- 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.
- 1GlobalSource Auction Fraud Tracker
An Online Resource for Victims of Robert Topel and 1Globalsource Ebay Auction Fraud. Provides useful information on filing complaints with the proper law enforcement agencies, a forum for meaningful exchange of ideas regarding the case(s) and updates victims of any important news developments.
- Anti-Phishing.org
Organization created to stop phishing and email scams. News archive, reporting, and resources.
- Antiscam.net
Information about avoiding scams involving Eastern European women, especially Russian ones.
- Auction Deadbeats
Online Auctioneer's list of deadbeat bidders.
- Black List
Lists tactics used by Russian scam-artists, fake dating and marriage agencies, and names and addresses of Russian women reported as 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.
- 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.
- DoubleBillers.com
Focuses on the activities of Ami & Sarit Shafrir under the business names J K Publications, Webtel and Netfill. Site has links to court documents and affidavits, and includes a message board and reporting page. illegitimate business practice. Namely, Credit Card & Phone Billing Fraud. fraudulent charges on there credit cards.
- Drawzone war zone
Exposes the Drawzone scam, 'Karicatures for Kids', which purports to provide caricatures for East Timor children.
- Easy Background Check
Modeling Company Background Check website. Research and report experience with modeling agencies.
- Electronic Commerce Resource Center
A clearinghouse for electronic commerce information and resources, including Internet fraud.
- 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.
- FTC exposes top 10 Web scams
Internet auctions, credit card fraud rank highest. [CNN]
- 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.
- Hosting Scam Exposed
"Diary" of problems encountered by customers of Global Internet Solutions.
- How to Avoid Internet Investment Scams
Securities and Exchange Commission information about investment fraud.
- Internet 101
Lists websites covering internet hoaxes, myths, frauds, chain letters and anti-spam resources. Includes link to a half hour TV program by Internet-101.com.
- Internet Detective
An interactive tutorial on evaluating the quality of Internet resources.
- 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 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.
- Law Enforcers Target 'Top 10' Online Scams
Consumer Protection Cops From 9 Countries, 5 U.S. Agencies, And 23 States Tackle Internet Fraud [FTC]
- 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.
- RipOffs.org
The Internet news magazine dedicated to protecting your assets.
- Russian Scam
Site exposes agencies and women reported as operating mail order bride scams. Emphasis is on scams originating from Russia, Ukraine, Belarus and other countries of former Soviet Union.
- Scam Cannabis
Exposing the truth about Internet online fraud scams, hoaxes, myths, misinformation and ripoffs. Scam buster contest.
- 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.
- SEC warns against free-stock offers
They're not just annoying. The free-stock deals being e-mailed around the Net are illegal.
- 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.
- The Real Truth
Site provides information about Internet hoaxes, bogus viruses, urban legends, chain letters, email hoaxes, Internet security, and anecdotes about dumb people.
- 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.
- 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).
- The WorldWide Scam Network
Satire, parody, alternate opinions and links to scientific tests and reports about many of the unusual products on the Internet.
- 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.
- Zone Patrol
Keeps a running list of websites that have taken advantage of people in the past.
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