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• Internet Fraud Complaint Center   - 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.

  Antiscam.net - Information about avoiding scams involving Eastern European women, especially Russian ones..

  Auction Deadbeats - Online Auctioneer's list of deadbeat bidders..

  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..

  Catching Online Traders In A Web of Lies - An article describing the growing problem of internet stock fraud including recent "pump and dump" scams..

  Catty Shaq - Discussion forum covering various different types of online fraud and scams..

  Cyber Criminals Most Wanted - Overview of cyber criminal activity that includes safety, security, viruses, scams, filtering, encryption, hackers and government legislation..

  Cybercrime - Computer crime section of the Department of Justice contains links relating to internet commerce, intellectual property crimes, cybercrimes and general information..

  Direct Fraud - Free membership site for businesses and consumers to identify websites and companies that are conducting scams. Includes forum, message board, monthly newsletters & reporting toolbar..

  Easy Background Check - Modeling company background check website..

  The El Gordo Lottery Scam - Essay offers an actual record of an interaction with a scammer posing as a representative of the Spanish Lottery..

  Federal Bureau of Investigation - Common Fraud Schemes - Describes scams to avoid, most of which are internet-related..

  Federal Trade Commission - Information from the FTC on E-commerce and the Internet. Includes anti-fraud tips..

  Fraud Bureau - Search for, or register, a complaint relating to online vendors and online auctions, including information and news about fraud on the Internet..

  GPTBoycott.com - Identifies "Get-Paid-To" websites that don't live up to their promises..

  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..

  Hoaxkill - Site includes lists and links identifying internet virus hoaxes, chain letters, urban legends, parodies of hoaxes, and discussion forum..

  How to Avoid Internet Investment Scams - Securities and Exchange Commission information about investment fraud..

  Internet Fraud - Department of Justice site includes information defining Internet fraud, what to do about it, and where to go to get more information..

  Internet Fraud - Lucian Romeo Friedel - Personal experience attempting to buy from Lucian Romeo Freidel in Madrid, Spain. Also known as Alina Mihaela Popa, Barone Domenico, ebay ID BEARLESS75, Andrey Sell.

  Internet Hoax Watch - HealthCentral.com topic center. Focuses on health email and internet hoaxes..

  Internet ScamBusters - Extensive information on fraud, scams, hoaxes, urban legends and credit card fraud. Free e-zine and reports..

  Internet Scams - 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..

  Jerkz.com - Site devoted to exposing Internet scams, hoaxes, con games, computer viruses, hackers, and spammers. Email notification service available..

  Junk Email - Resource site for dealing with e-mail scams..

  Liquidation Universe Scam - Focuses on the Liquidation Universe Ebay Laptop Computer Scam. Assistance and resources for victims of fraudulent auctions..

  National Fraud Information Center - National Consumer's League's website provides a page devoted to Internet fraud..

  NetScalped.com - Source for news about internet issues--including scams, hoaxes, and fraud. Links to related websites, software, online courses, and advice..

  The Real Truth - Site provides information about Internet hoaxes, bogus viruses, urban legends, chain letters, email hoaxes, Internet security, and anecdotes about dumb people..

  RipOffs.org - The Internet news magazine dedicated to protecting your assets..

  ScamHound - 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..

  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..

  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..

  VMyths - Extensive resource for identifying and debunking computer virus hoaxes and myths..

  Web Host Scams - Outlines things one should watch out for when signing up with a web host..

  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..

  The WorldWide Scam Network - Satire, parody, alternate opinions and links to scientific tests and reports about many of the unusual products on the Internet..

  Zone Patrol - Keeps a running list of websites that have taken advantage of people in the past..

  The Register - FBI cracks down on pyramid scam cybervillains - 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. (May 24, 2001).

  The Register - Online fraud rife in the US - 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). (March 7, 2001).

  Law Enforcers Target 'Top 10' Online Scams - Consumer Protection Cops From 9 Countries, 5 U.S. Agencies, And 23 States Tackle Internet Fraud [FTC] (October, 2000).

  SEC warns against free-stock offers - They're not just annoying. The free-stock deals being e-mailed around the Net are illegal. (July 19, 1999).

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