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Information on fraudulent writing contests with tips on how to check the legitimacy of a contest. Information about specific contests to avoid.
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Poetry Contest Caution This web page is provided as a public service by Wind Publications Poetry Contest Writing Contest Free Poetry Contest Hidden among the many sponsors of legitimate literary contests advertised on the internet lurk those who care little about literature, its...International 25,000-member professional organization dedicated to fighting fraud and white-collar crime.
http://www.cfenet.com
Information on the workings and scope of telemarketing and investment fraud and consumer scams.
http://www.crimes-of-persuasion.com/
Real lies from real lives.
http://www.liespeopletell.com
Nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing fraud against the U.S. government.
http://www.taf.org/taf/
National Security Institute page with links to descriptions of various scams: investment, job, automotive, charity, work at home, and business.
http://nsi.org/tips/scams.html
Better Business Bureau's online video, narrated by Lou Gosset, Jr., shows examples of common telemarketing and mail frauds. Windows Media Player needed (free download available).
http://www.bbbvideo.com/fraud.html
Amusing site providing information on all types of scams.
http://www.friendsinbusiness.com/scams/
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.
http://abtolls.com/information/avoidprepaidscams.html
Dissatisfied members share experiences with Bally Total Fitness. Post complaints, locate information about class action lawsuits. Forum for posting messages. (Contains some vulgar language)
http://www.mwns.com
News, commentary, and links on internet hoaxes. (Not just medical hoaxes.)
http://www.healthcentral.com/cen...r.cfm?center=Internet_Hoax_Watch
Relates experience with a purported "healer" known as Rick Kendrick. Visitors encouraged to submit information about other known criminals/con artists.
http://www.catchaconman.com
Interactive community dedicated to fighting consumer fraud. Features 'report a scam' section, fraud resources and email alert service.
http://www.scamshield.com
Seeks to educate about various types of scams and frauds, how these deals really work, and how to manage the risks.
http://www.quatloos.com/
Information on how to avoid becoming a victim of insurance fraud provided by the New York State Insurance Department.
http://www.ins.state.ny.us/fd5victc.htm
Information provided by Trans Union to determine if you are a victim of credit fraud.
http://www.transunion.com/Personal/FraudInformation.asp
Information for merchants who operate e-commerce sites on recognizing signs of fraud and what to do if you become a victim.
http://www.merchandisebrokers.com/fraudart.html
Information provided by Met Life on fraud, identity theft and insurance fraud.
http://www.metlife.com/Lifeadvice/Money/Docs/fraud3.html
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.
http://fraudtech.bizland.com/
Free online fraud victim assistance and education.
http://www.fraudaid.com/
Provides information, news, alerts and resources to assist consumers in identifying scams and bad deals.
http://cageyconsumer.com/
Article about the spread of counterfeit cash, and the art of J.S.G. Boggs.
http://www.sniggle.net/counterfeit.php
Highlights of historical scams, frauds, bubbles, pyramids, cons and humbugs.
http://www.sniggle.net/scams.php
The Ohio State University Extension provides information on how to identify a fraud.
http://ohioline.osu.edu/ss-fact/0121.html
Seeks to provide current information related to the internet with links to sites covering personal safety on the Internet, protecting children, computer security on the Internet, spam, privacy, virus protection, and a forum to share concerns and information.
http://www.netscams.com/
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.
http://www.scamwatch.gov.au/content/scams/scams.asp
Site information provided by a network of law enforcement and business professionals involved in the investigation and prevention of frauds and confidence crimes. Free fraud prevention programs, articles and message forum available.
http://www.pac-c.org
Reports on a fraudulent "company" that sells coin operated breathalyzer vending machines.
http://www.aaanalyzersfraud.4t.com/
Resources for independent sales representatives left out in the cold.
http://www.angelfire.com/biz7/appgasfraud/index.html