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Fraud, Privacy, Cyber Rights and Identity Theft

Consumers Union Financial Privacy Now
... From the publishers of Consumer Reports Magazine.

Consumer.gov
... Your resource for consumer information from the federal government.

CyberFraud
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Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Search the Federal Trade Commission web site (FTC)
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Internet ScamBusters
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Consumer.Net
Priority Mail
Consumer Information Resource Links
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The Internet Fraud Council
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The National Fraud Information Center
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Cyber Rights and Cyber-Liberties
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AT&T Fraud Education
... Scams, Schemes, and Some Simple Safeguards for telephone users.

Electronic Privacy Information Center
The USA Patriot Act
... EPIC is a public interest research center in Washington, D.C. It was established in 1994 to focus public attention on emerging civil liberties issues and to protect privacy, the First Amendment, and constitutional values.

Privacy International
... A international human rights group based in London, UK.

Global Internet Liberty Campaign
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Internet Free Expression Alliance
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Internet Privacy Coalition
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Trans Atlantic Consumer Dialogue (TACD)
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Understanding Privacy a Consumer Toolbox & Privacy Tips
... Understandingprivacy.org is the web home of the Privacy Leadership Initiative, a group of companies and organizations helping to make privacy simple for consumers and businesses through research and knowledge-building.

PrivacyPolicy.com
... The privacy policy covering the Consumer.Net group of web sites.

Privacy.net
... Internet privacy, privacy analysis, Internet cookie demonstration, "opt-out" lists for telemarketing and junk mail, privacy software, driver's license data privacy, and more.

Analyze your internet privacy
... Privacy Analysis of your Internet Connection. Some Information that is collected about you when visiting a web site (Please wait while the analysis is performed).

Internet Fraud Complaint Center (IFCC)
... The Internet Fraud Complaint Center (IFCC) is a partnership between the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C). IFCC's mission is to address fraud committed over the Internet. For victims of Internet fraud, IFCC provides a convenient and easy-to-use reporting mechanism that alerts authorities of a suspected criminal or civil violation. For law enforcement and regulatory agencies at all levels, IFCC offers a central repository for complaints related to Internet fraud, works to quantify fraud patterns, and provides timely statistical data of current fraud trends.

Identity Theft Prevention and Survival
Identity-Theft Survival Kit
Identity theft Resources
Startling Facts
... Identity Theft Prevention and Survival. Among other great resources, this site features Mari J. Frank's Identity Theft Survival Kit: A Complete Package For Restoring Your Credit and Your Peace of Mind. If you have had your Credit Card, Drivers Lic. etc stolen this is the first place to stop.

Privacy Rights
... Identity theft news articles.

Massive credit heist, fraud reported - Hackers crack Egghead.com; Russian fraud rampant
For sale: Your information
Your federal privacy rights - How the Privacy Act protects you
Congress targets privacy issues - Few advances made at federal level Is privacy possible in the digital age? If it isn't dead, then it's hanging on by a thread
Software to secure your computer - Top firewall programs can help diminish risks to your hard drive
Big boss is watching you - Workplace snooping remains privacy quandary
Online privacy fears are real - More people are tracking you than you think
Five ways to protect yourself - Advice from a security expert
... Invasion of Privacy Articles from MSNBC.

Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Search the Federal Trade Commission web site (FTC)
Federal Trade Commission Site Map
Consumer.gov
Federal Trade Commission and Identity Theft
Federal Trade Commission About Identity Theft
Federal Trade Commission Division of Enforcement, Bureau of Consumer Protection
Federal Trade Commission Links & Publications
Federal Trade Commission online complaint form for people who believe they may have been victimized
Consumer and Business Information Publications
When bad things happen to your good name
When Bad Things Happen To Your Good Name (PDF Booklet)
What to do if your identify is stolen
FTC recommended actions
... The Federal Trade Commission. Consumer.gov is the U.S. Government's central Web site for information about identity theft.

The Privacy Rights Clearinghouse
... The Privacy Rights Clearinghouse is a incredible site that offers more than 20 fact sheets in English and Spanish about how to protect your privacy in person, through the mail, over the phone, and on the Net.

Privacy Times Magazine
... Privacy Times Magazine. A hardcore data source for professionals and attorneys who need to follow the legislation, court rulings, industry developments and horror stories that frame the ongoing debate about information privacy.

Information on opting out from PrivacyRights.org
Information on opting out from ClarkHoward.com
Information on opting out from Office.com
Information on opting out (PDF file)
... Protecting Yourself Against Release of Your Personal Financial Information by opting out.

Associated Credit Bureaus, Inc. (ACB)
ACB Members
The Fair Credit Reporting Act
... Associated Credit Bureaus, Inc. is an international trade association, that represents consumer information companies that provide fraud prevention and risk management products, credit and mortgage reports, tenant and employment screening services, check fraud and verification services, and collection services. Also plenty of information is available about identity theft.

Center for Democracy and Technology
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The Credit Repair-Kit
Electronic Credit Repair Kit - Mirror
Electronic Credit Repair Kit - Mirror
... A must for college students. Tips on credit repair, establishing credit, and obtaining copies of your credit report.

Ponemon Institute - Advancing Ethical Information Management
... The Ponemon Institute© is dedicated to advancing ethical information and privacy management practices in business and government. To achieve this objective, the Institute conducts independent research, educates leaders from the private and public sectors and verifies the privacy and data protection practices of organizations in a variety of industries.

Consumers Against Supermarket Privacy Invasion and Numbering (CASPIAN)
... Consumer group opposed to supermarket loyalty and frequent shopper cards.

U.S. Department of Justice on identity theft
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The California Public Interest Research Group (CALPIRG)
... The California Public Interest Research Group (CALPIRG) is dedicated to helping victims protect themselves from further damage, and explaining what steps to take to correct any damage done.

Privacy International UK National ID Cards
Privacy International's FAQ on the UK government's proposed national identity card
BBC New article on UK government's ID card £2,500 penalty threat
Blunkett backs UK government's ID card plan
UK public wants ID cards, and thinks we'll screw up the IT
Everything you never wanted to know about the UK ID card
UK lags behind Estonia in ID card technology
The Stand - Defining Digital Freedoms In The UK
Blunkett risks ID card battle with EU
Cry to beat iris scanners
UK ID card scheme goes ahead amidst reports of renewed Cabinet disagreements
... The UK Government proposed National Identity Register database.

Kim Cameron's Identity Weblog
Kim Cameron's - The Seven Laws of Identity
Kim Cameron's - Laws of Identity
The Seven Laws of Identity (HTML)
The Seven Laws of Identity (PDF)
The Seven Laws of Identity (PDF)
The Seven Laws of Identity (Word)
The Seven Laws of Identity (DIDW powerpoint)
The Seven Laws of Identity (point form)
... To understand the dynamics causing digital identity systems to succeed or fail in various contexts, expressed as the Laws of Identity. Together these laws define a unifying identity metasystem that can offer the Internet the identity layer it needs.

Your secret PIN may not be so secret
... A CNET News.com story by Greg Sandoval. March 16, 2006. An unprecedented theft of personal identification numbers from thousands of consumers across the country is calling into question the basic safety of paying with debit cards.

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Lawyers

Lawyers.com
... Find a Lawyer, Attorney, Law Firm, or get Legal Information.

Alberta Injury Lawyers
Alberta Injury Lawyers Legal Links
... Law office of James H. Brown in Alberta, Canada. This site contains some good information and links.

Duhaime & Company
Duhaime & Company Site Map
Duhaime.org: Providing Legal Resources Since 1995
... Without access to legal information, there simply is no real access to justice, except for lawyers. Since most lawyers will only fully share their information for money, this site seeks to do the opposite. Duhaime.org is the tool for sharing a passion: the law and its fruit, justice, without which, history shows, force would ruthlessly rule the wise. Lloyd Duhaime, Victoria, British Columbia

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Legal Issues

Automotive Freedom and Privacy Red Light (Cameras and Photo Radar)
... Freedom Works: Home Page of the Office of the House Majority Leader.

Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse (CALA)
... A non-profit, grass roots organization of Southern Californians dedicated to putting an end to lawsuit abuse.

Alabama Voters Against Lawsuit Abuse (AVALA)
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American Tort Reform Association (ATRA)
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The Death Penalty Information Center
... The Death Penalty Information Center is a non-profit organization serving the media and the public with analysis and information on issues concerning capital punishment. The Center was founded in 1990 and prepares in-depth reports, issues press releases, conducts briefings for journalists, and serves as a resource to those working on this issue. The Center is widely quoted and consulted by all those concerned with the death penalty.

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Misc. Legal Links

Legal Links
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Center for Justice and Democracy
... The Center for Justice and Democracy is a tax-exempt non- profit, non-partisan public interest organization that works to educate the public about the importance of the civil justice system and the dangers of so-called "tort reforms." CJ&D fights to protect the right to trial by jury and an independent judiciary for all Americans.

Michigan Lawsuit Abuse Watch
Wacky Warning Labels
Wacky Warning Labels
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Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse (CALA)
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The American Tort Reform Association
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Looney Lawsuits
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HALT - An Organization of Americans for Legal Reform
... An Organization of Americans for Legal Reform, a nonprofit, nonpartisan public interest group, is the nation's largest and oldest legal reform organization. Dedicated to the principle that all Americans should be able to handle their legal affairs simply, affordably and equitably, HALT's reform projects challenge the legal establishment to improve access and reduce costs in our civil justice system at both the state and federal levels.

Law Enforcement Legal Defense Fund (LELDF)
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