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Published by the IRS - March 15, 2007 - Watch out for fake IRS sites.

The IRS is warning citizens of sites like IRS.com and IRS.org who are not affiliated with the government. These and similar sites could be phishing scams. Critics say the government should take control of look-alike sites.

If you are filing taxes - this is the only URL you need to know: The official IRS site is http://www.IRS.gov.

For further information go to the official site or to: http://www.infoworld.com/article/07/03/15/HNirscybersquatting_1.html

*Small changes can protect your investment.

The Costs are huge  

*When drug criminals operate out of rental property, owners pay a high price:

• Loss or rent
• Civil penalties
• Damaged property
• Decline in property values
• Dangerous, threatening tenants
• Resentful and angry neighbors
• Loss of valued tenants

Facts:

Over half of the residential drug labs are found on rental property.

Property owners are responsible for decontamination costs.

Decontamination costs average $6,500 for a 1200 square foot home.

Please call: 360-676-RIDE 

Bus Schedules  -  for further information....  Please go to:http://www.ridewta.com/main.php

Think of every WTA bus as a safe haven and your direct link to local emergency services.  WTA drivers are in your neighborhood every day to pick up passengers, and they are on the lookout for people in distress or any suspicious activity.

As the brochure "We're Watching Out For You" is copyrighted ...   

Ask your driver about the brochure "How Does SafeWatch Work?"

Conduct your on-line shopping safely by following these tips:

• Shop with known, reputable firms.
• Confirm names, phone numbers and addresses so you have another way to contact the company should something go wrong.
• Provide personal information sparingly. Online vendors DO NOT NEED your Social Security number or driver's license number.
•  Only use secure servers. Look for an unbroken key or padlock as the bottom of the browser window and a URL that begins with https, not just http.
•  Make sure you understand all shipping charges, taxes and delivery dates.
•  Schedule deliveries when you can be home, arrange for deliveries ...

A home security system adds 5.6% to a home's value.

Lighting is one of the most cost-effective deterrents to burglary.

Indoor lighting gives the impression that a home is occupied.  If you are going to be away from your home, consider using automatic timers to switch interior lights on and off at preset times.

Outdoor lighting can eliminate hiding places.  Install exterior lighting near porches, rear and side doorways, garage doors, and all other points of entry.  Entryways to your home always should be well lighted.  Place lights out of reach from the ground so the bulbs cannot be removed or broken.  Aim some lights away from the house so ...

Strong, reliable locks are essential to effective home security.

Effective home security starts with properly installed and locked windows.

Effective home security starts with properly installed and locked doors.

Defend yourself against an alarming number of car break-ins at area parks and trailheads.