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Internet Safety

Internet security and fraud issues are common and widespread. This page provides the resources to help you become a safer internet user.

Internet Safety Information

Facebook Privacy Settings

Scams

Consumer alerts, fraud, scholarship scams, phishing scams, etc. These are the resources consumers need for a safer marketplace.

Scams Information

Financial Fraud

License Verification

Verify that the service provider you hire is a licensed professional.

To Verify a license click here.

Product Recalls

Product Safety Commission, US Food and Drug Administration, Recall Warnings, and online resources.

Product Recalls Information

Emergency Preparedness / Disaster Recovery

Resources from FEMA, U.S. Homeland Security, and other assistance agencies and associations.

Emergency Preparedness / Disaster Recovery Information

Identity Theft / Privacy
Protection

Identity theft crimes are increasing. This page provides the tips and resources to help keep your identity and privacy safe.

Health and Safety

Poison control, safe storing and handling of drugs, and counterfeit drugs.

Health and Safety information.