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Provides a link to order a free book about ten Ponzi scams that took place in 2009. The book also captures, in words and pictures, a behind-the-scenes look at the lifestyles of the schemers.

Cautions homeowners about so-called specialized law firms who urge them to participate in "mass joinder" lawsuits against their mortgage lenders as a way to get favorable loan modifications and stop foreclosure.

The FTC's guide for parents of child identity theft victims. Includes to-do lists, contact information, blank forms and the Uniform Minor’s Status Declaration.

The FTC's updated and comprehensive guide for victims of identity theft, including to-do lists, contact information, blank forms and sample letters.

Explains the difference between gold bullion and gold bullion coins. Offers tips to help people investigate before they invest, and lists tip-offs to rip-offs. Includes a glossary and resources for additional information.

Explains various gold products and investments, and offers tips to help people investigate before they invest. Offers resources for additional information.

Explains how people who are thinking about buying collectible coins as an investment can research coins, the graders who assess them, and the dealers who sell them. Lists tip-offs to rip-offs. Includes a glossary and resources for additional information.

Provides information to help you avoid fraud, manipulation, and abusive trading practices.

Cautions consumers about tax relief companies that claim they can reduce or even eliminate your tax debts and stop back-tax collection by applying for IRS hardship programs. Lists federal and state resources for legitimate tax help programs.

Offers tell-tale signs that a debt collector may be a fake, and what to if you get calls from people trying to collect a debt.