Power Outages or 'Rolling Blackouts'
    Tips on how to prepare for a blackout and what actions to take when one occurs. Emphasizes supply and safety tips, including some for people with disabilities. Provides energy conservation recommendations and information on heat waves, using generators, and food safety. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
    11-10-2006 : brownout, conservation and efficiency, consumer research and advocacy, electrical energy, electrical power outage, electricity, food safety, home and housing, nutrition, power failures (blackouts), power outages, power sources and systems, safety measures, technology
13. BBB Aware: Infomercials
    Overview of infomercials (program-length commercials), covering brief history, how to distinguish between an infomercial and a TV talk show, and consumer tips for purchasing products from infomercials. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
    11-10-2006 : advertising, business, consumer education, consumer research and advocacy, false advertising, misleading advertising
14. Good Stuff? A Behind-the-Scenes Guide to the Things We Buy
    A guide to the environmental and social aspects of common consumer products. Discusses dozens of products, including beverage containers, CDs and DVDs, cell phones, chocolate, cleaning products, gold jewelry, paint and varnishes, and soap. Include a brief glossary and 'A Consumption Manifesto.' (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
    11-10-2006 : consumer education, consumer goods: environmental aspects, consumer research and advocacy
15. Cyber Security Tips
    Tips for non-technical computer users on online security topics such as password protection, anti-virus software, firewalls, identity theft, online trading, instant messaging and chat rooms, social network websites, 'cyberbullies,' wireless networks, and Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP).. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
    11-10-2006 : consumer education, consumer research and advocacy, internet, internet: security measures, security measures
16. Eco-Labels: The Consumers Union Guide to Environmental Labels
    Labels Explains environmental product labels such as 'bird-friendly,' 'cruelty free,' 'fair trade certified,' 'certified organic,' and 'USDA Organic.' Browse labels by name, logo design, product (such as food or personal hygiene), and other factors. Includes a glossary, periodic updates and reports, trivia questions, and other material related to product labeling. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
    11-10-2006 : consumer education, consumer research and advocacy, eco-labeling, food labeling, green marketing, nutrition and food safety
17. LooksTooGoodToBeTrue.com
    Gives background information and alerts about Internet scams and fraud, covering topics such as identity theft, phishing, spam, spyware, job scams, Ponzi and pyramid schemes, online auctions, sweepstakes and lotteries, and counterfeit payments. Includes a FAQ, victims' stories, a fraud risk test, and links to places to file a complaint about online fraud. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
    11-09-2006 : 419, computer crimes, consumer complaints: forms, consumer research and advocacy, counterfeit payments, crime, finance: personal, fraud, identity theft, internet crime complaint center, internet fraud, internet scams, job scams, lotteries, nigerian scams, online auctions, phishing, ponzi schemes, pyramid schemes, shopping online, spam, spoofing, spyware, sweepstakes, swindling
18. Zillow.com
    Provides estimated market values for homes in the U.S. (called 'Zestimates'), which are computed by using data 'mainly from public records, and entering them in a formula.... the majority of our Zestimates are within 10% of the selling price of the home.' Searchable by address or through interactive maps.
    11-09-2006 : consumer research and advocacy, home buying and financing, housing, housing: prices, housing: united states, real estate
19. HealthCentral
    This consumer-oriented site includes information on health for women, men, kids, and seniors; alternative and complementary medicines; fitness and nutrition; and more. Also features advice from Dr. Dean Edell. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
    11-09-2006 : consumer research and advocacy, medical treatments and devices, seniors: health
20. MedlinePlus: Evaluating Internet Health Information: A Tutorial From the National Library of Medicine
    A 16-minute tutorial on how to evaluate the health information you find on the Web. It walks consumers through the process of determining who is behind a website (such as a physician or a drug company), separating noncommercial and commercial content, checking to make sure the site is current, and more.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
    11-09-2006 : consumer education, consumer research and advocacy, evaluation of resources, health, health: computer network resources, internet guides and search tools, medicine: computer network resources, medline plus, medlineplus, patient education, web sites: evaluation

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