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Subchannel: Consumer Information. Date: August 24, 2007

Protect Your Identity

How to place a security freeze on your personal credit information to prevent identity theft in Wyoming.

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Subchannel: Consumer Information. Date: August 13, 2007

New Law Empowers Consumers to Fight Identity Theft

A new state law takes aim at identity thieves by giving Nebraska consumers the right to place a security freeze on their credit reports.

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Subchannel: Consumer Information. Date: August 13, 2007

Identity Theft Fastest-Growing White-Collar Crime

Victimization of Georgia businessman shows identity theft can strike anyone.

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Subchannel: Consumer Information. Date: August 13, 2007

PA Consumers Ripped Off by Home Repair Fraud

PA needs to pass a home improvement consumer protection law.

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Subchannel: Consumer Information. Date: August 2, 2007

State Agency Listens to Your Contractor Problems

The New York State Consumer Protection Board (CPB) has launched an investigation into the home-improvement industry, and it wants to know your experiences.

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Subchannel: Consumer Information. Date: August 1, 2007

Lock Your Credit to Stop Identity Thieves

North Dakotans have a new tool to help protect themselves from identity theft. Here is what you need to know to lock your credit files.

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Subchannel: Consumer Information. Date: July 23, 2007

CarFit Drives to Improve Safety, Comfort Behind the Wheel

The new CarFit program will help drivers fit better and feel more comfortable in their vehicles, which will contribute to safer driving. At each CarFit event, drivers go through a 12-point checklist to make sure they can perform basic functions in their car.

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Subchannel: Consumer Information. Date: July 5, 2007

The Bulletin Poll: Fuel for Thought

Our exclusive monthly survey reveals most of our readers believe we’ll be paying $4 or more for a gallon of regular, unleaded gasoline this year and many have altered their lifestyle to accommodate the higher prices.

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Subchannel: Consumer Information. Date: July 2, 2007

Get the 411 on How To Text Message

Learn what text messaging is all about – ways to use it and, importantly, how to read it.

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Subchannel: Consumer Information. Date: June 29, 2007

New Law Will Protect Your Identity and Credit

The new Credit Security Act protects you from identity theft. Check out the law’s provisions and effective dates.

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Subchannel: Consumer Information. Date: June 29, 2007

New Legislation Gives Green Light to Volunteer Drivers

A new Florida law helps communities recruit volunteer drivers by protecting them from big hikes in their car-insurance rates.

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Subchannel: Consumer Information. Date: June 26, 2007

The Lure of Money: Real Stories of Investment Fraud

Listen to the stories of investors who were lured into fraudulent investments by sophisticated con artists.

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Subchannel: Consumer Information. Date: June 21, 2007

AARP Call Center Dials In On Fraud

Trained volunteers are protecting consumers from schemes and scams. To help or get help, find out more now.

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Subchannel: Consumer Information. Date: June 19, 2007

Financially Savvy More Likely to Fall for Scams—Are You Next?

New AARP report shows surprising findings on who are the most likely victims of financial fraud.

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Subchannel: Consumer Information. Date: June 13, 2007

Instant Messaging - Know All the Options

Knowing all the options of how to use Instant Messaging will give you a more secure user experience.

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