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           CONSUMER  WORLDŽ  UPDATE -- JUNE 25, 2001
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Dear Subscriber:

Here are the latest consumer news features and bargains just added to 
Consumer World today.

http://www.consumerworld.org

--> Insurance Company Websites Rated
--> Bank Privacy Notices Criticized
--> Contact Lens $120 Settlement Sign-up Forms
--> Beware Nigerian Email Letter Scam
--> Consumer Reports: 2001 Montero Limited Rated "Not Acceptable"

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BARGAIN OF THE WEEK

#1-- McAfee Utilities Free after Rebates

Circuit City (retail stores only) is offering McAfee Utilities 4.0 free 
after two rebates this week.  One is an upgrade rebate.  This means you 
must submit proof of prior ownership of either an earlier version of this 
product or possibly a competing product.  Check Circuit City for details.

#2-- 5˘ LONG DISTANCE; NO MONTHLY FEE  <===

http://www.gtctelecom.com/offer.asp?cms=DIR2A3FHS0

Do you pay more than 5˘ a minute for long distance?  Do you pay a monthly 
fee?  As Jack Benny would say, "Now cut that out!"  Here is a state to 
state plan where you only pay 5˘ a minute, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  
And, there is no minimum usage and NO MONTHLY FEE if you charge your bill
automatically to your credit card.  This is real telephone service via 
real phone lines (not the Internet nor a 1010 number), and you will get an 
itemized bill.  Clickthrough for more information or to sign up. [Note: 
this service helps support Consumer World.]

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CONSUMER QUICKIES

http://www.consumerworld.org

--> FTC Sues to Stop Pyramid Scheme 
--> Help w/Mortgage Payment Woes 
--> High Shipping Rates a Turn-Off 
--> Surcharge-Free ATMS Dwindling 
--> New: An $18/month Movie Pass 
--> New Way to Steal Credit Card #s 
--> Truste Developing Privacy Symbols 
--> State Health Law Can Save $$ 
--> States Sue US over A/C Standards 
--> Do Bagless Vacuums Hold the Dirt? 
--> Energy Efficient Appliances Too Dear 
--> Most Common Insurance Frauds 
--> What'll Happen to your TWA Miles? 
--> Scamster to Pay Back $129 Mil

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WHAT'S NEW IN CONSUMER WORLDŽ

Here is the list of the new sites added to Consumer World's main directory 
for the month of June.  To access any of these sites directly, click the 
link below, or use the "New Sites" link which appears on all Consumer 
World pages:

http://consumer.baweb.com/cgi-local-bin/htmsrch.cgi?

--> Airlines' historical on-time/late arrival statistics 
--> Flight Preview: lists delays/cancellation history by airline/flight 
--> Australia ConsumersOnline.Gov: government consumer portal 
--> Estonia Consumer Protection Board 
--> Hungary Inspectorate for Consumer Protection 
--> Trading Standards Central (by U.K. government) 
--> Community Associations Institute: for homeowners assns, coops,
condominiums 
--> Benefits Checkup: identifies state and federal programs for seniors 
--> Unclaimed/Abandoned money and property US search (MissingMoney) 
--> Cash Edge: transfer money between accounts free via ACH 
--> Broadway Show Theater Tickets half-price from TKTS booths 
--> RebateCatcher: lists manufacturers rebates by category/company 
--> Orbitz: scan all airlines' fares; make reservations 
--> PriceGrabber: shopping robot for electronics, computers, books, more 
--> Ecoustics.com: hi-fi, audio, video reviews and buying guides 
--> LLRX Legal Research Guide by Zimmerman 
--> Massachusetts: Code of Mass. Regulations partial list(CMR) 
--> Groceteria: pictorial/verbal history of supermarket chains 
--> Opt Out of online advertising network trackers (watching you) 
--> Property assessments online for real estate 

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