[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 26 (Thursday, February 8, 2007)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 5913-5914]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 07-596]


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 Title 3--
 The President

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                Proclamation 8105 of February 2, 2007

                
National Consumer Protection Week, 2007

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                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.

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                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. 
                
                
                    (Presidential Sig.)

[FR Doc. 07-596
Filed 2-7-07; 8:45 am]
Billing code 3195-01-P