English Library: Fraud/Scams
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Library: English | Telemarketing Calls: Learn how to get results
Telemarketing calls can be a nuisance, particularly when they interrupt your sleep, dinner, or time
with family or friends. This fact sheet explains the rules that legislators and consumer protection
agencies have created to make telemarketing calls less annoying and help reduce the number of
unwanted sales calls you receive. It also provides tips for protecting yourself from fraud and for filing
a complaint, if necessary.
Category: Fraud/Scams Telecom on Jan 10, 2011
Library: English | ID Theft & Account Fraud: Prevention and cleanup (English)
An identity thief is an imposter who assumes another person’s identity in order to profit illegally or because the thief wants to hide behind a new identity. Identity theft—or ID theft—occurs when the imposter uses your personal information to commit fraud or other crimes. This publication can help you take steps to prevent ID theft, or if you are a victim, to clear up the problems created by ID theft and to lessen its impact on your life.
Category: Fraud/Scams ID Theft Privacy Rights on Sep 08, 2010