Internet

» 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.
   http://www.ic3.gov/

» An Introduction to Internet Fraud
   A introduction explaining many aspects of fraud on the internet.

   
   http://legal.practitioner.com/computer-crime/

» Antiscam.net
   Information about avoiding scams involving Eastern European women, especially Russian ones.

   
   http://www.antiscam.net/

» Artists Against 419
   Covering advanced fee fraud scams and fake banks.

   
   http://www.aa419.org/

» 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.

   
   http://www.carbuyingtips.com/fraud.htm

» Cyber Criminals Most Wanted
   Overview of cyber criminal activity that includes safety, security, viruses, scams, filtering, encryption, hackers and government legislation.

   
   http://www.ccmostwanted.com

» Cybercrime
   Computer crime section of the Department of Justice contains links relating to internet commerce, intellectual property crimes, cybercrimes and general information.

   
   http://www.cybercrime.gov/

» Easy Background Check
   Modeling company background check website.

   
   http://www.easybackgroundcheck.com/

» Federal Bureau of Investigation - Common Fraud Schemes
   Describes scams to avoid, most of which are internet-related.

   
   http://www.fbi.gov/majcases/fraud/fraudschemes.htm

» FraudWatchers.Org
   An archive of various scams and fraudulent activities, plus a multilingual support forum.

   
   http://www.fraudwatchers.org/

» GPTBoycott.com
   Identifies "Get-Paid-To" websites that don't live up to their promises.

   
   http://www.gptboycott.com

» 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

   
   http://edsbandwagon.com

» Hoaxkill
   Lists and links identifying Internet virus hoaxes, chain letters, urban legends, parodies of hoaxes, and discussion forum.

   
   http://www.hoaxkill.com/

» How to Avoid Internet Investment Scams
   Securities and Exchange Commission information about investment fraud.

   
   http://www.sec.gov/investor/pubs/cyberfraud.htm

» Internet Fraud
   Department of Justice site includes information defining Internet fraud, what to do about it, and where to go to get more information.

   
   http://www.usdoj.gov/criminal/fraud/internet/

» Internet ScamBusters
   Extensive information on fraud, scams, hoaxes, urban legends and credit card fraud. Free e-zine and reports.

   
   http://www.scambusters.com/

» Junk Email
   Resource site for dealing with e-mail scams.

   
   http://www.junkemail.org/

» Money Laundering Fraud
   Tracks current fraudulent "money mule" operations operated through the Internet.

   
   http://www.bobbear.co.uk/

» National Fraud Information Center
   Provides a page devoted to Internet fraud.

   
   http://www.fraud.org/

» PhishBucket
   An archive of fraudulent and suspect emails, concentrating on bogus job offers and related topics.

   
   http://www.phishbucket.org/

» RipOffs.org
   Moderated complaints service covering consumer interests, government and politics.

   
   http://www.ripoffs.org/

» Scam Victims United
   Information on scams and support from other victims.

   
   http://www.scamvictimsunited.com/

» 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.

   
   http://www.elsop.com/wrc/complain.htm

» Stop-scammers
   Information on dating fraud plus an archive of emails, documents and pictures. Membership required for some features.

   
   http://www.stop-scammers.com/

» The Best Scams
   A guide to various scams and fraudulent operations.

   
   http://www.thebestscams.com/

» Web Host Scams
   Outlines things one should watch out for when signing up with a web host.

   
   http://www.webhostingchoice.com/scams.shtml

» 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.

   
   http://www.webassured.com/