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Antiscam.net
Information about avoiding scams involving Eastern European women, especially Russian ones.
Auction Deadbeats
Online Auctioneer's list of deadbeat bidders.
Carbuyingtips.com - Fraud Guide
Consumer guide to preventing and fighting eBay, escrow, auto, internet, cashiers check, and Nigerian scams. Tips on how to spot phony escrow companies and report the scammers.
Catching Online Traders In A Web of Lies
An article describing the growing problem of internet stock fraud including recent "pump and dump" scams.
Catty Shaq
Discussion forum covering various different types of online fraud and scams.
Cyber Criminals Most Wanted
Overview of cyber criminal activity that includes safety, security, viruses, scams, filtering, encryption, hackers and government legislation.
Cybercrime
Computer crime section of the Department of Justice contains links relating to internet commerce, intellectual property crimes, cybercrimes and general information.
Digital Age Fraud
Covers so called "spam charges" to credit cards a string of international fraudsters.
Easy Background Check
Modeling company background check website.
The El Gordo Lottery Scam
Essay offers an actual record of an interaction with a scammer posing as a representative of the Spanish Lottery.
Federal Bureau of Investigation - Common Fraud Schemes
Describes scams to avoid, most of which are internet-related.
Federal Trade Commission
Information from the FTC on E-commerce and the Internet. Includes anti-fraud tips.
Fraud Bureau
Search for, or register, a complaint relating to online vendors and online auctions, including information and news about fraud on the Internet.
GPTBoycott.com
Identifies "Get-Paid-To" websites that don't live up to their promises.
Hoax du Jour
Regular commentary on the phenomena of misinformation and hoaxes on the Internet. Special attention to chain e-mail, 'Net rumors, scams, and hoaxes.
Hoaxes, Scams and Rip-offs
Basics on hoaxes, scams and rip-offs on the internet. How to spot them and where to report them. Useful links
Hoaxkill
Site includes lists and links identifying internet virus hoaxes, chain letters, urban legends, parodies of hoaxes, and discussion forum.
How to Avoid Internet Investment Scams
Securities and Exchange Commission information about investment fraud.
Internet Fraud
Department of Justice site includes information defining Internet fraud, what to do about it, and where to go to get more information.
Internet Hoax Watch
HealthCentral.com topic center. Focuses on health email and internet hoaxes.
Internet ScamBusters
Extensive information on fraud, scams, hoaxes, urban legends and credit card fraud. Free e-zine and reports.
Junk Email
Resource site for dealing with e-mail scams.
National Fraud Information Center
National Consumer's League's website provides a page devoted to Internet fraud.
NetScalped.com
Source for news about internet issues--including scams, hoaxes, and fraud. Links to related websites, software, online courses, and advice.
The Real Truth
Site provides information about Internet hoaxes, bogus viruses, urban legends, chain letters, email hoaxes, Internet security, and anecdotes about dumb people.
RipOffs.org
The Internet news magazine dedicated to protecting your assets.
Scambusters
How to spot scams on TradeMe, the New Zealand auction site. The site profiles typical scams and provide hints and safety tips for online traders.
Spam: Where to Complain About Frauds & Scams on the Internet
Links to government, advocacy, and watchdog groups accepting consumer complaints about Internet fraud and scams.
Virtual Feedback
Free online website for Internet buyers and sellers to leave feedback on all types of transactions. Check for Internet fraud before you buy.
VMyths
Extensive resource for identifying and debunking computer virus hoaxes and myths.
Web Host Scams
Outlines things one should watch out for when signing up with a web host.
WebAssured
Consumer protection service site provides means to register complaints, free ShopAssured download alerts shoppers when entering e-commerce site, free reports on business's consumer performance.
Zone Patrol
Keeps a running list of websites that have taken advantage of people in the past.
The Register - FBI cracks down on pyramid scam cybervillains
The FBI has charged 88 people with Internet fraud after a nation-wide swoop. Those charged allegedly defrauded a total of 56,000 surfers out of more than $117 million. (May 24, 2001)
The Register - Online fraud rife in the US
The US is a hotbed of online fraud according to a report just published by the FBI and the National White Collar Crime Center (NWCCC). (March 7, 2001)
Law Enforcers Target 'Top 10' Online Scams
Consumer Protection Cops From 9 Countries, 5 U.S. Agencies, And 23 States Tackle Internet Fraud [FTC] (October, 2000)
SEC warns against free-stock offers
They're not just annoying. The free-stock deals being e-mailed around the Net are illegal. (July 19, 1999)
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