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American Alcohol Analyzers Fraud  www.aaanalyzersfraud.4t.com Reports on a fraudulent "company" that sells coin operated breathalyzer vending machines.

American Petroleum Promotions Fraud  www.angelfire.com/biz7/appgasfraud/index.html Resources for independent sales representatives left out in the cold.

Avoid Becoming a Victim of Credit Card Fraud  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.

BBB kNOw Fraud Video  www.bbbvideo.com/fraud.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).

A Bell Tolls  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.

Better Business Bureau  www.bbb.org Better Business Bureaus can alert you to complaints against companies in your area.

Cagey Consumer  cageyconsumer.com Provides information, news, alerts and resources to assist consumers in identifying scams and bad deals.

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

Crimes of Persuasion  www.crimes-of-persuasion.com Information on the workings and scope of telemarketing and investment fraud and consumer scams.

Fed Up With Bally Total Fitness Heath Clubs  www.mwns.com Dissatisfied members share experiences with Bally Total Fitness. Post complaints, locate information about class action lawsuits. Forum for posting messages. (Contains some vulgar language)

Financial Scandals  www.ex.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  www.fraudaid.com Free online fraud victim assistance and education.

HealthCentral Internet Hoax Watch  www.healthcentral.com/centers/onecenter.cfm?center=Internet_Hoax_Watch News, commentary, and links on internet hoaxes. (Not just medical hoaxes.)

Insurance Frauds Information  www.ins.state.ny.us/fd5victc.htm Information on how to avoid becoming a victim of insurance fraud provided by the New York State Insurance Department.

Lies People Tell  www.liespeopletell.com Real lies from real lives.

Life Advice: Being a Victim of Fraud  www.metlife.com/Lifeadvice/Money/Docs/fraud3.html Information provided by Met Life on fraud, identity theft and insurance fraud.

Literary Contest Cautions  windpub.com/literary.scams 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  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  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  www.scamshield.com Interactive community dedicated to fighting consumer fraud. Features 'report a scam' section, fraud resources and email alert service.

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

Scams 101  www.friendsinbusiness.com/scams Amusing site providing information on all types of scams.

Scamwatch  www.scamwatch.gov.au/content/scams/scams.asp 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.

Seniors Beware--Don't Become a Victim of Fraud  ohioline.osu.edu/ss-fact/0121.html The Ohio State University Extension provides information on how to identify a fraud.

Swindles Beyond Cyberspace: Russian Scams on Their Turf  www.geocities.com/wwu777us/Russian_Scams.htm A description of scams, fraud and other crimes that visitors to the Russian Federation should watch out for.

WorldWideWhistleblowers  www.worldwidewhistleblowers.com Speak out about unethical business practices, corruption, and vital social issues without reprisal. News, links, case studies, and updates.