PROTECT YOUR FAMILY WITH THE GUÍA DEL CONSUMIDOR 2009

The new Guía del Consumidor 2009: Proteja a su familia is now available. It’s the Spanish counterpart of the award-winning Consumer Action Handbook, and it will help you protect yourself from fraud and make the best decisions in the marketplace.

The Guía del Consumidor 2009 is written in Spanish with information on topics that are of particular relevance to the Hispanic community. For instance, the “Immigration” section includes information on how to identify fraudulent immigration consultants and scams related to the visa lottery. The “Scams” section warns you about the different types of fraud affecting Hispanics: affinity fraud, fake ID cards and driver’s licenses, and frauds committed via international courier.

In these days of economic recession, you need a reliable source of consumer information. Turn to the Guía to learn how to become a smarter buyer. In its pages you’ll find useful tips on buying a car or a home, preventing identity theft, building good credit, resolving problems or getting a refund after a purchase, and more.

The new deadline for America’s switch from analog to digital television broadcasts is June 12. Now’s the time to figure out whether or not you need to purchase a converter box. And now’s the time to call 1 (800) FED-INFO to get answers to all your questions about the transition, including which of your local stations have already converted to digital signals and how to properly set up your converter box. Make sure your television is ready so you won’t miss your favorite shows!

It’s easy to order your free copy of the Guía del Consumidor 2009:

• Send your name and address to Guía del Consumidor, Pueblo, Colorado 81009.
• Visit www.consumidor.gov and click on “Ordene la Guía” at the top of the page.
• Call toll-free 1 (888) 8 PUEBLO. That’s 1 (888) 878-3256, weekdays 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time and ask for the Guía del Consumidor.

Get even more information and take advantage of online government resources at www.USA.gov and www.GobiernoUSA.gov—your official English and Spanish web portals to the Federal government.

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• Please check with Colleen Bayus if you plan to use this release after September 15, 2009.
• To receive New for Consumers releases by e-mail, send a request to jessica.milcetich(at)gsa.gov or call (202) 501-1794.

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