As coincidence, or fate, or luck—depending on which one you believe in—would have it, I had decided to designate this week as Identity Protection and Fraud Prevention Week here at Pecuniarities when I thought to publish my 2 previous posts on IRS Phishing E-mail Scams and How to Protect Your Identity If You Lose Your Wallet.

For the past week, I have been compiling a collection of links to government provided resources on consumer safety and fraud prevention, which I have planning to publish on the 28th. Then just a few minutes ago, I happened a site announcing the week of March 1-7 as National Consumer Protection Week 2009, which is just perfect timing!

What is National Consumer Protection Week?

Whether consumers are trying to stretch their paychecks, improve their credit history, or tell the difference between a real deal and a potentially fraudulent product or service, information is one tool that can always help them get the most for their money.

The NCPW website has the nuts and bolts consumers need to make informed decisions in today’s marketplace. Partner organizations have tips on a wide range of topics, from getting a free credit report to spotting a telemarketing scam, from dealing with debt to deterring and detecting identity theft, from avoiding home and auto repair scams to reporting credit repair scams.

Visit the National Consumer Protection Week website for more information and to order your free copy of the Consumer Action Handbook a government resource provided free of charge to individuals.

As for my own Pecuniarities Identity Protection and Fraud Prevention Week, check back soon for my compilation of government resources on fighting fraud.

“Coincidence is God’s way of remaining anonymous.” – Albert Einstein

P.S. NCPW web buttons and banners you can put on your own blog/website or in your email signatures

• Guide to Safe and Smart Traveling with Pets
• Free e-Book, Audiobook, Video & Music Download and Online Resources From Your Local Library
• Pecuniary Links & Pecuniarities Update ~ July 2009 #1
• Consumer Safety Resources from the Government on SPAM, Scams, Fraud, Phishing and Identity Theft
• Tax Form & Publication Guide for the Newly Self-Employed

• Best Identity Theft Protection Saves Monica's "Life"...For Just Pennies!
• Deterring Thieves Helps To Preventing Identity Theft
• Simple Ways to Prevent Identity Theft
• Trusted ID Review – What Do They Offer Consumers?
• U.S. Postal Service Has Advice On Avoiding Identity Theft.

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