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Advance Fee Fraud
Humor, 419 Advance Fee Fraud Nigerian Scam, 419 Fraud.com, 419Legal, Advance Fee Business Scams, Advance Fee Fraud and Banks, Africanscam.co.uk, Anatomy of a 419 scam, Artists Against 419, Avoid Nigerian Advance Fee Fraud, Brian Wizard
Business Opportunities
Chain Letters, BobCat's Anti-MMF and Anti-Spam Forum, Business Opportunities: Consumer Information, Real Estate Investment Gurus, Shaking the Money Tree, Suspected Pyramid Schemes, What's Wrong with Multi-Level Marketing?, Women Empowering Women, a Pyramid Gifting Scheme
Charities
Charity Watch - CBC News: Disclosure
Internet
Chain Letters, Fake Escrow Sites, Make Money Fast, Antiscam.net, Auction Deadbeats, Carbuyingtips.com - Fraud Guide, Catching Online Traders In A Web of Lies, Cyber Criminals Most Wanted, Cybercrime, Direct Fraud, Easy Background Check, Electronic Commerce Resource Center, Federal Bureau of Investigation - Common Fraud Sch
Investment
Ponzi or Pyramid Schemes, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Federal Trade Commission, Foreign Exchange (Forex) and Commodities Frauds, National Futures Association, The Diligizer Black List and Message Board, The Eagle's Nest, The Typology of Financial Scandals, Top Ten Dot Cons: Investments
Political
National Whistleblower Center
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.
Am I A Fraud Victim?
Information provided by Trans Union to determine if you are a victim of credit fraud.
American Alcohol Analyzers Fraud
Reports on a fraudulent "company" that sells coin operated breathalyzer vending machines.
American Petroleum Promotions Fraud
Resources for independent sales representatives left out in the cold.
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
International 25,000-member professional organization dedicated to fighting fraud and white-collar crime.
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.
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).
Better Business Bureau
Better Business Bureaus can alert you to complaints against companies in your area.
Cagey Consumer
Provides information, news, alerts and resources to assist consumers in identifying scams and bad deals.
Catch a Conman
Relates experience with a purported "healer" known as Rick Kendrick. Visitors encouraged to submit information about other known criminals/con artists.
Counterfeiting
Article about the spread of counterfeit cash, and the art of J.S.G. Boggs.
Crimes of Persuasion
Information on the workings and scope of telemarketing and investment fraud and consumer scams.
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)
Financial Scandals
Guide and links to information on major financial scandals, bank frauds, money laundering, corruption, scams, and organized crime.
Fraud-Aid - First aid for fraud victims
Free online fraud victim assistance and education.
HealthCentral Internet Hoax Watch
News, commentary, and links on internet hoaxes. (Not just medical hoaxes.)
HNC Fraud Consulting
Company offering fraud management services.
Insurance Frauds Information
Information on how to avoid becoming a victim of insurance fraud provided by the New York State Insurance Department.
Lies People Tell
Real lies from real lives.
Life Advice: Being a Victim of Fraud
Information provided by Met Life on fraud, identity theft and insurance fraud.
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.
Marlock's Fraudtech Institute of Cons, Frauds
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.
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 information.
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.
Quatloos
Seeks to educate about various types of scams and frauds, how these deals really work, and how to manage the risks.
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.
Scam Alerts and Information
National Security Institute page with links to descriptions of various scams: investment, job, automotive, charity, work at home, and business.
Scam Shield
Interactive community dedicated to fighting consumer fraud. Features 'report a scam' section, fraud resources and email alert service.
Scams
Highlights of historical scams, frauds, bubbles, pyramids, cons and humbugs.
Scams 101
Amusing site providing information on all types of scams.
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.
Seniors Beware--Don't Become a Victim of Frau
The Ohio State University Extension provides information on how to identify a fraud.
Taxpayers Against Fraud
Nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing fraud against the U.S. government.
WorldWideWhistleblowers
Speak out about unethical business practices, corruption, and vital social issues without reprisal. News, links, case studies, and updates.