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Want to "be your own boss," "work from home," or just "make extra money"? Don’t get ripped off.
Computers and Technology (On Guard) Practical tips from the federal government and the technology industry to help you secure your computer, protect your personal information, and guard against Internet fraud.
Credit and Insurance — Prescreened Many companies soliciting new credit card accounts and insurance policies use prescreening to identify potential customers for the products they offer. Learn more.
Protect your personal financial information in your every-day decisions.
Common cross-border frauds are pushed by telemarketers, spam emailers and misleading advertisements. Learn more about staying safe.
The National Do Not Call Registry gives you a choice about whether to receive telemarketing calls at home. You can register your home or mobile phone for free to stop most telemarketers from calling after 31 days.
When a loved one dies, grieving family members and friends often are confronted with dozens of decisions about the funeral — all of which must be made quickly and often under great emotional duress. Learn more about consumer rights under the funeral rule.
Important information that can save you money: gas tank, driver's seat; steering wheel, under the hood, tires, and trunk.
Looking to cure a serious ailment? Unfortunately, consumers spend millions of dollars every year on unproven - and often useless — health products and services. Health fraud trades on false hope.
Whether you are buying a refrigerator, thinking about ways to reduce your home heating and cooling bills, or trying to save money on gas, there are ways that can save you money in every room of your home.
Are you taking steps to protect personal information? If sensitive data in your files and on your computers falls into the wrong hands, it can lead to fraud or identity theft.
Get the facts on how to invest wisely and avoid fraud. Be wary of swindlers and scam artists.
Phony job opportunities, postal job scams, bogus work-at-home schemes, and fake charities are among the many types of postal fraud when they use the mail.
Unscrupulous retailers may sell imitations as if they were authentic Alaska Native arts and crafts. As a result, unsuspecting consumers could spend hundreds of dollars for items that are not actually made by Alaska Natives.
Has your business ever been targeted by an office supply scam? Could it? These scams generally involve the deceptive sale of products that businesses purchase on a regular basis — like printer paper, copy toner, light bulbs or cleaning materials.
The Internet is an exciting tool that not only puts vast information at your fingertips but expands your shopping options like never before. Get easy online shopping tips here.
Do you receive lots of junk email messages from people you don't know? It's no surprise if you do. As more people use email, marketers are increasingly using email messages to pitch their products and services. California is holding large amounts of unclaimed property—is some of it yours? Visit the Office of the Controller’s official site to reclaim unclaimed property
Misleading weight loss advertising is everywhere, preying on consumers desperate for an easy solution. But claims for diet products that promise weight loss without sacrifice or effort are bogus and, in some cases, dangerous. Federal Job-SeekersUSA Jobs is the official site for current federal jobs and employment information. Users can learn about the benefits of federal employment, and search for federal job openings, including federal jobs near the 28th District. One-stop shopping for students interested in federal employment opportunities. Students are eligible for special benefits in the federal job market, and you can learn more about that on this site. U.S. House of Representatives Employment Opportunities Information on employment opportunities at the House for prospective job applicants America's Job Bank is one of the most requested sites through the Department of Labor. It provides a searchable database of over one million jobs, and allows users to post their resumes online. The Job Accommodation Network is a service of the Department of Labor Office of Disability Employment Policy. It provides one-on-one information about job accommodations and the employability of people with disabilities, and is also available through its 1-800-ADA-WORK hotline. United States Department of Labor The Department of Labor Home Page is an invaluable resource for information pertaining to employment. You can research wage and salary data, and vital economic statistics as they pertain to our nation's world-class labor force.
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