DMOZ - Society: Issues: Fraud

Fraud

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In law, fraud is intentional deception to cause a person to give up property or some lawful right. Fraud as more generally defined is deceit, trickery or cheating. This category is intended more for the legal description of fraud but may involve human rights or other issues which may or may not have any monetary or economic concerns.

Subcategories 11

Advance Fee Fraud

Business Opportunities

Related categories 4

Sites 18

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.

Association of Certified Fraud Examiners

International 25,000-member professional organization dedicated to fighting fraud and white-collar crime.

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.

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.

Better Business Bureau

Better Business Bureaus can alert you to complaints against companies in your area.

Cagey Consumer

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

Counterfeiting

Article about the spread of counterfeit cash, and the art of J.S.G. Boggs.

Crimes of Persuasion

Information on the workings and scope of telemarketing and investment fraud and consumer scams.

Financial 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

Free online fraud victim assistance and education.

Lies People Tell

Real lies from real lives.

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.

Quatloos

Seeks to educate about various types of scams and frauds, how these deals really work, and how to manage the risks.

Scam Shield

Interactive community dedicated to fighting consumer fraud. Features 'report a scam' section, fraud resources and email alert service.

Scams

Highlights of historical scams, frauds, bubbles, pyramids, cons and humbugs.

Scams 101

Amusing site providing information on all types of scams.

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.