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June 2008

Who's Calling? Recognize and Report Phone Fraud
This site from the FTC describes common phone scams, how to avoid them, and how to report them.

Freeze Your Credit File Leave ID Thieves Out in the Cold
This publication from Consumer Action explains what a security freeze is, how to determine if a freeze is right for you, and how to enact a freeze.

With almost half of U.S. gasoline now containing ethanol, check out Ethanol Myths and Facts. For more information about alternative fuels, alternative vehicles, and advanced vehicles visit the Alternative Fuels & Advanced Vehicles Data Center from the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Office of the U.S. Department of Energy.

Understanding Web Site Certificates
This cyber security tip from the U.S. Computer Emergency Readiness Team describes how understanding these certificates can help protect your online privacy.