- Financial Scandals - http://www.ex.ac.uk/~RDavies/arian/scandals/
Guide and links to information on major financial scandals, bank frauds, money laundering, corruption, scams, and organized crime.
- Better Business Bureau - http://www.bbb.org/
Better Business Bureaus can alert you to complaints against companies in your area.
- Taxpayers Against Fraud - http://www.taf.org/taf/
Nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing fraud against the U.S. government.
- Scam Alerts and Information - http://nsi.org/tips/scams.html
National Security Institute page with links to descriptions of various scams: investment, job, automotive, charity, work at home, and business.
- BBB kNOw Fraud Video - http://www.bbbvideo.com/fraud.html
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).
- Scams 101 - http://www.friendsinbusiness.com/scams/
Amusing site providing information on all types of scams.
- Russian Dating Agencies Black List - http://www.womenrussia.com/blacklist.htm
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.
- A Bell Tolls - http://abtolls.com/information/avoidprepaidscams.html
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.
- Fed Up With Bally Total Fitness Heath Clubs - http://www.mwns.com
Dissatisfied members share experiences with Bally Total Fitness. Post complaints, locate information about class action lawsuits. Forum for posting messages. (Contains some vulgar language)
- HealthCentral Internet Hoax Watch - http://www.healthcentral.com/centers/onecenter.cfm?center=Internet_Hoax_Watch
News, commentary, and links on internet hoaxes. (Not just medical hoaxes.)
- Catch a Conman - http://www.catchaconman.com
Relates experience with a purported "healer" known as Rick Kendrick. Visitors encouraged to submit information about other known criminals/con artists.
- Scam Shield - http://www.scamshield.com
Interactive community dedicated to fighting consumer fraud. Features 'report a scam' section, fraud resources and email alert service.
- Quatloos - http://www.quatloos.com/
Seeks to educate about various types of scams and frauds, how these deals really work, and how to manage the risks.
- Insurance Frauds Information - http://www.ins.state.ny.us/fd5victc.htm
Information on how to avoid becoming a victim of insurance fraud provided by the New York State Insurance Department.
- Am I A Fraud Victim? - http://www.transunion.com/Personal/FraudInformation.asp
Information provided by Trans Union to determine if you are a victim of credit fraud.
- WorldWideWhistleblowers - http://www.worldwidewhistleblowers.com
Speak out about unethical business practices, corruption, and vital social issues without reprisal. News, links, case studies, and updates.
- Marlock's Fraudtech Institute of Cons, Frauds and Other Lies - http://fraudtech.bizland.com/
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.
- Cagey Consumer - http://cageyconsumer.com/
Provides information, news, alerts and resources to assist consumers in identifying scams and bad deals.
- Counterfeiting - http://www.sniggle.net/counterfeit.php
Article about the spread of counterfeit cash, and the art of J.S.G. Boggs.
- Scams - http://www.sniggle.net/scams.php
Highlights of historical scams, frauds, bubbles, pyramids, cons and humbugs.
- NetScams - http://www.netscams.com/
Seeks to provide current information related to the internet with links to sites covering personal safety on the Internet, protecting children, computer security on the Internet, spam, privacy, virus protection, and a forum to share concerns and information.
- Scamwatch - http://www.scamwatch.gov.au/content/scams/scams.asp
Comprehensive site providing information on several types of scams, schemes and fraud. Site information is provided by various Australian consumer protection agencies but most of the information is universal.
- Professionals Against Confidence Crime - http://www.pac-c.org
Site information provided by a network of law enforcement and business professionals involved in the investigation and prevention of frauds and confidence crimes. Free fraud prevention programs, articles and message forum available.
- American Alcohol Analyzers Fraud - http://www.aaanalyzersfraud.4t.com/
Reports on a fraudulent "company" that sells coin operated breathalyzer vending machines.
- Literary Contest Cautions - http://windpub.com/literary.scams/
Information on fraudulent writing contests with tips on how to check the legitimacy of a contest. Information about specific contests to avoid.
- Crimes of Persuasion - http://www.crimes-of-persuasion.com/
Information on the workings and scope of telemarketing and investment fraud and consumer scams.
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