Scams and Cons
The world is full of con artists who will use all kinds of ploys to defraud others out of their money.
Avoid Becoming a Victim of Mortgage Fraud
Along with the recent problems in the nation's mortgage lending industry and an increase in home foreclosures, has also come an increase in mortgage fraud schemes, aimed at taking advantage of those who may be having financial difficulties.
Along with the recent problems in the nation's mortgage lending industry and an increase in home foreclosures, has also come an increase in mortgage fraud schemes, aimed at taking advantage of those who may be having financial difficulties.
FBI Launches Hurricane Fraud Tip Line
The FBI has launched a tip line, 1-800-CALL FBI or 1-800-225-5324 , to collect information and complaints of public corruption and government fraud, in connection with the Hurricane Katrina aftermath.
The FBI has launched a tip line, 1-800-CALL FBI or 1-800-225-5324 , to collect information and complaints of public corruption and government fraud, in connection with the Hurricane Katrina aftermath.
Avoid Disaster Aid Scam Artists
Natural disasters, such as Hurricane Katrina, can bring out the best in people, but unfortunately can bring out the worse, including those who would scam those wanting to donate to aid victims.
Natural disasters, such as Hurricane Katrina, can bring out the best in people, but unfortunately can bring out the worse, including those who would scam those wanting to donate to aid victims.
Cautionary Tale - Staged Auto Accident Fraud
Consider this scenario: You’re stuck in heavy traffic on a busy highway. Another car cuts off the driver in front of you, forcing him to slam on the brakes. You try to stop, but there’s no time...and you rear-end the guy in front of you. An everyday accident? Not this time. Turns out you’ve been had by a well-organized criminal ring that staged the entire thing. Read more...
Consider this scenario: You’re stuck in heavy traffic on a busy highway. Another car cuts off the driver in front of you, forcing him to slam on the brakes. You try to stop, but there’s no time...and you rear-end the guy in front of you. An everyday accident? Not this time. Turns out you’ve been had by a well-organized criminal ring that staged the entire thing. Read more...
Beware of Tsunami Disaster Relief Fraud
The FBI has alerted the public to a variety of scams currently being facilitated online involving the solicitation of additional relief funds for the victims of the recent Tsunami disaster.
The FBI has alerted the public to a variety of scams currently being facilitated online involving the solicitation of additional relief funds for the victims of the recent Tsunami disaster.
Avoiding International Mass Marketing Fraud
The FBI offers these tips to avoid international mass-marketing frauds, such as the Nigerian and other foreign goverment scams.
The FBI offers these tips to avoid international mass-marketing frauds, such as the Nigerian and other foreign goverment scams.
Nigerian Fraud Emails Using FBI Letterhead
Using FBI letterhead and the identities of FBI officials as part of a mass marketing fraud scheme, these letters appear to come from one or more non-existing entities and is entitled 'Memo on Debt Payment.'
Using FBI letterhead and the identities of FBI officials as part of a mass marketing fraud scheme, these letters appear to come from one or more non-existing entities and is entitled 'Memo on Debt Payment.'
Spammer to Get Slammer
A Virginia jury has recommended a nine-year sentence for a North Carolina man, who along with his sister, became the first people convicted under the state's new anti-spam laws based on falsifying information to mask the sender's identity.
A Virginia jury has recommended a nine-year sentence for a North Carolina man, who along with his sister, became the first people convicted under the state's new anti-spam laws based on falsifying information to mask the sender's identity.
Advance-Fee Fraud Schemes
Advance-Fee Fraud Schemes - A common technique used by online fraudsters.
Advance-Fee Fraud Schemes - A common technique used by online fraudsters.
Business/Employment Schemes
Internet Fraud: Check out "help-wanted" ads before you submit your personal information. Here is why..
Internet Fraud: Check out "help-wanted" ads before you submit your personal information. Here is why..
Counterfeit Check Schemes
Internet Fraud: A counterfeit or fraudulent cashier’s check or corporate check is utilized to pay for merchandise. Here is how they do it..
Internet Fraud: A counterfeit or fraudulent cashier’s check or corporate check is utilized to pay for merchandise. Here is how they do it..
FBI Email Hoax Alert
Internet Fraud: The FBI has become aware of an email hoax with the subject line "FBI Investigation" and implying the email originated from the FBI.
Internet Fraud: The FBI has become aware of an email hoax with the subject line "FBI Investigation" and implying the email originated from the FBI.
Nigerian Scam Continues to Rip Off Millions
The Nigerian advance-fee fraud has been around for decades, but now seems to have reached epidemic proportions via the Internet, and many compassionate consumers are continuing to take the bait.
The Nigerian advance-fee fraud has been around for decades, but now seems to have reached epidemic proportions via the Internet, and many compassionate consumers are continuing to take the bait.
Notorious "Reshipper Scam" Transforms
Internet fraud report: fraudsters take advantage of the Telecommunications Relay Services.
Internet fraud report: fraudsters take advantage of the Telecommunications Relay Services.
Phony Escrow Services
Internet scam artists use phony escrow services to steal. See how they do it.
Internet scam artists use phony escrow services to steal. See how they do it.
Ponzi and Pyramid Schemes
Internet Fraud: Pyramid schemes, they promise millions but deliver nothing. Find out how this scam works.
Internet Fraud: Pyramid schemes, they promise millions but deliver nothing. Find out how this scam works.
X-Box Giveaway - Internet Scam
Another scam using spam e-mail designed to harvest debit or credit card information.
Another scam using spam e-mail designed to harvest debit or credit card information.
Costly Coupon Scams
Promoters make overblown promises about the income or profit potential for consumers working at home clipping coupons.
Promoters make overblown promises about the income or profit potential for consumers working at home clipping coupons.
Dot.cons - Top Ten Online Scams
Con artists have gone high-tech, using the Internet to defraud consumers in a variety of clever ways. Here is a list of scams, reported to the FTC, that consumers complain about the most.
Con artists have gone high-tech, using the Internet to defraud consumers in a variety of clever ways. Here is a list of scams, reported to the FTC, that consumers complain about the most.
How to Spot an Email Hoax
Hints and tips for detecting false information in forwarded emails.
Hints and tips for detecting false information in forwarded emails.
'Slave Reparations' Scams Target Black Seniors
Authorities warn senior citizens to beware of any attempts by people to charge fees or solicit personal information pursuant to filing "slave reparations" tax claims.
Authorities warn senior citizens to beware of any attempts by people to charge fees or solicit personal information pursuant to filing "slave reparations" tax claims.
Scams That Target Service Members
Scams targeted at military members seem to be a consistent problem. This article looks into the reasons why and what military members can do to avoid becoming victims.
Scams targeted at military members seem to be a consistent problem. This article looks into the reasons why and what military members can do to avoid becoming victims.
Day Trading Ads: Cutting Through the
Learning the language of day trading can help you separate fact from fantasy when reading an ad or listening to a commercial.
Learning the language of day trading can help you separate fact from fantasy when reading an ad or listening to a commercial.
FraudTech.com
Dennis Marlock, now retired from the Milwaukee Police Department, has put together a virtual encyclopedia of every lame scheme, scam, hoax, or rip-off imaginable.
Dennis Marlock, now retired from the Milwaukee Police Department, has put together a virtual encyclopedia of every lame scheme, scam, hoax, or rip-off imaginable.
If You've Got The Look, Look Out! Avoiding Modeling Scams
It's true that some successful models have been discovered in everyday places like malls, boutiques, clubs, and airports. But the vast majority of would-be models knock on door after agency door before work comes their way.
It's true that some successful models have been discovered in everyday places like malls, boutiques, clubs, and airports. But the vast majority of would-be models knock on door after agency door before work comes their way.
Internet Fraud: How to Avoid Internet Investment Scams
This alert tells you how to spot different types of Internet fraud, what the Securities and Exchange Commission is doing to fight Internet investment scams, and how to use the Internet to invest wisely.
This alert tells you how to spot different types of Internet fraud, what the Securities and Exchange Commission is doing to fight Internet investment scams, and how to use the Internet to invest wisely.
U.S. Cracks Down on Internet Crime
The FBI and other agencies involved in cybercrime targeted investment scams, sales of stolen software, online banking fraud, illegal pharmaceuticals, and even a Russian marriage service in a 5-month crackdown on Internet crime.
The FBI and other agencies involved in cybercrime targeted investment scams, sales of stolen software, online banking fraud, illegal pharmaceuticals, and even a Russian marriage service in a 5-month crackdown on Internet crime.