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Fraud and Scams
Mini-lessons from the National Institute for Consumer Education on how to avoid becoming a victim of fraud.
http://www.nice.emich.edu/fraud_lessons.html |
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Literary Contest Cautions
Information on fraudulent writing contests with tips on how to check the legitimacy of a contest. Information about specific contests to avoid.
http://windpub.com/literary.scams/ |
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Catch a Conman
Relates experience with a purported "healer" known as Rick Kendrick. Visitors encouraged to submit information about other known criminals/con artists.
http://www.catchaconman.com |
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Quatloos
Seeks to educate about various types of scams and frauds, how these deals really work, and how to manage the risks.
http://www.quatloos.com/ |
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Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
International 25,000-member professional organization dedicated to fighting fraud and white-collar crime.
http://www.cfenet.com |
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Le Club Ponzi
Site mocks Le Club Prive, alleging it to be a fraudulent and illegal Ponzi club.
http://leclubscam.tripod.com/ |
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WorldWideWhistleblowers
Speak out about unethical business practices, corruption, and vital social issues without reprisal. News, links, case studies, and updates.
http://www.worldwidewhistleblowers.com |
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Scams 101
Amusing site providing information on all types of scams.
http://www.friendsinbusiness.com/scams/ |
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Fed Up With Bally Total Fitness Heath Clubs
Dissatisfied members share experiences with Bally Total Fitness. Post complaints, locate information about class action lawsuits. Forum for posting messages. (Contains some vulgar language)
http://www.mwns.com |
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Counterfeiting
Article about the spread of counterfeit cash, and the art of J.S.G. Boggs.
http://www.sniggle.net/counterfeit.php |
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Taxpayers Against Fraud
Nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing fraud against the U.S. government.
http://www.taf.org/taf/ |
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Lies People Tell
Real lies from real lives.
http://www.liespeopletell.com |
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Financial Scandals
Guide and links to information on major financial scandals, bank frauds, money laundering, corruption, scams, and organized crime.
http://www.ex.ac.uk/~RDavies/arian/scandals/ |
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A Bell Tolls
How to avoid pre-paid phone card scams. Learn the tricks, questions to ask, and what to do to avoid being the victim of a prepaid calling card scam.
http://abtolls.com/information/avoidprepaidscams.html |
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HNC Fraud Consulting
Company offering fraud management services.
http://www.fraudconsulting.com |
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Crimes of Persuasion
Information on the workings and scope of telemarketing and investment fraud and consumer scams.
http://www.crimes-of-persuasion.com/ |
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American Petroleum Promotions Fraud
Resources for independent sales representatives left out in the cold.
http://www.angelfire.com/biz7/appgasfraud/index.html |
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Pyramid Scheme Scam Calculator
Tool that illustrates how pyramid schemes defraud participants.
http://www.homepage.net/pyramidcalculator/ |
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Life Advice: Being a Victim of Fraud
Information provided by Met Life on fraud, identity theft and insurance fraud.
http://www.metlife.com/Lifeadvice/Money/Docs/fraud3.html |
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Insurance Frauds Information
Information on how to avoid becoming a victim of insurance fraud provided by the New York State Insurance Department.
http://www.ins.state.ny.us/fd5victc.htm |
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Professionals Against Confidence Crime
Site information provided by a network of law enforcement and business professionals involved in the investigation and prevention of frauds and confidence crimes. Free fraud prevention programs, articles and message forum available.
http://www.pac-c.org |
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Fraud-Aid - First aid for fraud victims
Free online fraud victim assistance and education.
http://www.fraudaid.com/ |
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The Better Business Bureau Central Web Server for U.S. and Canada
Better Business Bureaus can alert you to complaints against companies in your area.
http://www.bbb.org |
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Avoid Becoming a Victim of Credit Card Fraud
Information for merchants who operate e-commerce sites on recognizing signs of fraud and what to do if you become a victim.
http://www.merchandisebrokers.com/fraudart.html |
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Seniors Beware--Don't Become a Victim of Fraud
The Ohio State University Extension provides information on how to identify a fraud.
http://ohioline.osu.edu/ss-fact/0121.html |
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House of Con Games
Thumbnail description of major types of con games and swindles.
http://www.geocities.com/king_grifter/ |
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Scamwatch
Comprehensive site providing information on several types of scams, schemes and fraud. Site information is provided by various Australian consumer protection agencies but most of the information is universal.
http://www.scamwatch.gov.au/content/scams/scams.asp |
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Marlock's Fraudtech Institute of Cons, Frauds and Other Lies
Beating the con artists of our society at their own game isn't difficult once you know how the games are played. This public service site provides all who visit with the knowledge needed to survive in a world of deception.
http://fraudtech.bizland.com/ |
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BBB kNOw Fraud Video
Better Business Bureau's online video, narrated by Lou Gosset, Jr., shows examples of common telemarketing and mail frauds. Windows Media Player needed (free download available).
http://www.bbbvideo.com/fraud.html |
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Scam Alerts and Information
National Security Institute page with links to descriptions of various scams: investment, job, automotive, charity, work at home, and business.
http://nsi.org/tips/scams.html |
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Scams
Highlights of historical scams, frauds, bubbles, pyramids, cons and humbugs.
http://www.sniggle.net/scams.php |
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Cagey Consumer
Provides information, news, alerts and resources to assist consumers in identifying scams and bad deals.
http://cageyconsumer.com/ |
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NetScams
Seeks to provide current information related to the internet with links to sites covering personal safety on the Internet, protecting children, computer security on the Internet, spam, privacy, virus protection, and a forum to share concerns and informa
http://www.netscams.com/ |
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Russian Dating Agencies Black List
Describes the mail order bride scam industry with emphasis on Russia, Ukraine, Belarus and other countries of the former Soviet Union; anti-scam advice, list of fake agencies.
http://www.womenrussia.com/blacklist.htm |
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HealthCentral Internet Hoax Watch
News, commentary, and links on internet hoaxes. (Not just medical hoaxes.)
http://www.healthcentral.com/centers/onecenter.cfm?center=Internet_Hoax_Watch |
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Am I A Fraud Victim?
Information provided by Trans Union to determine if you are a victim of credit fraud.
http://www.transunion.com/Personal/FraudInformation.asp |
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Stamford Veitch
Information sought regarding victims defrauded by Stamford Veitch.
http://www.investmentscam.freeserve.co.uk |
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Pyramid Scheme Alert
International organization to expose, study and prevent illegal pyramid schemes. Site includes news, alerts, resources, legal information and consumer information.
http://www.PyramidSchemeAlert.org |
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Scam Shield
Interactive community dedicated to fighting consumer fraud. Features 'report a scam' section, fraud resources and email alert service.
http://www.scamshield.com |
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American Alcohol Analyzers Fraud
Reports on a fraudulent "company" that sells coin operated breathalyzer vending machines.
http://www.aaanalyzersfraud.4t.com/ |
Additional
Information: In law, fraud is intentional deception to cause a person to give up property or some lawful right. Fraud as more generally defined is deceit, trickery or cheating.
This category is intended more for the legal description of fraud but may involve hum
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