Monday, January 25, 2010

Check it Out! Consumer Information Catalog

http://pueblo.gsa.gov/  The government will send you a catalog of free and low-cost information regarding a variety of topics. Examples include:
Consumer Focus: Cold, seasonal flu, H1N1
Your Pharmacy Benefit: Make It Work for You!
Online Tips and Guides:
Electronic Banking
Home Equity Line Freeze or Reduction
Is Your Private Information Open to the Public?. Outlines eight practical steps you can take to stay safe online and avoid becoming a victim of fraud, identity theft, or cyber crime. 6 pp. (2007. DHS) 327T. $1.50.
Stop. Think. Click.. Learn how to be OnGuard Online™ by following these important tips to protect your information, your computer, even yourself. 11 pp. (2007. FTC) 324V. $1.50. A pdf version is available
Minimizing the Effects of Malware on Your Computer - Malware is short for - malicious software. It includes viruses - programs that copy themselves without your permission - and spyware, programs installed without your consent to monitor or control your computer activity. Criminals are hard at work thinking up creative ways to get malware on your computer. (PDF file)

These are either less than $2.00 or available free online in a PDF format. It's a wealth of information, and easily accessible. Check it out!

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