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In law, fraud is intentional deception to cause a person to give up property or some lawful right. Fraud as more generally defined is deceit, trickery or cheating. This category is intended more for the legal description of fraud but may involve human rights or other issues which may or may not have any monetary or economic concerns.


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Lies People Tell - Real lies from real lives.
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Association of Certified Fraud Examiners - Organization dedicated to fighting fraud and white-collar crime.
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Financial Scandals - Information on various scams and scandals in banking, finance and related areas.
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The Better Business Bureau Central Web Server for U.S. and Canada - Better Business Bureaus can alert you to complaints against companies in your area.
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Taxpayers Against Fraud - Nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing fraud against the U.S. government.
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Scam Alerts and Information - National Security Institute page with links to descriptions of various scams: investment, job, automotive, charity, work at home, and business.
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BBB kNOw Fraud Video - 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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HNC Fraud Consulting - Company offering fraud management services.
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Le Club Ponzi - Site mocks Le Club Prive, alleging it to be a fraudulent and illegal Ponzi club.
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Scams 101 - Amusing site providing information on all types of scams.
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Russian Dating Agencies Black List - 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.
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Pyramid Scheme Alert - International organization to expose, study and prevent illegal pyramid schemes. Site includes news, alerts, resources, legal information and consumer information.
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A Bell Tolls - 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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Fed Up With Bally Total Fitness Heath Clubs - Dissatisfied members share experiences with Bally Total Fitness. Post complaints, locate information about class action lawsuits. Forum for posting messages. (Contains some vulgar language)
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HealthCentral Internet Hoax Watch - News, commentary, and links on internet hoaxes. (Not just medical hoaxes.)
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Pyramid Scheme Scam Calculator - Tool that illustrates how pyramid schemes defraud participants.
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Catch a Conman - Relates experience with a purported "healer" known as Rick Kendrick. Visitors encouraged to submit information about other known criminals/con artists.
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Scam Shield - Interactive community dedicated to fighting consumer fraud. Features 'report a scam' section, fraud resources and email alert service.
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Quatloos - 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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Insurance Frauds Information - Information on how to avoid becoming a victim of insurance fraud provided by the New York State Insurance Department.
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Am I A Fraud Victim? - Information provided by Trans Union to determine if you are a victim of credit fraud.
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Avoid Becoming a Victim of Credit Card Fraud - 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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Life Advice: Being a Victim of Fraud - Information provided by Met Life on fraud, identity theft and insurance fraud.
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WorldWideWhistleblowers - Speak out about unethical business practices, corruption, and vital social issues without reprisal. News, links, case studies, and updates.
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Marlock's Fraudtech Institute of Cons, Frauds and Other Lies - 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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Fraud-Aid - First aid for fraud victims - Free online fraud victim assistance and education.
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Cagey Consumer - Provides information, news, alerts and resources to assist consumers in identifying scams and bad deals.
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Counterfeiting - Article about the spread of counterfeit cash, and the art of J.S.G. Boggs.
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Scams - Highlights of historical scams, frauds, bubbles, pyramids, cons and humbugs.
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Seniors Beware--Don't Become a Victim of Fraud - The Ohio State University Extension provides information on how to identify a fraud.
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NetScams - 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.
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Scamwatch - 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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Professionals Against Confidence Crime - 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.
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American Alcohol Analyzers Fraud - Reports on a fraudulent "company" that sells coin operated breathalyzer vending machines.
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American Petroleum Promotions Fraud - Resources for independent sales representatives left out in the cold.
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Poetry Contest Caution - Provides a listing of some on-line poetry websites which sponsor misleading or deceptive "contests", for which no entry fees are usually charged.
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Articles in this category:

  • Fraud not taken seriously - How seriously are we taking Internet/Credit Card Fraud?

    Not very, says James Tall of Tall Networking, a computer consultant to small businesses. A client was recently sucked into a fraud scam and reports some very serious obstacles trying to fix th...
  • What is Fraud - Fraud occurs when a person knowingly or intentionally conceals, misrepresents, and makes a false statement to either deny or obtain workers' compensation benefits or insurance coverage, or otherwise ...
  • Phone Fraud - ...
  • Fraud - Would You Credit It? - ...
  • What's With All This Fraud on the Internet? - ...
  • CHECK FRAUD - YOU COULD BE ON THE HOOK!

    Did you know that the UCC (Uniform Commercial Code) regulations
    place responsibility for forgery losses partially on bank
    customers, rather than solely on the banks? But in addition to
    this exposure, there can be ...
  • From Zero-Cost To...Fraud! - From Zero-Cost To...Fraud!
    (c) Copyright S. Kumar 2004
    http://www.learnhomebusiness.com

    Personalization! One of the decisive ingredients of a
    happy life --And equally true for a Web marketer.

    You are familiar about email personaliz...
  • Security: Fraud - Fraud is rampant on the internet. It is everywhere that you look. When you
    are lurking in newsgroups you will find hundreds of messages inviting you to
    spend money here, there and everywhere. You'll get email demanding your
    time, attention, and,...
  • Metrics Fraud - ...
  • Click Fraud and How to Deter It - Pay per click (PPC) advertising continues to gain popularity in the online marketing world as an effective and inexpensive way to drive targeted visitors to web sites. Research firm eMarketer report...


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