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Privacy Links
California Office of Privacy Protection - A statewide resource for consumer information and sources of assistance on identity theft and other privacy issues
Privacy Rights Clearinghouse - A nonprofit consumer organization that focuses on protecting privacy
Federal Trade Commission - Privacy initiatives
FTC Kidz Privacy Web site - Website for kids about protecting kids' online privacy
Privacy in Cyberspace - A publication from the Privacy Rights Clearinghouse

Fraud & Scams
Internet Fraud Watch - Nonprofit consumer organization that helps consumers distinguish between legitimate and fraudulent promotions in cyberspace
National Consumers League - Top 10 Internet scams
U.S. Department of Justice - What it is Internet fraud, what major types there are, and what the department is doing about it?
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission - How to avoid Internet investment scams

E-Consumer Information
The Better Business Bureau - BBB Alerts and News
Federal Trade Commission - Consumer protection site
National Association of Attorneys General - Consumer protection
Consumer.gov - Your resource for consumer information from the federal government