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To administer justice through a comprehensive program of educational outreach, legal assistance, financial counseling and conflict resolution services to empower the powerless, give hope to the hopeless and show mercy and compassion to those in need.

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American Federation of Teachers (AFT)

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The AFT advocates sound, commonsense public education policies, including high academic and conduct standards for students and greater professionalism for teachers and school staff; excellence in public service through cooperative problem-solving and workplace innovations; and high-quality health care provided by qualified professionals.

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Beware of Post-Disaster Scams

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Natural Disasters create a vulnerability that some people will choose to exploit. There are many different ways a person can be defrauded after a Natural Disaster occurs, including:

  • Insurance Claims
  • Flood-Damaged Automobiles 
  • Flood Damaged Used Cars 
  • Disaster Cleanup 
  • Moving and Storage 
  • Pest Control 
  • Cooling & Heating Equipment, Major Appliances 
  • Home Repairs
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Stop Pesky Text Message Spam!

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More than one billion text messages are sent everyday in the United States and studies show that more and more of those messages are spam, or unwanted, unsolicited junk mail, delivered to the consumer's wireless phone text message inbox.

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FDIC Reminds Consumers to be Aware of Advance Fee Loan Scams

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FDIC reminds consumers to be aware of advance fee loan scams that prey on individuals who desperately need money quickly. The scam involves

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E-mail Claiming to Be From the FDIC

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Con artists know that people trust the FDIC name. That's why they may use their name and seal in fraudulent e-mails trying to obtain valuable information from consumers and businesses. These types of scams are commonly referred to as

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Phishing Attack Uses Better Business Bureau Name

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November 24, 2008

The Better Business Bureau is alerting consumers and businesses about a phishing scheme that uses both e-mail messages and blog posts directing recipients and viewers to

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Toro Company Recalls Electric Blowers

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December 11, 2008

Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

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