Education is a key tool to prevent consumer injury.  The following links will provide you with publications with advice on avoiding scams and rip-offs, as well as tips on other consumer topics such as the National Do Not Call Registry, avoiding ID theft, and cutting down on spam e-mail.  If you have been a victim of consumer fraud, misleading advertising, other other consumer protection matters, you may also file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission. 

• Identifying and preventing fraudlent grant offers
• How to avoid business fraud and the impact of business fraud on those who are scammed
• Guidance on receiving a federal grant
• Current scam alerts from the Better Busines Bureau