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  • Insurance Frauds Information - Information on how to avoid becoming a victim of insurance fraud provided by the New York State Insurance Department.
  • A Bell Tolls - 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.
  • Life Advice: Being a Victim of Fraud - Information provided by Met Life on fraud, identity theft and insurance fraud.
  • Swindles Beyond Cyberspace: Russian Scams on Their Turf - A description of scams, fraud and other crimes that visitors to the Russian Federation should watch out for.
  • Avoid Becoming a Victim of Credit Card Fraud - Information for merchants who operate e-commerce sites on recognizing signs of fraud and what to do if you become a victim.
  • Lies People Tell - Real lies from real lives.
  • American Alcohol Analyzers Fraud - Reports on a fraudulent "company" that sells coin operated breathalyzer vending machines.
  • American Petroleum Promotions Fraud - Resources for independent sales representatives left out in the cold.
  • Fed Up With Bally Total Fitness Heath Clubs - Dissatisfied members share experiences with Bally Total Fitness. Post complaints, locate information about class action lawsuits. Forum for posting messages. (Contains some vulgar language)
  • WorldWideWhistleblowers - Speak out about unethical business practices, corruption, and vital social issues without reprisal. News, links, case studies, and updates.
  • BBB kNOw Fraud Video - 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).
  • Financial Scandals - Guide and links to information on major financial scandals, bank frauds, money laundering, corruption, scams, and organized crime.
  • Quatloos - Seeks to educate about various types of scams and frauds, how these deals really work, and how to manage the risks.
  • Scams - Highlights of historical scams, frauds, bubbles, pyramids, cons and humbugs.
  • Scamwatch - 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.
  • Cagey Consumer - Provides information, news, alerts and resources to assist consumers in identifying scams and bad deals.
  • Literary Contest Cautions - Information on fraudulent writing contests with tips on how to check the legitimacy of a contest. Information about specific contests to avoid.
  • Marlock's Fraudtech Institute of Cons, Frauds and Other Lies - 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.
  • Scam Shield - Interactive community dedicated to fighting consumer fraud. Features 'report a scam' section, fraud resources and email alert service.
  • Seniors Beware--Don't Become a Victim of Fraud - The Ohio State University Extension provides information on how to identify a fraud.
  • Counterfeiting - Article about the spread of counterfeit cash, and the art of J.S.G. Boggs.
  • HealthCentral Internet Hoax Watch - News, commentary, and links on internet hoaxes. (Not just medical hoaxes.)
  • Crimes of Persuasion - Information on the workings and scope of telemarketing and investment fraud and consumer scams.
  • Fraud-Aid - First aid for fraud victims - Free online fraud victim assistance and education.
  • Better Business Bureau - Better Business Bureaus can alert you to complaints against companies in your area.
  • Scams 101 - Amusing site providing information on all types of scams.