Fraud
Fraud Links
- Fraud Defense Network A connection point for the anti-fraud community, founded and funded primarily by the insurance industry.
- Nigerian Advance Fee Fraud U.S. Secret Service explains the fraud perpetrated by Nigerian nationals (also called 4-1-9 schemes).
- Am I A Fraud Victim? Information provided by Trans Union to determine if you are a victim of credit fraud.
- Stamford Veitch Information sought regarding victims defrauded by Stamford Veitch.
- Lies People Tell Real lies from real lives.
- 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)
- kNOw Fraud Offers consumer fraud information from a variety of federal law enforcement and regulatory agencies. Provides links for reporting fraud.
- VerifyFraud Resources to help victims deal with credit card fraud and identity theft crimes.
- Nigerian Scam -- Promise of Millions The experience of one businessman contacted in a con known as the Nigerian Scam. Contact via a fax offers millions of dollars in compensation for holding even more millions of dollars in your bank account.
- Hang Up On Fraud Mini-lesson on how to avoid becoming a victim of fraud.
- Scams 101 Amusing site providing information on all types of scams.
- Scam Alerts and Information National Security Institute page with links to descriptions of various scams: investment, job, automotive, charity, work at home, and business.
- The 419 Coalition Background and information about scam sometimes known as the "Advance Fee Fraud", the "Fax Scam", "419" and other names which originated and operates out of Nigeria.
- Taxpayers Against Fraud Nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing fraud against the U.S. government.
- Seniors Beware--Don't Become a Victim of Fraud The Ohio State University Extension provides information on how to identify a fraud.
- Scams Highlights of historical scams, frauds, bubbles, pyramids, cons and humbugs.
- Pyramid Scheme Alert International organization to expose, study and prevent illegal pyramid schemes. Site includes news, alerts, resources, legal information and consumer information.
- 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.
- Crime Control Center.com A network of forensic, fraud, industrial espionage and investigation experts who assist businesses in the identification, prevention and detection of business criminal activities.
- 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.
- BobCat's Anti-MMF and Anti-Spam Forum Message board for discussion and to expose Make Money Fast (MMF) scams.
- HealthCentral Internet Hoax Watch News, commentary, and links on internet hoaxes. (Not just medical hoaxes.)
- Association of Certified Fraud Examiners International 25,000-member professional organization dedicated to fighting fraud and white-collar crime.
- Pyramid Scheme Scam Calculator Tool that illustrates how pyramid schemes defraud participants.
- Financial Scandals Guide and links to information on major financial scandals, bank frauds, money laundering, corruption, scams, and organized crime.
- Le Club Ponzi Site mocks Le Club Prive, alleging it to be a fraudulent and illegal Ponzi club.
- Models Exposed Advice on how to identify and avoid disreputable modeling agencies.
- About 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.
- Catch a Conman Relates experience with a purported "healer" known as Rick Kendrick. Visitors encouraged to submit information about other known criminals/con artists.
- 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.
- Verify Fraud Information about credit card fraud including advice, support groups, message boards, fraud research, and fraud prevention resources.
- Global Prosperity Group is not the Gateway to Financial Freedom Site provides content to The Gateway to Financial Freedom and alleges that the program is a scam.
- Life Advice: Being a Victim of Fraud Information provided by Met Life on fraud, identity theft and insurance fraud.
- Quatloos Seeks to educate about various types of scams and frauds, how these deals really work, and how to manage the risks.
- Stuffing Envelopes Information Site Lists of envelope-stuffing scams and things that don't make any sense about envelope-stuffing "opportunities".
- Citizens For Justice Domain registered by Dunston Communications, invites submission of cases to be judged by Internet jury, presided over by Judge X and associates. Newsletter available.
- Insurance Frauds Information Information on how to avoid becoming a victim of insurance fraud provided by the New York State Insurance Department.
- HNC Fraud Consulting Company offering fraud management services.
- The Better Business Bureau Central Web Server for U.S. and Canada Better Business Bureaus can alert you to complaints against companies in your area.
- Citizens for Justice - Case #31 - Monty Roberts Information about accusations of fraud against Monty Roberts, the "Horse Whisperer", including allegations, lawsuits, news reports and public protests.
- Marlock's Fraudtech Institute of Cons, Frauds and Other Lies 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.
- Counterfeiting Article about the spread of counterfeit cash, and the art of J.S.G. Boggs.
- 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).
- Crimes of Persuasion Information on the workings and scope of telemarketing and investment fraud and consumer scams.
- Scam Shield Interactive community dedicated to fighting consumer fraud. Features 'report a scam' section, fraud resources and email alert service.
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