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Antiscam.net
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Information about avoiding scams involving Eastern European women, especially Russian ones.
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Auction Deadbeats
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Online Auctioneer's list of deadbeat bidders.
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Catching Online Traders In A Web of Lies
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An article describing the growing problem of internet stock fraud including recent "pump and dump" scams.
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Catty Shaq
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Discussion forum covering various different types of online fraud and scams.
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Cyber Criminals Most Wanted
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Overview of cyber criminal activity that includes safety, security, viruses, scams, filtering, encryption, hackers and government legislation.
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Cybercrime
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Computer crime section of the Department of Justice contains links relating to internet commerce, intellectual property crimes, cybercrimes and general information.
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Federal Trade Commission
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Information from the FTC on E-commerce and the Internet. Includes anti-fraud tips.
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Fraud Bureau
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Search for, or register, a complaint relating to online vendors and online auctions, including information and news about fraud on the Internet.
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GPTBoycott.com
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Identifies "Get-Paid-To" websites that don't live up to their promises.
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Hoax du Jour
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Regular commentary on the phenomena of misinformation and hoaxes on the Internet. Special attention to chain e-mail, 'Net rumors, scams, and hoaxes.
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Hoaxkill
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Site includes lists and links identifying internet virus hoaxes, chain letters, urban legends, parodies of hoaxes, and discussion forum.
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Internet Fraud
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Department of Justice site includes information defining Internet fraud, what to do about it, and where to go to get more information.
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Internet ScamBusters
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Extensive information on fraud, scams, hoaxes, urban legends and credit card fraud. Free e-zine and reports.
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Internet Scams
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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.
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Junk Email
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Resource site for dealing with e-mail scams.
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Law Enforcers Target 'Top 10' Online Scams
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Consumer Protection Cops From 9 Countries, 5 U.S. Agencies, And 23 States Tackle Internet Fraud [FTC]
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National Fraud Information Center
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National Consumer's League's website provides a page devoted to Internet fraud.
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NetScalped.com
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Source for news about internet issues--including scams, hoaxes, and fraud. Links to related websites, software, online courses, and advice.
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RipOffs.org
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The Internet news magazine dedicated to protecting your assets.
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Spam: Where to Complain About Frauds & Scams on the Internet
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Links to government, advocacy, and watchdog groups accepting consumer complaints about Internet fraud and scams.
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The Real Truth
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Site provides information about Internet hoaxes, bogus viruses, urban legends, chain letters, email hoaxes, Internet security, and anecdotes about dumb people.
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The Register - FBI cracks down on pyramid scam cybervillains
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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.
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The Register - Online fraud rife in the US
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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).
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Virtual Feedback
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Free online website for Internet buyers and sellers to leave feedback on all types of transactions. Check for Internet fraud before you buy.
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VMyths
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Extensive resource for identifying and debunking computer virus hoaxes and myths.
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Web Host Scams
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Outlines things one should watch out for when signing up with a web host.
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Zone Patrol
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Keeps a running list of websites that have taken advantage of people in the past.
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Carbuyingtips.com - Fraud Guide
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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.
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Digital Age Fraud
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Covers so called "spam charges" to credit cards a string of international fraudsters.
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Easy Background Check
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Modeling company background check website.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation - Common Fraud Schemes
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Describes scams to avoid, most of which are internet-related.
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Hoaxes, Scams and Rip-offs
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Basics on hoaxes, scams and rip-offs on the internet. How to spot them and where to report them. Useful links
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How to Avoid Internet Investment Scams
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Securities and Exchange Commission information about investment fraud.
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Internet Crime Complaint Center
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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.
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Internet Hoax Watch
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HealthCentral.com topic center. Focuses on health email and internet hoaxes.
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ScamHound
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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.
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SEC warns against free-stock offers
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They're not just annoying. The free-stock deals being e-mailed around the Net are illegal.
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The El Gordo Lottery Scam
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Essay offers an actual record of an interaction with a scammer posing as a representative of the Spanish Lottery.
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The WorldWide Scam Network
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Satire, parody, alternate opinions and links to scientific tests and reports about many of the unusual products on the Internet.
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WebAssured
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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.
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