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Scams on the net

CNN.com - Internet fleecing scams thrive in Nigeria - August 11, 2002
It begins innocently enough. A letter or an e-mail comes addressed to you from a Nigerian claiming to be the son of a former military head of state, and heir to millions of dollars stashed in secret accounts across the world.
http://www.cnn.com/2002/TECH/internet/08/11/nigeria.scam/index.html
Scams and Cons
The world is full of con artists who will use all kinds of ploys to defraud others out of their money.
http://crime.about.com/od/scams/Scams_and_Cons.htm
Considering Trying to Make Fake Money, or Getting Involved in Online Scams?
Considering Trying to Make Fake Money, or Getting Involved in Online Scams?
http://www.ezinearticles.com/?Considering-Trying-to-Make-Fake-Money,-or-Getting-Involved-in-Online-Scams?&id=9299
Scams
Scams
http://www.fearlessmoney.com/category/decrease/scams/
Free Stuff Scams - dont be tricked by fake free stuff offers
The lure of free stuff is a powerful marketing tool and is used to good effect by many savvy marketers - unfortunately, not every free stuff offer is what it appears to be
http://freebies.about.com/cs/allaboutfreebies/a/scams.htm
Identity Theft Scams
Every day a new scam is hatched in an attempt to lure us in and strip of us of our hard earned cash-or worse yet, our identity. [p]You can't possibly keep up to date on all the new scams, but here are the ones that you really need to watch out for.
http://idtheft.about.com/od/scamsandconsumeralerts/a/idtheft_Scams.htm
Top Identity Theft Scams
Top Identity Theft Scams
http://idtheft.about.com/od/scamsandconsumeralerts/tp/idscampicks.htm
Internet Love Scams
This site provides a safe haven to those that have been defrauded by romance and dating scammers
http://www.internet-love-scams.org/
Maxgain scams
Maxgain scams
http://maxgain.wordpress.com/
Don't be duped by tax scams - Apr. 9, 2004
Some people will do just about anything to lower their tax bill or avoid paying taxes altogether.
http://money.cnn.com/2004/03/11/pf/taxes/taxscams/index.htm
IRS warns of new e-mail scams - May. 31, 2007
The Internal Revenue Service is warning businesses across the country of two new and potentially devastating e-mail scams that could silently take over their computer hard drives.
http://money.cnn.com/2007/05/31/smbusiness/irs_email/index.htm?postversion=2007053116
Mymoney.iafrica.com - scamwatch Avoiding the popular scams
Cases of financial fraud are on the rise as scamsters get more sophisticated in separating us from our money. Iona Minton explains some of the common scams out there and how to avoid them.
http://mymoney.iafrica.com/scamwatch/452962.htm
Internet Phishing and Email Scams - What Phishing and Email Scams Look Like
Have you wondered if that email is legitimate? Is that login screen for real? Sadly, these are often scams and "phishing" cons that lure you into divulging your access codes and account numbers online. Don't get fooled by these clever con artists... here are examples of what Internet and email scams and phishing cons look like.
http://netforbeginners.about.com/od/scamsandidentitytheft/ig/Phishing-Scams-and-Email-Cons/index.htm
Scams & Hoaxes
Information from About Guides and partners relating to Scams & Hoaxes
http://pcworld.about.com/od/scamshoaxes/Scams_Hoaxes.htm
Scams
Scams
http://pharmacy.ucsf.edu/pharmd/students/comp/security/scams/
Business Scams - Phony Invoice Business Scam
Don't be a victim of this business scam that targets small businesses. Here's how to identify and avoid the phony invoice scam.
http://sbinfocanada.about.com/cs/legalmatters/a/invoicescam.htm
Work at Home – Avoiding Work at Home Scams
Want to work at home? Don’t fall for those work at home ads. The only ones who make money off these supposed work at home or home business opportunities are the scamsters. Here’s how to recognize and avoid some of the most common work at home scams.
http://sbinfocanada.about.com/od/scams/a/workathomescams.htm
Scams.FlipShark.com
Latest ebay scams and scam information. Find out how they work and how to avoid these online scammers.
http://scams.flipshark.com/ebayindex.html
Undesired Email Flavours: Email Scams
Stason.org: Email Scam is the old brother to phishing
http://www.stason.org/articles/technology/email/junk-mail/scams.html
Web Hosting Scams – What Some Web Hosting Providers Aren`t Telling You
Web Hosting Scams – What Some Web Hosting Providers Aren`t Telling You
http://tools.devshed.com/c/a/Web-Hosting/Web-Hosting-Scams-What-Some-Web-Hosting-Providers-Arent-Telling-You/
Scams « WordPress.com
Scams « WordPress.com
http://www.wordpress.com/tag/scams/
Making Money Online: Marketing Scams
Making Money Online: Marketing Scams
http://www.adl.org/internet/extremism_rw/scams.asp
Job Scams - Work at Home Job Scams - Look Out for Scams - Scams - Job Scamming - Watch Out for Freelance Scams
Freelance jobs directory, self-employment freelance jobs portal, and freelancing employment directory and home-based small business resources for graphic designers, artists, writers, programmers, and more, including self-employed health insurance advice and work at home, freelancing articles and lists.
http://www.allfreelance.com/scams.html
We Buy Houses Scams, Tricks, Signs, Ads and Letters in NH New Hampshire Real Estate Foreclosure and Bankruptcy. Sell My New Hampshire NH House Now. No Trouble.
NOT Like the Others Who Buy Houses! Sell in days.No commissions.Not agents.Honest approach.No misleading schemes.LOCAL,family-owned.We use OUR OWN CASH TO BUY!Fair prices.VERY SATISFIED CUSTOMERS!Home listed & not selling? Avoid bankruptcy. Stop Foreclosure. Divorce? Refinance problems? Get needed cash. Laid Off? For Sale By Owner? CALL US FIRST! We can help! Houses, Condos, Mobile Homes, Apartment / Multi-families, Land - purchased for cash in New Hampshire (NH) and Northern Massachusetts (MA
http://www.alternativesinrealty.com/air_003.htm
Anti scam. Russian women Scam. Russian Scammers. Dating scammers
Russian women black list. Scam. Let's fight with scam! Stop all known scammers. Anti-scam guide. Stop Scammers & scam. Anti scam marriage and dating websites
http://www.anti-scam.org/
Nigerian scams - Australian Securities and Investments Commission
Nigerian scams - Australian Securities and Investments Commission
http://www.asic.gov.au/fido/fido.nsf/byheadline/Nigerian+scams?opendocument
AskTog: A Century of Scams
AskTog: A Century of Scams
http://www.asktog.com/columns/032CenturyOfScams.html
Beware Birth Mother Adoption Scams - Associated Content
Check out Beware Birth Mother Adoption Scams - Submitted by S. Thompson at Associated Content
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/164128/beware_birth_mother_adoption_scams.html
Scams
Attleboro Police Department, Attleboro Massachusetts
http://www.attleboropolice.org/scams.htm
Office of Consumer and Business Affairs - Consumer Youth Web Site - Managing Money - Avoiding Scams
A web site targeting young consumers aged 16-20 years. Information for young consumers on renting a house or flat, getting credit, buying a car, smart shopping and what to do when things go wrong.
http://www.b4usplashcash.ocba.sa.gov.au/money/scams.html
Reshipping: An employment scam
Accepting a job with these bogus firms will cost you your identity and make you an unwitting accomplice to crime.
http://www.bankrate.com/brm/news/advice/scams/reshipping.asp
Top 10 investment scams
Scams that take millions of dollars from millions of Americans every year. Here is a summary of the top 10 investment cons
http://www.bankrate.com/brm/news/investing/20020829a.asp
Foreclosure scams (Page 1 of 2
The convergence of economic and political forces may soon bring about a home-equity version of the stock market crash of 1929. And many homeowners are vulnerable.
http://www.bankrate.com/brm/news/mortgages/20050728a1.asp?prodtype=loan
Home Based Business Scams: how to avoid Internet Home Business Scams
Home Based Business Scams: Learn how to tread carefully in a world full of Internet Home Based Business Scams. Be aware and avoid getting caught in Business Opportunity Scams.
http://www.bizymoms.com/scams.html
CNN.com - Entertainment - 'Boiler Room' exposes ugly underbelly of investment scams - February 17, 2000
CNN.com - Entertainment - 'Boiler Room' exposes ugly underbelly of investment scams - February 17, 2000
http://www.cnn.com/2000/SHOWBIZ/Movies/02/17/boiler.room/index.html
CNN - TravelGuide - Scams, 'express kidnapping' among risks of doing business abroad - January 14, 2000
CNN - TravelGuide - Scams, 'express kidnapping' among risks of doing business abroad - January 14, 2000
http://www.cnn.com/2000/TRAVEL/NEWS/01/14/defensive.travel/
CNN.com - Beware of tax refund 'phishing' scams - Apr 14, 2006
It's just the news that hardworking taxpayers want to see in their inbox: an update on their refund from the Internal Revenue Service.
http://www.cnn.com/2006/TECH/internet/04/13/irsphishing/index.html
Scholarship Scams
Be alert for services that solicit money in exchange for guaranteed scholarships.
http://www.collegeanswer.com/paying/content/pay_scholarship_scams.jsp
Consumer.org.nz: Home > Scams
Consumer.org.nz: Home > Scams
http://www.consumer.org.nz/newssummary.asp?category=Scams
Consumer.org.nz: Home > Scams
Consumer.org.nz: Home > Scams
http://www.consumer.org.nz/scams/
Consumer Action - Frauds & Scams Publications [English
Consumer Action - Frauds & Scams Publications [English
http://www.consumer-action.org/archive/English/library/frauds_scams/index.php?English/library/frauds_scams/index.php
Ministry of Consumer Affairs - Scamwatch - Prize and Lottery Scams
Information and warnings on prize and lottery schemes targetting NZ consumers including a specific section on letters announcing win in Spanish or Netherlands lottery.
http://www.consumeraffairs.govt.nz/scamwatch/prizelottery.html
Top Ten Scams
The top 10 "money for nothing" scams that Irish consumers are likely to come across.
http://www.consumerconnect.ie/eng/Hot_Topics/Scams/Top_Ten_Scams/
Internet hoaxes & scams - CMU/SCS Computing Facilities
How to protect yourself against internet hoaxes and scams
http://www.cs.cmu.edu/~help/security/hoaxes_scams.html
DietFraud.com - Diet Patches - are they all scams?
DietFraud.com - Diet patches are good news for unscrupulous entrepreneurs, and bad news for dieters. Diet and Weight Loss Fraud reviews fad diets, herbal scams, and potentially dangerous nutritional supplements, MLM companies, and quacks.
http://www.dietfraud.com/action_patch.html
WARNING - STAY ALERT,  Scam Circulating, Cashier Check Scam, Internet Scams
Don't get scammed over the internet. Read about the scams and educate yourself. Don't let it happen to you! Internet Scam Information
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/scam.htm
How to Avoid Computing Scams - UTS Network Security - University of Denver
Information to help keep your computer and the DU network safe.
http://www.du.edu/uts/security/scams.html
Scholarship Scams - Office of Inspector General
Homepage of the Office of the Inspector General. We conduct independent and objective audits, investigations, inspections, and other activities.
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/oig/misused/sscams.html
Credit Card Scams and Warnings
Credit card, scam, warnings, freedom fidelity, first national
http://www.eyeoncredit.com/warnings/
Get Rich Quick Scams
Get Rich Quick Scams
http://www.ezinearticles.com/index.php?Get-Rich-Quick-Scams&id=522214
Blog Marketing Scams? Protect Yourself
Blog Post: Blog Marketing Scams? Protect Yourself
http://www.flixya.com/post/maiden/2012/Blog_Marketing_Scams_Protect_Yourself
FOXNews.com - Wisconsin House of Horrors: Scene of Scams, Sex and Murder - Local News - News Articles - National News - US News
Wisconsin House of Horrors: Scene of Scams, Sex and Murder, Police, court documents, family members and others tell a story of a group and their children who spent the last two years crisscrossing the country, writing bad checks and stealing identities before allegedly graduating to murder.
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,285852,00.html
How to tell if you have received a lottery scam letter: lottery scams are very dangerous
Free online database of lottery scam letters, lottery fraud education Free online database of lottery scam letters and lottery scam identity theft warnings
http://www.fraudaid.com/ScamSpam/Lottery/
Fraud Bureau - Web Fraud and Web Scams Complaint Centre providing Information on internet scams and internet fraud.
Welcome to the Fraud Bureau, a free service, established to alert online consumers and investors of prior complaints of scams, fraud, or deceitful or suspicious business practices and to provide consumers, investors and users with information and news on how to safely surf, shop and invest on the net.
http://www.fraudbureau.com/
Fraud Bureau - Investor Fraud and Investor Scams Complaint Agency providing information on investor net scams and net fraud.
Welcome to the Investor Centre dedicated to help the investor to learn about avoiding online investment scams and fraud and directing the investor to useful investment links.
http://www.fraudbureau.com/investor/
Free iPod Video! Really... - NOT a scam! Get expensive FREEbies! Read on...
Free iPod Video! Really... - NOT a scam! Get expensive FREEbies! Read on...
http://www.freewebs.com/legitfreebies/
FreSch! Be Wary of Scholarship Scams
Welcome to FreSch! the FREE Scholarship Search and Information Service, with over 2000 scholarships listed online. Freschinfo.com
http://www.freschinfo.com/tipsscam.php
Check Overpayment Scams: Seller Beware
Check Overpayment Scams: Seller Beware
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/alerts/overpayalrt.shtm
FTC Warns Consumers about “Check Overpayment” Scams
FTC Warns Consumers about “Check Overpayment” Scams
http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2004/12/checkoverpayment.shtm
Hair Loss Treatment Scams - Be Careful of Internet Mircale Cures for Hair Loss
Hair Loss Treatment Scams - Be Careful of Internet Mircale Cures for Hair Loss
http://www.hairlosslibrary.com/hairlosstreatmentscams/
Hair Loss Scams
Hair loss scams hair transplant photographs hair transplant surgery photos hair transplant doctors transplants women baldness cures alopecia male pattern
http://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/Hair-Loss-Treatments/hair-loss-scams.asp
Scams Scoundrels & Hoaxes
A listing of outrageous scams, scoundrels and hoaxes.
http://www.headinjury.com/scams.htm
Scams and pyramid schemes
Scams and pyramid schemes that homeworkers should be aware of.
http://www.homeworking.com/library/scams.htm
Inside Bay Area - South S.F. scam investigation leads to Yahoo search warrant
South S.F. scam investigation leads to Yahoo search warrant
http://www.insidebayarea.com/sanmateocountytimes/localnews/ci_6461261
Tax Scams/Consumer Alerts
Tax Scams/Consumer Alerts
http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=98269,00.html
Common Citizen Scams
Common Citizen Scams
http://www.isp.state.il.us/crime/citizenscam.cfm
Taxi Scams
Taxi scams
http://www.kevincoffee.com/taxi_scams.htm
KY3 - News - Postal Service destroys millions of letters to try to stop scams
KY3 - News - Postal Service destroys millions of letters to try to stop scams
http://www.ky3.com/news/8689537.html
Credit Repair Scams - August 1992
Credit Repair Scams - August 1992 - from the 'Lectric Law Library's stacks
http://www.lectlaw.com/files/cos40.htm
Bulk Email Scams Lawyers & Legal Information
Find Bulk Email Scams Lawyers and Attorneys in your area.
http://www.legalmatch.com/law-library/article/bulk-email-scams.html
Beware of FBI Related Scams and Spam - usrbingeek’s musings
Beware of FBI Related Scams and Spam - usrbingeek’s musings
http://www.lockergnome.com/nexus/usrbingeek/2007/07/19/beware-of-fbi-related-scams-and-spam/
Internet Web Hosting Scams, Ripoffs, Free Hosting Frauds
An article relaying information about internet web hosting scams and cautions to be aware of when purchasing a web hosting package on the Internet.
http://www.loriswebs.com/internethostingscams.html
Law Scams - Military Benefits - Military.com
State securities regulators release an annual list of the top 10 investment scams they are combating. New to the 2001 list are risky payphone and ATM investments, often sold by independent life insurance agents, and so-called "callable" certificates of deposit sold to older Americans despite their 10- to 20-year maturities.
http://www.military.com/benefits/legal-matters/law-scams
Phishing Scams by Targeted Company
Millersmiles.co.uk - The web's dedicated anti - phishing service, Phishing, Email Scam, Spoof, Fraud
http://www.millersmiles.co.uk/scams.php
Modeling Scams, Rip Offs and Bad Business
Watch out for modeling Scams, Rip-offs and bad business.
http://www.modelingadvice.com/Scams.html

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