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Better Business Bureau - http://www.bbb.org/
Better Business Bureaus can alert you to complaints against companies in your area. |
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Financial Scandals - http://www.ex.ac.uk/~RDavies/arian/scandals/
Guide and links to information on major financial scandals, bank frauds, money laundering, corruption, scams, and organized crime. |
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Quatloos - http://www.quatloos.com/
Seeks to educate about various types of scams and frauds, how these deals really work, and how to manage the risks. |
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Association of Certified Fraud Examiners - http://www.cfenet.com
International 25,000-member professional organization dedicated to fighting fraud and white-collar crime. |
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Crimes of Persuasion - http://www.crimes-of-persuasion.com/
Information on the workings and scope of telemarketing and investment fraud and consumer scams. |
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Taxpayers Against Fraud - http://www.taf.org/taf/
Nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing fraud against the U.S. government. |
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Fraud-Aid - First aid for fraud victims - http://www.fraudaid.com/
Free online fraud victim assistance and education. |
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Literary Contest Cautions - http://windpub.com/literary.scams/
Information on fraudulent writing contests with tips on how to check the legitimacy of a contest. Information about specific contests to avoid. |
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Catch a Conman - http://www.catchaconman.com
Relates experience with a purported "healer" known as Rick Kendrick. Visitors encouraged to submit information about other known criminals/con artists. |
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Scamwatch - http://www.scamwatch.gov.au/content/scams/scams.asp
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. |
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Scams - http://www.sniggle.net/scams.php
Highlights of historical scams, frauds, bubbles, pyramids, cons and humbugs. |
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Counterfeiting - http://www.sniggle.net/counterfeit.php
Article about the spread of counterfeit cash, and the art of J.S.G. Boggs. |
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Cagey Consumer - http://cageyconsumer.com/
Provides information, news, alerts and resources to assist consumers in identifying scams and bad deals. |
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Scams 101 - http://www.friendsinbusiness.com/scams/
Amusing site providing information on all types of scams. |
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Marlock's Fraudtech Institute of Cons, Frauds and Other Lies - http://fraudtech.bizland.com/
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. |
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Seniors Beware--Don't Become a Victim of Fraud - http://ohioline.osu.edu/ss-fact/0121.html
The Ohio State University Extension provides information on how to identify a fraud. |
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Professionals Against Confidence Crime - http://www.pac-c.org
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. |
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Am I A Fraud Victim? - http://www.transunion.com/Personal/FraudInformation.asp
Information provided by Trans Union to determine if you are a victim of credit fraud. |
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American Alcohol Analyzers Fraud - http://www.aaanalyzersfraud.4t.com/
Reports on a fraudulent "company" that sells coin operated breathalyzer vending machines. |
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HealthCentral Internet Hoax Watch - http://www.healthcentral.com/centers/onecenter.cfm?center=Internet_Hoax_Watch
News, commentary, and links on internet hoaxes. (Not just medical hoaxes.) |
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Avoid Becoming a Victim of Credit Card Fraud - http://www.merchandisebrokers.com/fraudart.html
Information for merchants who operate e-commerce sites on recognizing signs of fraud and what to do if you become a victim. |
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Scam Shield - http://www.scamshield.com
Interactive community dedicated to fighting consumer fraud. Features 'report a scam' section, fraud resources and email alert service. |
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NetScams - http://www.netscams.com/
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. |
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Insurance Frauds Information - http://www.ins.state.ny.us/fd5victc.htm
Information on how to avoid becoming a victim of insurance fraud provided by the New York State Insurance Department. |
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Fed Up With Bally Total Fitness Heath Clubs - http://www.mwns.com
Dissatisfied members share experiences with Bally Total Fitness. Post complaints, locate information about class action lawsuits. Forum for posting messages. (Contains some vulgar language) |
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Life Advice: Being a Victim of Fraud - http://www.metlife.com/Lifeadvice/Money/Docs/fraud3.html
Information provided by Met Life on fraud, identity theft and insurance fraud. |
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Scam Alerts and Information - http://nsi.org/tips/scams.html
National Security Institute page with links to descriptions of various scams: investment, job, automotive, charity, work at home, and business. |
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BBB kNOw Fraud Video - http://www.bbbvideo.com/fraud.html
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). |
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American Petroleum Promotions Fraud - http://www.angelfire.com/biz7/appgasfraud/index.html
Resources for independent sales representatives left out in the cold. |
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WorldWideWhistleblowers - http://www.worldwidewhistleblowers.com
Speak out about unethical business practices, corruption, and vital social issues without reprisal. News, links, case studies, and updates. |
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A Bell Tolls - http://abtolls.com/information/avoidprepaidscams.html
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. |
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Lies People Tell - http://www.liespeopletell.com
Real lies from real lives. |
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