» Internet Crime 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. Formerly the Internet Fraud Complaint Center. http://www.ic3.gov/
Sites:
» Antiscam.net
Information about avoiding scams involving Eastern European women, especially Russian ones.
http://www.antiscam.net/
» Auction Deadbeats
Online Auctioneer's list of deadbeat bidders.
http://www.angelfire.com/journal/ronindh/deadbeats.html
» 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.
http://www.carbuyingtips.com/fraud.htm
» Catching Online Traders In A Web of Lies
An article describing the growing problem of internet stock fraud including recent "pump and dump" scams.
http://www.fmew.com/archive/lies/
» Catty Shaq
Discussion forum covering various different types of online fraud and scams.
http://www.cattyshaq.com/
» Cyber Criminals Most Wanted
Overview of cyber criminal activity that includes safety, security, viruses, scams, filtering, encryption, hackers and government legislation.
http://www.ccmostwanted.com
» Cybercrime
Computer crime section of the Department of Justice contains links relating to internet commerce, intellectual property crimes, cybercrimes and general information.
http://www.cybercrime.gov/
» Digital Age Fraud
Covers so called "spam charges" to credit cards a string of international fraudsters.
http://www.digitalagefraud.com/
» Easy Background Check
Modeling company background check website.
http://www.easybackgroundcheck.com/
» Federal Trade Commission
Information from the FTC on E-commerce and the Internet. Includes anti-fraud tips.
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/menu-internet.htm
» Fraud Bureau
Search for, or register, a complaint relating to online vendors and online auctions, including information and news about fraud on the Internet.
http://www.fraudbureau.com
» GPTBoycott.com
Identifies "Get-Paid-To" websites that don't live up to their promises.
http://www.gptboycott.com
» 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.
http://www.korova.com/virus/hoax.htm
» 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
http://edsbandwagon.com
» Hoaxkill
Site includes lists and links identifying internet virus hoaxes, chain letters, urban legends, parodies of hoaxes, and discussion forum.
http://www.hoaxkill.com/
» How to Avoid Internet Investment Scams
Securities and Exchange Commission information about investment fraud.
http://www.sec.gov/investor/pubs/cyberfraud.htm
» Internet Fraud
Department of Justice site includes information defining Internet fraud, what to do about it, and where to go to get more information.
http://www.usdoj.gov/criminal/fraud/internet/
» Internet Hoax Watch
HealthCentral.com topic center. Focuses on health email and internet hoaxes.
http://www.healthcentral.com/Centers/OneCenter.cfm?Center=Internet%5FHoax%5FWatch
» Internet ScamBusters
Extensive information on fraud, scams, hoaxes, urban legends and credit card fraud. Free e-zine and reports.
http://www.scambusters.com/
» Junk Email
Resource site for dealing with e-mail scams.
http://www.junkemail.org/
» Law Enforcers Target 'Top 10' Online Scams
Consumer Protection Cops From 9 Countries, 5 U.S. Agencies, And 23 States Tackle Internet Fraud [FTC]
http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2000/10/topten.htm
» Money Laundering Fraud
Tracks current fraudulent "money mule" operations operated through the Internet.
http://www.bobbear.co.uk/
» National Fraud Information Center
National Consumer's League's website provides a page devoted to Internet fraud.
http://www.fraud.org/
» RipOffs.org
The Internet news magazine dedicated to protecting your assets.
http://www.ripoffs.org/
» SEC warns against free-stock offers
They're not just annoying. The free-stock deals being e-mailed around the Net are illegal.
http://news.zdnet.com/2100-9595_22-515193.html
» 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.
http://scambusters.co.nz/
» Tabatha Marshall
A catalog of alleged bogus job offers and phishing attempts. Includes a comment board.
http://www.tabathamarshall.com/
» The El Gordo Lottery Scam
Essay offers an actual record of an interaction with a scammer posing as a representative of the Spanish Lottery.
http://www.geocities.com/elgordolotteryscam/
» The Real Truth
Site provides information about Internet hoaxes, bogus viruses, urban legends, chain letters, email hoaxes, Internet security, and anecdotes about dumb people.
http://home.cfl.rr.com/realtruth/
» 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.
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2001/05/24/fbi_cracks_down_on_pyramid/
» 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).
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2001/03/07/online_fraud_rife/
» VMyths
Extensive resource for identifying and debunking computer virus hoaxes and myths.
http://www.vmyths.com/index.cfm
» 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.
http://www.virtualfeedback.com
» Web Host Scams
Outlines things one should watch out for when signing up with a web host.
http://www.webhostingchoice.com/scams.php
» 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.
http://www.webassured.com/
» Zone Patrol
Keeps a running list of websites that have taken advantage of people in the past.
http://www.zonepatrol.com/
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