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

National Fraud Information Center

National Consumer's League's website provides a page devoted to Internet fraud.
http://www.fraud.org/

Hoaxkill

Site includes lists and links identifying internet virus hoaxes, chain letters, urban legends, parodies of hoaxes, and discussion forum.
http://www.hoaxkill.com/

Internet Hoax Watch

HealthCentral.com topic center. Focuses on health email and internet hoaxes.
http://www.healthcentral.com/Centers/OneCenter.cfm?Center=Internet%5FHoax%5FWatch

VMyths

Extensive resource for identifying and debunking computer virus hoaxes and myths.
http://www.vmyths.com/index.cfm

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/

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/

Fraud Bureau

Search for, or register, a complaint relating to online vendors and online auctions, including information and news about fraud on the Internet.
http://www.fraudbureau.com

Virtual Feedback

Free online website for Internet buyers and sellers to leave feedback on all types of transactions. Check for Internet fraud before you buy.
http://www.virtualfeedback.com

Internet Fraud 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.
https://www.ifccfbi.gov/

ScamHound

The core of ScamHound is the ScamBoard. The ScamBoard is an online message board discussion forum where users may read posts from other users about various suspected internet scams.
http://www.scamhound.com/

The Real Truth

Site provides information about Internet hoaxes, bogus viruses, urban legends, chain letters, email hoaxes, Internet security, and anecdotes about dumb people.
http://home.cfl.rr.com/realtruth/

Catching Online Traders In A Web of Lies

An article describing the growing problem of internet stock fraud including recent "pump and dump" scams.
http://www.fmew.com/archive/lies/

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.internetfraud.usdoj.gov

Internet ScamBusters

Extensive information on fraud, scams, hoaxes, urban legends and credit card fraud. Free e-zine and reports.
http://www.scambusters.com/

How to Avoid Internet Investment Scams

Securities and Exchange Commission information about investment fraud.
http://www.sec.gov/investor/pubs/cyberfraud.htm

Hoax du Jour

Regular commentary on the phenomena of misinformation and hoaxes on the Internet. Special attention to chain e-mail, 'Net rumors, scams, and hoaxes.
http://www.korova.com/virus/hoax.htm

Federal Trade Commission

Information from the FTC on E-commerce and the Internet. Includes anti-fraud tips.
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/menu-internet.htm

NetScalped.com

Source for news about internet issues--including scams, hoaxes, and fraud. Links to related websites, software, online courses, and advice.
http://www.netscalped.com

Antiscam.net

Information about avoiding scams involving Eastern European women, especially Russian ones.
http://www.antiscam.net/

The WorldWide Scam Network

Satire, parody, alternate opinions and links to scientific tests and reports about many of the unusual products on the Internet.
http://worldwidescam.com/index.htm

RipOffs.org

The Internet news magazine dedicated to protecting your assets.
http://www.ripoffs.org/

Junk Email

Resource site for dealing with e-mail scams.
http://www.junkemail.org/

SEC warns against free-stock offers

They're not just annoying. The free-stock deals being e-mailed around the Net are illegal.
http://www.zdnet.com/zdnn/stories/news/0,4586,2297000,00.html

Zone Patrol

Keeps a running list of websites that have taken advantage of people in the past.
http://www.zonepatrol.com/

Law Enforcers Target 'Top 10' Online Scams

Consumer Protection Cops From 9 Countries, 5 U.S. Agencies, And 23 States Tackle Internet Fraud [FTC]
http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2000/10/topten.htm

The Register - Online fraud rife in the US

The US is a hotbed of online fraud according to a report just published by the FBI and the National White Collar Crime Center (NWCCC).
http://www.theregister.co.uk/content/archive/17410.html

The Register - FBI cracks down on pyramid scam cybervillains

The FBI has charged 88 people with Internet fraud after a nation-wide swoop. Those charged allegedly defrauded a total of 56,000 surfers out of more than $117 million.
http://www.theregister.co.uk/content/6/19189.html

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

Jerkz.com

Site devoted to exposing Internet scams, hoaxes, con games, computer viruses, hackers, and spammers. Email notification service available.
http://www.Jerkz.com/

GPTBoycott.com

Identifies "Get-Paid-To" websites that don't live up to their promises.
http://www.gptboycott.com

Auction Deadbeats

Online Auctioneer's list of deadbeat bidders.
http://www.angelfire.com/journal/ronindh/deadbeats.html

Direct Fraud

Free membership site for businesses and consumers to identify websites and companies that are conducting scams. Includes forum, message board, monthly newsletters & reporting toolbar.
http://www.directfraud.com/cgi-bin/affiliates/clickthru.cgi?id=goldfish

Liquidation Universe Scam

Focuses on the Liquidation Universe Ebay Laptop Computer Scam. Assistance and resources for victims of fraudulent auctions.
http://www.liquidationscam.org/

Internet Scams

Site to combat registrar abuse (i.e. denial of transfer)and domain name theft. Advocates organizing a class action lawsuit against ICANN and unscrupulous registrars.
http://www.InternetScams.info

Web Host Scams

Outlines things one should watch out for when signing up with a web host.
http://www.webhostingchoice.com/scams.php

Internet Fraud - Lucian Romeo Friedel

Personal experience attempting to buy from Lucian Romeo Freidel in Madrid, Spain. Also known as Alina Mihaela Popa, Barone Domenico, ebay ID BEARLESS75, Andrey Sell
http://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/internet_fraud

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

Easy Background Check

Modeling company background check website.
http://www.easybackgroundcheck.com/

The El Gordo Lottery Scam

Essay offers an actual record of an interaction with a scammer posing as a representative of the Spanish Lottery.
http://www.geocities.com/elgordolotteryscam/

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

Catty Shaq

Discussion forum covering various different types of online fraud and scams.
http://www.cattyshaq.com/