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Research Tip: Protect Yourself from Identity Theft

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Find out how you can avoid identity theft - and what you can do if your identity is stolen from the Federal Trade Commission.

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A sample of librarians' favorite product review Web sites:

All Types of Products
  • Consumer Reports
    The Library's online subscription to the full articles in Consumer Reports ended in June 2009. It's still possible to read older issues online. Current issues of Consumer Reports are available at most neighborhood library locations.
    The Library is currently evaluating alternatives to resume online access to this magazine.
  • Free on the Web.ConsumerSearch
    ConsumerSearch does the work of finding product reviews for you. This Web site finds and selects the best reviews on a product type (i.e. air conditioners) and then produces a summary report based on the combined information in those reviews.
  • Free on the Web.Epinions.com
    Find reviews contributed by users of the Web site.

Auto
See Automotive


Computers & Electronics
  • Free on the Web.CNET
    The latest reviews on computers and electronics including helpful overviews of product categories such as best touch-screen LCDs.
  • Free on the Web.PC Magazine
    Find products, prices, reviews, buying guides and expert advice.
  • Free on the Web.PC World
    Hardware and software reviews.

Home and Home Improvement Products
See Home Improvement & Repair

Librarians are experts at searching the Web and are happy to help you research products. Contact us with your questions.


Credit Reports
  • Free on the Web.AnnualCreditReport.com
    A centralized service, created by Equifax, TransUnion, and Experian, the three nationwide consumer reporting companies, where consumers can request free annual credit reports. This is the only Web site authorized to provide the free annual credit report to which you are entitled to under the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
  • Free on the Web.Federal Trade Commission: Credit Reporting
    Learn how to get a free credit report and avoid fraudulent credit reporting sites.
  • Free on the Web.Federal Trade Commission: Credit Reports & Scoring
    Consumer information on a variety of topics including improving your credit score and reporting mistakes on your credit report.

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