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Fraud Awareness - Prevention and Education
Publications and Online Materials
Cell Phone Fraud
Federal Communications Commission, November 2008
Cybercrime Against Businesses, 2005
Bureau of Justice Statistics, September 2008
"Phishing" Fraud: How to Avoid Getting Fried by Phony Phishermen
Securities and Exchange Commission, August 2007
International Financial Scams--Internet Dating, Inheritance, Work Permits, Overpayment, and Money-Laundering
U.S. Department of State, February 2007
Affinity Fraud: How To Avoid Investment Scams That Target Groups
U.S. Security and Exchange Commission, September 2006
International Financial Scams--Internet Dating, Inheritance, Work Permits, Overpayment, and Money-Laundering
U.S. Department of State, February 2007
Check Fraud: A Guide to Avoiding Losses
U.S. Department of the Treasury, February 1999
Telemarketing Fraud Prevention, Public Awareness, and Training Activities
Office for Victims of Crime, 1998
FTC Facts for Consumers: Avoiding Credit and Charge Card Fraud
Federal Trade Commission, August 1997
Common Fraud Schemes
Federal Bureau of Investigation, Date not available
Don't Be A Victim Of Loan Fraud
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Date not available
Frauds, Phonies, & Scams
U.S. Department of the Treasury, Date not available
Insurance Fraud: Program Overview and Consumer Information
Federal Bureau of Investigation, Date not available
Internet Crime Prevention Tips
Internet Crime Complaint Center, Date not available
Internet Fraud
U.S. General Services Administration, Date not available
Internet Fraud: How to Avoid Internet Investment Scams
Securities and Exchange Commission, Date not available
Mass Marketing Fraud—Awareness & Prevention Tips
Federal Bureau of Investigation, Date not available
Medicare Fraud Detection and Prevention Tips
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Date not available
Special Report on "Phishing"
U.S. Department of Justice Criminal Division, Date not available
Securities Fraud Awareness & Prevention Tips
Federal Bureau of Investigation, Date not available
Search the NCJRS Abstracts Database for additional resources on this topic.
Other Resources
eConsumer.gov
This Web site provides general information about consumer protection in all countries that belong to the International Consumer Protection Enforcement Network (ICPEN), contact information for consumer protection authorities in those countries, and an online complaint form.
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) White Collar Crime Unit
The White Collar Crime Unit works to investigate schemes of deliberate deception, provides the public with information on protection from common scams, and describes what should be done if a person feels they have been victimized.
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
FTC works for the consumer to prevent fraud, deception and unfair business practices in the marketplace. FTC helps victims by enforcing federal consumer protection laws and by providing free information to help avoid fraud and deception in the marketplace.
In the Spotlight: Identity Theft
This NCJRS online resource offers a briefing on identity theft and phishing; points to important publications, statistics, legislation, and training opportunities; and offers links to other resources.
OnGuard Online
This Web site provides practical tips from the federal government and technology industry to help consumers guard against Internet fraud, secure their computers, and protect personal information.
U.S. Postal Inspection Service
The mission of the United States Postal Inspection Service is to protect the U.S. Postal Service, secure the nation's mail system and ensure public trust in the mail through consumer awareness and investigation of mail fraud.
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