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Better Business Bureau - http://www.bbb.org/
Better Business Bureaus can alert you to complaints against companies in your area. |
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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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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. |
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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. |
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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.) |
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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. |
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Fraud-Aid - First aid for fraud victims - http://www.fraudaid.com/
Free online fraud victim assistance and education. |
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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). |
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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. |
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Scams - http://www.sniggle.net/scams.php
Highlights of historical scams, frauds, bubbles, pyramids, cons and humbugs. |
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Avoid Becoming a Victim of Credit Card Fraud - http://www.jewelryimpressions.com/fraudart.html
Information for merchants who operate e-commerce sites on recognizing signs of fraud and what to do if you become a victim. |
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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. |
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WorldWideWhistleblowers - http://www.worldwidewhistleblowers.com
Speak out about unethical business practices, corruption, and vital social issues without reprisal. News, links, case studies, and updates. |
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Life Advice: Being a Victim of Fraud - http://www.metlife.com/Lifeadvice/Money/Docs/fraud3.html
Information provided by Met Life on fraud, identity theft and insurance fraud. |
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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. |