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Spam: Where to Complain About Frauds & Scams on the Internet
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. (Internet)
http://www.elsop.com/wrc/complain.htm |
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Federal Trade Commission
Federal Trade Commission: Information from the FTC on E-commerce and the Internet. Includes anti-fraud tips. (Internet)
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/menu-internet.htm |
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VMyths
VMyths: Extensive resource for identifying and debunking computer virus hoaxes and myths. (Internet)
http://www.vmyths.com/index.cfm |
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Antiscam.net
Antiscam.net: Information about avoiding scams involving Eastern European women, especially Russian ones. (Internet)
http://www.antiscam.net/ |
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Internet Fraud Complaint Center
Internet Fraud Complaint Center: A partnership between the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C). Alerts for consumers and easy-to-use reporting mechanism for fraud. (Internet)
https://www.ifccfbi.gov/ |
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Internet Hoax Watch
Internet Hoax Watch: HealthCentral.com topic center. Focuses on health email and internet hoaxes. (Internet)
http://www.healthcentral.com/Centers/OneCenter.cfm?Center=Internet%5FHoax%5FWatch |
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ScamHound
ScamHound: The core of ScamHound is the ScamBoard. The ScamBoard is an online message board discussion forum where users may read posts from other users about various suspected internet scams. (Internet)
http://www.scamhound.com/ |
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How to Avoid Internet Investment Scams
How to Avoid Internet Investment Scams: Securities and Exchange Commission information about investment fraud. (Internet)
http://www.sec.gov/investor/pubs/cyberfraud.htm |
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Internet Detective
Internet Detective: An interactive tutorial on evaluating the quality of Internet resources. (Internet)
http://sosig.ac.uk/desire/internet-detective.html |
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ebay blacklist
ebay blacklist: Forum for posting and searching for ebay members who do not provide merchandise or services purchased. (Internet)
http://www.ebayblacklist.org |
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RipOffs.org
RipOffs.org: The Internet news magazine dedicated to protecting your assets. (Internet)
http://www.ripoffs.org/ |
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Auction Deadbeats
Auction Deadbeats: Online Auctioneer's list of deadbeat bidders. (Internet)
http://www.angelfire.com/journal/ronindh/deadbeats.html |
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Liquidation Universe Scam
Liquidation Universe Scam: Focuses on the Liquidation Universe Ebay Laptop Computer Scam. Assistance and resources for victims of fraudulent auctions. (Internet)
http://www.liquidationscam.org/ |
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Cybercrime
Cybercrime: Computer crime section of the Department of Justice contains links relating to internet commerce, intellectual property crimes, cybercrimes and general information. (Internet)
http://www.cybercrime.gov/ |
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Junk Email
Junk Email: Resource site for dealing with e-mail scams. (Internet)
http://www.junkemail.org/ |
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Hoaxkill
Hoaxkill: Site includes lists and links identifying internet virus hoaxes, chain letters, urban legends, parodies of hoaxes, and discussion forum. (Internet)
http://www.hoaxkill.com/ |
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The Register - Online fraud rife in the US
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). (Internet)
http://www.theregister.co.uk/content/archive/17410.html |
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Scambusters
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. (Internet)
http://scambusters.co.nz/ |
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SEC warns against free-stock offers
SEC warns against free-stock offers: They're not just annoying. The free-stock deals being e-mailed around the Net are illegal. (Internet)
http://www.zdnet.com/zdnn/stories/news/0,4586,2297000,00.html |
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FTC exposes top 10 Web scams
FTC exposes top 10 Web scams: Internet auctions, credit card fraud rank highest. [CNN] (Internet)
http://www.cnn.com/2000/TECH/computing/10/31/ftc.web.scams/index.html |
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Escrow Service Fraud
Escrow Service Fraud: Site designed to help determine if escrow sites are fraudulant or not. With resources to use if/when frauded. Listing of suspected fraudulent sites with a feedback and forum area. (Internet)
http://escrow-fraud.pgardner.net |
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Internet 101
Internet 101: Lists websites covering internet hoaxes, myths, frauds, chain letters and anti-spam resources. Includes link to a half hour TV program by Internet-101.com. (Internet)
http://www.internet-101.com/hoax/ |
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Anti-Phishing.org
Anti-Phishing.org: Organization created to stop phishing and email scams. News archive, reporting, and resources. (Internet)
http://www.anti-phishing.org/ |
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Web Host Scams
Web Host Scams: Outlines things one should watch out for when signing up with a web host. (Internet)
http://www.webhostingchoice.com/scams.php |
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The El Gordo Lottery Scam
The El Gordo Lottery Scam: Essay offers an actual record of an interaction with a scammer posing as a representative of the Spanish Lottery. (Internet)
http://www.geocities.com/elgordolotteryscam/ |
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Internet 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)
http://www.internetfraud.usdoj.gov |
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Direct Fraud
Direct Fraud: Free membership site for businesses and consumers to identify websites and companies that are conducting scams. Includes forum, message board, monthly newsletters & reporting toolbar. (Internet)
http://www.directfraud.com/cgi-bin/affiliates/clickthru.cgi?id=goldfish |
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EscrowFraud.com
EscrowFraud.com: Details how an escrow scam works and gives suggestions on how to identify if a site is fraudulent or not. Includes a current list of "suspected as fraudulent" escrow websites and another list of domains shut down due to illegal activity. (Internet)
http://www.escrowfraud.com/ |
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GPTBoycott.com
GPTBoycott.com: Identifies "Get-Paid-To" websites that don't live up to their promises. (Internet)
http://www.gptboycott.com |
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Easy Background Check
Easy Background Check: Modeling company background check website. (Internet)
http://www.easybackgroundcheck.com/ |
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The WorldWide Scam Network
The WorldWide Scam Network: Satire, parody, alternate opinions and links to scientific tests and reports about many of the unusual products on the Internet. (Internet)
http://worldwidescam.com/index.htm |
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NetScalped.com
NetScalped.com: Source for news about internet issues--including scams, hoaxes, and fraud. Links to related websites, software, online courses, and advice. (Internet)
http://www.netscalped.com |
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Russian Scam
Russian Scam: Site exposes agencies and women reported as operating mail order bride scams. Emphasis is on scams originating from Russia, Ukraine, Belarus and other countries of former Soviet Union. (Internet)
http://www.russian-scam.org |
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Hoax du Jour
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. (Internet)
http://www.korova.com/virus/hoax.htm |
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Internet Fraud - Lucian Romeo Friedel
Internet Fraud - Lucian Romeo Friedel: Personal experience attempting to buy from Lucian Romeo Freidel in Madrid, Spain. Also known as Alina Mihaela Popa, Barone Domenico, ebay ID BEARLESS75, Andrey Sell (Internet)
http://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/internet_fraud |
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Jerkz.com
Jerkz.com: Site devoted to exposing Internet scams, hoaxes, con games, computer viruses, hackers, and spammers. Email notification service available. (Internet)
http://www.Jerkz.com/ |
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Internet ScamBusters
Internet ScamBusters: Extensive information on fraud, scams, hoaxes, urban legends and credit card fraud. Free e-zine and reports. (Internet)
http://www.scambusters.com/ |
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Zone Patrol
Zone Patrol: Keeps a running list of websites that have taken advantage of people in the past. (Internet)
http://www.zonepatrol.com/ |
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Electronic Commerce Resource Center
Electronic Commerce Resource Center: A clearinghouse for electronic commerce information and resources, including Internet fraud. (Internet)
http://www.becrc.org/ |
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Catching Online Traders In A Web of Lies
Catching Online Traders In A Web of Lies: An article describing the growing problem of internet stock fraud including recent "pump and dump" scams. (Internet)
http://www.fmew.com/archive/lies/ |
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Fraud Bureau
Fraud Bureau: Search for, or register, a complaint relating to online vendors and online auctions, including information and news about fraud on the Internet. (Internet)
http://www.fraudbureau.com |
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The Real Truth
The Real Truth: Site provides information about Internet hoaxes, bogus viruses, urban legends, chain letters, email hoaxes, Internet security, and anecdotes about dumb people. (Internet)
http://home.cfl.rr.com/realtruth/ |
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Internet Scams
Internet Scams: Site to combat registrar abuse (i.e. denial of transfer)and domain name theft. Advocates organizing a class action lawsuit against ICANN and unscrupulous registrars. (Internet)
http://www.InternetScams.info |
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WebAssured
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. (Internet)
http://www.webassured.com/ |
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National Fraud Information Center
National Fraud Information Center: National Consumer's League's website provides a page devoted to Internet fraud. (Internet)
http://www.fraud.org/ |
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Cyber Criminals Most Wanted
Cyber Criminals Most Wanted: Overview of cyber criminal activity that includes safety, security, viruses, scams, filtering, encryption, hackers and government legislation. (Internet)
http://www.ccmostwanted.com |
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Carbuyingtips.com - Fraud Guide
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. (Internet)
http://www.carbuyingtips.com/fraud.htm |
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Virtual Feedback
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. (Internet)
http://www.virtualfeedback.com |
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The Register - FBI cracks down on pyramid scam cybervillains
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. (Internet)
http://www.theregister.co.uk/content/6/19189.html |
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Law Enforcers Target 'Top 10' Online Scams
Law Enforcers Target 'Top 10' Online Scams: Consumer Protection Cops From 9 Countries, 5 U.S. Agencies, And 23 States Tackle Internet Fraud [FTC] (Internet)
http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2000/10/topten.htm |
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