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Cyber Criminals Most Wanted Overview of cyber criminal activity that includes safety, security, viruses, scams, filtering, encryption, hackers and government legislation.
Hoaxkill Site includes lists and links identifying internet virus hoaxes, chain letters, urban legends, parodies of hoaxes, and discussion forum.
Internet Hoax Watch HealthCentral.com topic center. Focuses on health email and internet hoaxes.
VMyths Extensive resource for identifying and debunking computer virus hoaxes and myths.
Cybercrime Computer crime section of the Department of Justice contains links relating to internet commerce, intellectual property crimes, cybercrimes and general information.
Fraud Bureau Search for, or register, a complaint relating to online vendors and online auctions, including information and news about fraud 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.
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.
The Real Truth Site provides information about Internet hoaxes, bogus viruses, urban legends, chain letters, email hoaxes, Internet security, and anecdotes about dumb people.
Catching Online Traders In A Web of Lies An article describing the growing problem of internet stock fraud including recent "pump and dump" scams.
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 ScamBusters Extensive information on fraud, scams, hoaxes, urban legends and credit card fraud. Free e-zine and reports.
How to Avoid Internet Investment Scams Securities and Exchange Commission information about investment fraud.
Federal Trade Commission Information from the FTC on E-commerce and the Internet. Includes anti-fraud tips.
NetScalped.com Source for news about internet issues--including scams, hoaxes, and fraud. Links to related websites, software, online courses, and advice.
Antiscam.net Information about avoiding scams involving Eastern European women, especially Russian ones.
RipOffs.org The Internet news magazine dedicated to protecting your assets.
Junk Email Resource site for dealing with e-mail scams.
Zone Patrol Keeps a running list of websites that have taken advantage of people in the past.
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 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.
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.
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.
Web Host Scams Outlines things one should watch out for when signing up with a web host.
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.
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.
Catty Shaq Discussion forum covering various different types of online fraud and scams.
Digital Age Fraud Covers so called "spam charges" to credit cards a string of international fraudsters.
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.
Hoaxes, Scams and Rip-offs Basics on hoaxes, scams and rip-offs on the internet. How to spot them and where to report them. Useful links
Internet Crime 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. Formerly the Internet Fraud Complaint Center.

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