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For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
February 2, 2007
National Consumer Protection Week, 2007
A Proclamation By the President of the United States of America
During National Consumer Protection Week, citizens are urged to
learn more about the risks of fraud and identity theft and take
precautions to protect themselves from these crimes.
Americans can help prevent fraud and identity theft by becoming
informed consumers. The Federal Trade Commission suggests that
individuals safeguard personal information such as Social Security and
account numbers, closely monitor their financial accounts, and report
any problems or suspicious activity. When doing business through the
Internet, it is especially important to protect personal data with
appropriate software and commonsense security practices. Consumers and
businesses can find resources on how to avoid identity theft and fraud
by visiting the Federal Government's consumer protection website,
www.consumer.gov .
My Administration is committed to protecting consumers from fraud,
deception, and unfair business practices. In May 2006, I signed an
Executive Order creating the Nation's first Identity Theft Task Force,
comprised of the heads of executive departments and agencies. This Task
Force is implementing a comprehensive strategy to prevent identity
theft, prosecute those who commit fraud, and help victims. Through
these and other efforts, we are helping to ensure that consumers have
the tools they need to secure their personal information, monitor their
financial accounts, maintain their privacy, and make responsible
decisions to guard against fraud.
Consumer fraud takes advantage of the trust and integrity that
characterizes our country's marketplace. By remaining vigilant and
defending against fraud, Americans can protect their financial security
and help our Nation's economy remain strong.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States
of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution
and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim February 4 through
February 10, 2007, as National Consumer Protection Week. I call upon
Government officials, industry leaders, and consumer advocates to
provide citizens with information about how they can prevent fraud and
identity theft, and I encourage all citizens to be responsible consumers
and take an active role in protecting their personal information.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this second day of
February, in the year of our Lord two thousand seven, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and
thirty-first.
GEORGE W. BUSH
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