Wednesday, April 13, 2005
A Fool and Her Money Are Soon Parted
Learn about the hazards of doing business with companies you've never heard of. Beware of succumbing to pitches that in reality are too good to be true. In short, learn how not to be fooled.
RipOffReport.com
Victim of a consumer Rip-off? Want justice? Rip-off Report™ is a worldwide consumer reporting Website & Publication, by consumers, for consumers, to file & document complaints about companies or individuals who ripoff consumers.
Scambusters.org
The #1 website dedicated to helping you protect yourself from clever scams -- online and offline. You'll find lots of great resources on how to avoid the most popular scams, viruses and urban legends making the rounds.
FinAid.com
Provides advice on how to identify such scholarship scams, how to distinguish between legitimate and fraudulent organizations, how to protect yourself from scholarship scams; and what to do if you are scammed.
Crimes-Of-Persuasion.com
Explains how con artists will steal your savings and inheritance through telemarketing fraud, investment schemes and consumer scams.
U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission
The Internet serves as an excellent tool for investors, allowing them to easily and inexpensively research investment opportunities. But the Internet is also an excellent tool for fraudsters. That's why you should always think twice before you invest your money in any opportunity you learn about through the Internet.
AntiPhishing.org
The Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG) is the global pan-industrial and law enforcement association focused on eliminating the fraud and identity theft that result from phishing, pharming and email spoofing of all types.
NetScams.com
Netscams has been established to empower individuals to become more knowledgable about the use of the Internet, protecting personal interests and fostering satisfaction through increased levels of awareness.
InfomercialScams.com
Unedited complaints about infomercial products.
GPTBoycott.com
There are many companies on the Internet who promise to reward you for your Internet activity. Some require you to use an ad-bar, or to complete paid surveys. Others may require you to read e-mails from them, or visit websites.
However there are always those looking to take advantage of their users. The aim of GPTBoycott is to name the offending 'get-paid' companies, and urge others to stop using them.
Scam.com
A forum for reporting and discussing scams from contests to charities to religious and beyond.
RipOffReport.com
Victim of a consumer Rip-off? Want justice? Rip-off Report™ is a worldwide consumer reporting Website & Publication, by consumers, for consumers, to file & document complaints about companies or individuals who ripoff consumers.
Scambusters.org
The #1 website dedicated to helping you protect yourself from clever scams -- online and offline. You'll find lots of great resources on how to avoid the most popular scams, viruses and urban legends making the rounds.
FinAid.com
Provides advice on how to identify such scholarship scams, how to distinguish between legitimate and fraudulent organizations, how to protect yourself from scholarship scams; and what to do if you are scammed.
Crimes-Of-Persuasion.com
Explains how con artists will steal your savings and inheritance through telemarketing fraud, investment schemes and consumer scams.
U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission
The Internet serves as an excellent tool for investors, allowing them to easily and inexpensively research investment opportunities. But the Internet is also an excellent tool for fraudsters. That's why you should always think twice before you invest your money in any opportunity you learn about through the Internet.
AntiPhishing.org
The Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG) is the global pan-industrial and law enforcement association focused on eliminating the fraud and identity theft that result from phishing, pharming and email spoofing of all types.
NetScams.com
Netscams has been established to empower individuals to become more knowledgable about the use of the Internet, protecting personal interests and fostering satisfaction through increased levels of awareness.
InfomercialScams.com
Unedited complaints about infomercial products.
GPTBoycott.com
There are many companies on the Internet who promise to reward you for your Internet activity. Some require you to use an ad-bar, or to complete paid surveys. Others may require you to read e-mails from them, or visit websites.
However there are always those looking to take advantage of their users. The aim of GPTBoycott is to name the offending 'get-paid' companies, and urge others to stop using them.
Scam.com
A forum for reporting and discussing scams from contests to charities to religious and beyond.