Internet Scam,
Fraud, & Hoax
Beware of Online Scalpers!
by,
http://www.netscalped.com/fraudlinks.html
Presented to you by UNEC Cyber Community
Here are just a few sites that can
provide some useful help in avoiding online scalpers. Our goal is to
give you fresh links to some of the most useful sites on the net.
Whether they’re government, business, or non-profit, these sites provide
some great info on avoiding internet scams, hoaxes, and rip-offs.
If you find dead links, or are aware of other links along these lines,
let us know! Also let
UNEC Cyber Community know (be
explicit)!
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Internet Scam,
Fraud, & Hoax Resources |
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Fraud Bureau
Fraud Bureau alerts online consumers
and investors of prior complaints relating to online vendors including sellers at
online auctions and to provide consumers, investors and users with information and
news on how to safely surf, shop and invest on the net.
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U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission: Investor
Alerts
"Get the facts on how to invest
wisely and avoid fraud. Be wary of swindlers and scam artists. To learn more about
how to avoid costly mistakes and fraud, read the SEC’s "Investor Alerts." These
publications will help you spot trouble before you lose money." |
Don't Be a Victim
of Fraud
Tips on how to safeguard yourself against scams. Indiana State Representative
Charlie Brown (D-Gary) provides this publication on his web site. You will need
Acrobat Reader to view it.
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Fraud on the Internet
From the FBI. Covers basics of Internet
Auction Fraud, Non-Delivery of Merchandise, Credit Card Fraud, Investment Fraud,
Business Fraud, and Nigerian Letter Scam.
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Plain Talk About Online Investing
From the U.S. Securities and Exchange
Commission. A speech by SEC Chairman Arthur Levitt that's worth reading if you're
thinking about investing your money online.
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Federal Trade Commission's
Top Ten Dot Cons
"Dot Con? Dot Con.
Con artists have gone high-tech,
using new technology to peddle traditional scams. Scam artists can be just a click
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IRS Consumer Alerts
The IRS "Dirty Dozen" and more. IRS's latest
advice on avoiding tax scams and identity theft.
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FBI's Internet Fraud Complaint Center
"The Internet Fraud Complaint Center
(IFCC) is a partnership between the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the
National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C). IFCC's mission is to address fraud
committed over the Internet. For victims of Internet fraud, IFCC provides a
convenient and easy-to-use reporting mechanism that alerts authorities of a
suspected criminal or civil violation."
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Browse our resource pages (in
www.netscalped.com) to learn
more about the most common internet activities and how they can be safely
navigated to avoid internet fraud. You'll find current news headlines with
links to full-length articles, quick links to related information, and tips
on how to find details:
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· Internet Scam, Fraud, Hoax
Fraud & hoaxes are rampant on the internet, and
it's tough to tell
what's a scam. Avoid getting "scalped" by scams, hoaxes, and fraud.
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· Online Auctions
You can find, buy, or sell just about
anything online. What are the most common types of fraud, and how can you
avoid them? |
· Online Legal Issues
The internet raises new legal questions everyday as it
continues to chart new territory. Find out what
the issues are and how they affect you. |
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· Virus Warnings
New viruses are being created every day,
and ways they can be spread are multiplying too. They affect more than just
your computer. |
· Personal Data Privacy
Identity theft is a growing problem--the FTC hotline receives
over 1,000 identity theft reports every week. How do you prevent it, how
can you fight it? |
· Online Casinos & Gambling
It's controversial, but online betting is
growing at
a tremendous rate. Is it legal? What are
the chances of fraud, who gets the money? |
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· Computer Security
Why do you need a firewall, what's the best
way to deal with pop up windows, what is adware, and who would want to
hijack your computer? |
· Online Brokers
Trading stocks online has never been
easier, but there are risks. How can investors make informed decisions
about where to put their money? |
· E-Commerce News
Shopping online is easy and fun. It's also
easy to
expose yourself to scams. How do you find the best stuff and avoid the worst of the
internet? |
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· Internet Around The World
Just a collection of views from around the world.
Links to travel and vacation sites, along with some of
our favorite foreign language tools. |
· Online Banking
It's convenient and efficient, but you can lose money, and
identity theft is an issue. Find out how to protect yourself. |
· Cool Sites!
This page has nothing to do at all with internet
fraud, but we thought it was cool. The sites
change every day, so check back often to see
what's new. |
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Internet Safety Group: NetSafe
"NetSafe is the program of New Zealand’s
Internet Safety Group (ISG). The ISG has been designated the Ministry of
Education’s ‘agent of choice’ for Internet safety education in New Zealand."
Includes info on internet scams, fraud, and related issues. |
Avoiding Credit and Charge Card Fraud
Federal Trade Commission
provides valuable information on credit fraud, how to avoid it, and how to report it
if it happens to you! |
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econsumer.gov
"econsumer.gov will provide a new tool to allow
countries to work together to make the Internet safer for consumers across the
globe."
- FTC Chairman Robert Pitofsky |
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DoJ Internet Fraud
Department of Justice's internet fraud site explains internet fraud, what DoJ is doing
about it, and offers info on how to tell if you're being scammed and how to report
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Royal Canadian
Mounted Police - Latest Scams
Every day, the RCMP receives questions, comments, and complaints about fraud. In
response, the Economic Crime Branch has created the LATEST SCAMS page which will
feature tips and information about the most current and most popular frauds
operating in Canada. |
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National Fraud Information Center & Internet
Fraud Watch
National Consumer League website. Information about internet fraud, includes an online
complaint form. Updated fraud statistics for 2003. |
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Crimes of Persuasion
How Con Artists Will Steal Your Savings and Inheritance Through Telemarketing Fraud,
Investment Schemes and Consumer Scams |
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Netscams
Provides a forum for posting info on internet scams.
Featured in a recent USA Today article! |
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Hoaxbusters
Part of the U.S. Department of Energy, the Computer Incident Advisory Center (CIAC)
hosts the Hoaxbusters site. CIAC was established in 1989 to serve the DOE
Community. The mission of CIAC is to apply cybersecurity expertise to prevent,
detect, react to and recover from cyber incidents for the U.S. DOE and other
national stakeholders. |
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California Department of Corporations
Fighting Internet "Cyber Investment Fraud."
Since 1994, California has been working with the other states through the North
American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) to alert the public to the
risks of investing through the Internet or investing in Internet products or
services. |
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ScamWatch
ScamWatch claims to provide internet users with complete fraud protection services.
Looks like a cool site—lots of info here! |
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The Scam Reporter
Includes the “scam of the week” plus links to back issues. |
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Internet-101.com
“This site was designed to educate you about the latest happenings in all areas of
Anti-Virus, Hoax, Myth, Fraud, Chain Letter and Anti-Spam occurring on the
Internet.” |
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SafeKids.com
If you have kids who use the interne
t, this site has tips & hints on how to protect them from net-predators. Worth a look. |
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Internet Scams Ezine
“The business opportunist's protection against online
fraud” |
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Urban Legends
and Folklore
Current Netlore: Internet Hoaxes, Email Rumors and
Urban Legends |
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More Resources: We
search the net looking for the best links
to websites, software, and advice on
how to avoid and report internet time-wasters and rip-offs. You'll find dozens of
links to government websites, non-profit organizations, and free consumer protection
sites like ours.
· Internet
Scam, Fraud, & Hoax Resources
· Junk Email, Spam, & Popup Ad Resources
· Internet Consumer Safety & Security Resources |
