National Consumer Protection Week, 2007

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Title 3--
The President

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.

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.