U.S. Business Advisor Home Page This site, maintained by the SBA, is a one-stop electronic link to all the information and services from over 60 federal agencies that assist or regulate business. Expert Advisor Interactive Software Click this box to visit OSHA's interactive software site to get your questions answered on workplace safety, hazard awareness issues and OSHA regulations. Federal Trade Commission Click this box to go to the FTC's Business page for information on advertising, competition, franchising, business opportunities and more. U.S. Customs Service Click this box to go to the US Customs web site to find information on exporting, importing, travel advisories and more. Questionable eMail Rumors are easy to start, hard to extinguish, can cause economic damage, create unnecessary panic or anxiety, or destroy someone's reputation.
Hoaxes are more annoying and can even be dangerous.
Be aware that one of the tools of terrorism is creating disinformation campaigns. We all can play a part in the battle in which we are engaged by breaking the chain. Check out everything forwarded to you before passing it on and try to educate whoever innocently sent it to you. In our new reality, we have enough to be concerned about without worrying about non-existent threats. Rumors, Hoaxes and Scams For help in recognizing rumors and hoaxes, click here to go to the US Department of Energy's Computer Incident Advisory Capability web site.