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.
Antiscam.net - Information about avoiding scams involving Eastern European women, especially Russian ones.
Auction Deadbeats - Online Auctioneer's list of deadbeat bidders.
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.
Catching Online Traders In A Web of Lies - An article describing the growing problem of internet stock fraud including recent "pump and dump" scams.
Catty Shaq - Discussion forum covering various different types of online fraud and 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.
Digital Age Fraud - Covers so called "spam charges" to credit cards a string of international fraudsters.
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.
Fraud Bureau - Search for, or register, a complaint relating to online vendors and online auctions, including information and news about fraud on the Internet.
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.
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
Hoaxkill - Lists and links identifying Internet virus hoaxes, chain letters, urban legends, parodies of hoaxes, and discussion forum.
How to Avoid Internet Investment Scams - Securities and Exchange Commission information about investment fraud.
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.
Junk Email - Resource site for dealing with e-mail scams.
Money Laundering Fraud - Tracks current fraudulent "money mule" operations operated through the Internet.
National Fraud Information Center - Provides a page devoted to Internet fraud.
The Real Truth - Site provides information about Internet hoaxes, bogus viruses, urban legends, chain letters, email hoaxes, Internet security, and anecdotes about dumb people.
RipOffs.org - The Internet news magazine dedicated to protecting your assets.
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.
Tabatha Marshall - A catalog of alleged bogus job offers and phishing attempts. Includes a comment board.
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.
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. (May 24, 2001)
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). (March 7, 2001)
Law Enforcers Target 'Top 10' Online Scams - Consumer Protection Cops From 9 Countries, 5 U.S. Agencies, And 23 States Tackle Internet Fraud [FTC] (October, 2000)
SEC warns against free-stock offers - They're not just annoying. The free-stock deals being e-mailed around the Net are illegal. (July 19, 1999)
