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Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a federal government site.

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The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely.

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.gov is the top-level domain for governments in the U.S.

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Governments at all levels are eligible for .gov domains (cities, counties, and more)

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