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Antiscam.net
Information about avoiding scams involving Eastern European women, especially Russian ones.
http://www.antiscam.net/
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Auction Deadbeats
Online Auctioneer's list of deadbeat bidders.
http://www.angelfire.com/journal/ronindh/deadbeats.html
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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
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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/
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Catty Shaq
Discussion forum covering various different types of online fraud and scams.
http://www.cattyshaq.com/
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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
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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/
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Digital Age Fraud
Covers so called "spam charges" to credit cards a string of international fraudsters.
http://www.digitalagefraud.com/
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Federal Bureau of Investigation - Common Fraud Schemes
Describes scams to avoid, most of which are internet-related.
http://www.fbi.gov/majcases/fraud/fraudschemes.htm
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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
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GPTBoycott.com
Identifies "Get-Paid-To" websites that don't live up to their promises.
http://www.gptboycott.com
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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
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Hoaxkill
Site includes lists and links identifying internet virus hoaxes, chain letters, urban legends, parodies of hoaxes, and discussion forum.
http://www.hoaxkill.com/
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How to Avoid Internet Investment Scams
Securities and Exchange Commission information about investment fraud.
http://www.sec.gov/investor/pubs/cyberfraud.htm
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Internet ScamBusters
Extensive information on fraud, scams, hoaxes, urban legends and credit card fraud. Free e-zine and reports.
http://www.scambusters.com/
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National Fraud Information Center
National Consumer's League's website provides a page devoted to Internet fraud.
http://www.fraud.org/
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RipOffs.org
The Internet news magazine dedicated to protecting your assets.
http://www.ripoffs.org/
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Spam: Where to Complain About Frauds & Scams on the Internet
Links to government, advocacy, and watchdog groups accepting consumer complaints about Internet fraud and scams.
http://www.elsop.com/wrc/complain.htm
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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/
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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/
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The WorldWide Scam Network
Satire, parody, alternate opinions and links to scientific tests and reports about many of the unusual products on the Internet.
http://www.hawaiionline.biz
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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
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VMyths
Extensive resource for identifying and debunking computer virus hoaxes and myths.
http://www.vmyths.com/index.cfm
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Web Host Scams
Outlines things one should watch out for when signing up with a web host.
http://www.webhostingchoice.com/scams.php
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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/
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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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