Recognizing Scams and Frauds
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| Cross-Border Scams | The internet gives buyers access to a world of goods and services, and gives sellers access to a world of customers. Unfortunately, the internet also gives con artists the very same access. But being on guard online can help you maximize the global benefi | |
| Current Internet Scams | Hoax-Slayer is dedicated to debunking email hoaxes, thwarting Internet scammers, combating spam, and educating web users about email and Internet security issues. Hoax-Slayer allows Internet users to check the veracity of common email hoaxes and aims to c | |
| Facts for Consumers - Dot Cons | The Internet has spawned a whole new lexicon and brought the world to your living room, 24/7/365. And while the opportunities online for consumers are almost endless, there are some challenges, too. As in dot con. | |
| Fraud Avoidance and Reporting Resources | Here are some excellent fraud prevention and reporting resources to help you. You can also use them to find out if a company is on the up and up before you send in your hard earned money. | |
| Hot Scams | This is an international anti-scam website for reporting, sharing and dissemination of scam info. | |
| How Investment Scams Work | Most investment scams use the same basic principles: promises of great profit, assurances of no risk and assertions of urgency and secrecy. The con artist is likable, friendly and professional. A lot of people think they can spot a scam from a mile away. | |
| Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) | The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) is a partnership between the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C), and the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA). IC3's mission is to serve as a vehicle to receive, de | |
| Internet Fraud | Listed below are tips to protect yourself and your family from various forms of Internet fraud. | |
| Internet Fraud Tips | If you need advice about an Internet or online solicitation, or you want to report a possible scam, use the Online Reporting Form or or call the NFIC hotline at 1-800-876-7060. | |
| Is this a scam? | This is a Google Custom Search Engine tuned to anti-scam and anti-fraud sites, useful forums, and government agency websites. Learn more, report bad results, or create your own custom search engine. By Jason Morrison | |
| Report Scams: What To Do If You Get Scammed | We're frequently asked: "Who can I turn to report a scam about...?" We hope this never happens to you. And as a subscriber to Internet ScamBusters, you're much less likely to get taken than other people. But, if it does happen, here are some excellent re | |
| The Top 10 Internet/Email Scams | Internet for Beginners - The Top 10 Internet/Email Scams | |
| Types of Internet Scams | Fraud Types: Auction Fraud, Counterfeit Payments Fraud, Financial Fraud, Identity Fraud, Online Advertising Fraud, Pharmacy Fraud, Software Piracy, Sweepstakes/Lottery Fraud |