THRIFTY FINDS

AAA – roadsides assistance, magazine, and discounts,

AARP – membership for those over 50, magazine, monthly bulletin, discounts, and information.

Thrift stores – including ARC, Goodwill, and consignment stores for clothes, furniture and other items.

Dollar Stores — (be sure it is a true dollar store)

FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION:

Consumer advice – consumer.ftc.gov

Basics – consumer.gov

Online Safety Tips – ftc.gov/onguardonline

Business Guidance – business.ftc.gov

Resources for Small Businesses — ftc.gov/Small Business

Resources for parents and teachers – ftc.gov/kidsonline

Tips for older adults – ftc.gov/PassitOn 

AARP:

Fraud Watch Network – aarp.org/fraudwatachnetwork

FEDERAL AGENCIES 

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) – www.investor.gov

Department of Justice

Elder Justice Initiative — www.justice.gov/elderjustice

United States Post Office – has a number of publications on identity theft. free shipping scams, and check scams.