| Cyber Criminals Most Wanted - Overview of cyber criminal activity that includes safety, security, viruses, scams, filtering, encryption, hackers and government legislation.
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| National Fraud Information Center - Information and links about many kinds of fraud.
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| Hoaxkill - Site includes lists and links identifying internet virus hoaxes, chain letters, urban legends, parodies of hoaxes, and discussion forum.
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| Internet Detective - An interactive tutorial on evaluating the quality of Internet resources.
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| Internet Hoax Watch - HealthCentral.com topic center. Focuses on health email and internet hoaxes.
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| VMyths - Extensive resource for identifying and debunking computer virus hoaxes and myths.
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| 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.
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| Cybercrime - Computer crime section of the Department of Justice contains links relating to internet commerce, intellectual property crimes, cybercrimes and general information.
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| Fraud Bureau - Search for, or register, a complaint relating to online vendors and online auctions, including information and news about fraud on the Internet.
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| 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.
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| Internet Fraud Complaint Center - Easy-to-use reporting mechanism that alerts authorities of a suspected criminal or civil violation.
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| 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.
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| The Real Truth - Site provides information about Internet hoaxes, bogus viruses, urban legends, chain letters, email hoaxes, Internet security, and anecdotes about dumb people.
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| Elecrtronic Commerce Resource Center - A comprehensive e-commerce site that contains Internet business and government resources for all levels, from beginners to experts.
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| Catching Online Traders In A Web of Lies - An article describing the growing problem of internet stock fraud including recent "pump and dump" scams.
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| Internet Fraud - Department of Justice site includes information defining Internet fraud, what to do about it, and where to go to get more information.
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| Internet Scambusters - How to avoid being ripped off by Internet scams, fraud, misinformation, and hype.
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| Internet Fraud - How to avoid Internet investment scams.
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| 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.
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| Federal Trade Commission - Information from the FTC on E-commerce and the Internet. Includes anti-fraud tips.
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| NetScalped.com - Source for news about internet issues--including scams, hoaxes, and fraud. Links to related websites, software, online courses, and advice.
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| Antiscam.net - Information about avoiding scams involving Eastern European women, especially Russian ones.
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| The WorldWide Scam Network - Satire, parody, alternate opinions and links to scientific tests and reports about many of the unusual products on the Internet.
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| RipOffs.org - The Internet news magazine dedicated to protecting your assets.
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| Junk Email - Resource site for dealing with e-mail scams.
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| SEC warns against free-stock offers - They're not just annoying. The free-stock deals being e-mailed around the Net are illegal.
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| Zone Patrol - Keeps a running list of websites that have taken advantage of people in the past.
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| Law Enforcers Target 'Top 10' Online Scams - Consumer Protection Cops From 9 Countries, 5 U.S. Agencies, And 23 States Tackle Internet Fraud [FTC]
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| 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).
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| FTC exposes top 10 Web scams - Internet auctions, credit card fraud rank highest. [CNN]
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| Jerkz.com - Site devoted to exposing Internet scams, hoaxes, con games, computer viruses, hackers, and spammers. Email notification service available.
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| GPTBoycott.com - Identifies "Get-Paid-To" websites that don't live up to their promises.
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| Auction Deadbeats - Online Auctioneer's list of deadbeat bidders.
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| 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.
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| Liquidation Universe Scam - Focuses on the Liquidation Universe Ebay Laptop Computer Scam. Assistance and resources for victims of fraudulent auctions.
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| 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.
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| Web Host Scams - Outlines things one should watch out for when signing up with a web host.
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| Anti-Phishing.org - Organization created to stop phishing and email scams. News archive, reporting, and resources.
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| 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
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| 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.
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| EscrowFraud.com - Details how an escrow scam works and gives suggestions on how to identify if a site is fraudulent or not. Includes a current list of "suspected as fraudulent" escrow websites and another list of domains shut down due to illegal activity.
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| Easy Background Check - Modeling company background check website.
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| Escrow Service Fraud - Site designed to help determine if escrow sites are fraudulant or not. With resources to use if/when frauded. Listing of suspected fraudulent sites with a feedback and forum area.
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| Scambusters - How to spot scams on TradeMe, the New Zealand auction site. The site profiles typical scams and provide hints and safety tips for online traders.
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| The El Gordo Lottery Scam - Essay offers an actual record of an interaction with a scammer posing as a representative of the Spanish Lottery.
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