Directory of Fraud Resources

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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A Bell Tolls

http://abtolls.com/information/avoidprepaidscams.html
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.
American Alcohol Analyzers Fraud

http://www.aaanalyzersfraud.4t.com/
Reports on a fraudulent "company" that sells coin operated breathalyzer vending machines.
American Petroleum Promotions Fraud

http://www.angelfire.com/biz7/appgasfraud/index.html
Resources for independent sales representatives left out in the cold.
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners

http://www.acfe.com/
International 25,000-member professional organization dedicated to fighting fraud and white-collar crime.
Avoid Becoming a Victim of Credit Card Fraud

http://www.jewelryimpressions.com/fraudart.html
Information for merchants who operate e-commerce sites on recognizing signs of fraud and what to do if you become a victim.
Better Business Bureau

http://www.bbb.org/
Better Business Bureaus can alert you to complaints against companies in your area.
Cagey Consumer

http://cageyconsumer.com/
Provides information, news, alerts and resources to assist consumers in identifying scams and bad deals.
Counterfeiting

http://www.sniggle.net/counterfeit.php
Article about the spread of counterfeit cash, and the art of J.S.G. Boggs.
Crimes of Persuasion

http://www.crimes-of-persuasion.com/
Information on the workings and scope of telemarketing and investment fraud and consumer scams.
Financial Scandals

http://projects.exeter.ac.uk/RDavies/arian/scandals/
Guide and links to information on major financial scandals, bank frauds, money laundering, corruption, scams, and organized crime.
Fraud-Aid - First aid for fraud victims

http://www.fraudaid.com/
Free online fraud victim assistance and education.
Lies People Tell

http://www.liespeopletell.com/
Real lies from real lives.
Marlock's Fraudtech Institute of Cons, Frauds and Other Lies

http://fraudtech.bizland.com/
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.
Quatloos

http://www.quatloos.com
Seeks to educate about various types of scams and frauds, how these deals really work, and how to manage the risks.
Scam Shield

http://www.scamshield.com/
Interactive community dedicated to fighting consumer fraud. Features 'report a scam' section, fraud resources and email alert service.
Scams

http://www.sniggle.net/scams.php
Highlights of historical scams, frauds, bubbles, pyramids, cons and humbugs.
Scams 101

http://www.friendsinbusiness.com/scams/
Amusing site providing information on all types of scams.
Scamwatch

http://www.scamwatch.gov.au/
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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