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Fraud Awareness - Resources for Victims

Publications and Online Materials

General

Internet Fraud
U.S. General Services Administration, June 2009

Cell Phone Fraud
Federal Communications Commission, November 2008

Victims of Fraud: Beyond Financial Loss
Office for Victims of Crime, Last updated, March 2007

Check and Card Fraud
Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, July 2004

Information for Victims and Witnesses Who Report Fraud Crimes
Office for Victims of Crime, 2001

Check Fraud: A Guide to Avoiding Losses
U.S. Department of the Treasury, February 1999

Fraud Victimization--The Extent, the Targets, the Effects
National Institute of Justice, February 1995

Don't Be A Victim Of Loan Fraud
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Date not available

Elder Fraud

Partnering with Faith Communities to Provide Elder Fraud Prevention, Intervention, and Victim Services
Office for Victims of Crime, April 2006

Financial Crimes Against the Elderly
Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, August 2004

Fraud Services and the Justice System

Victims of Fraud and Economic Crime: Results and Recommendations from an OVC Focus Group Meeting
Office for Victims of Crime, May 2000

Providing Services to Victims of Fraud: Resources for Victim/Witness Coordinators
Office for Victims of Crime, July 1998

Rights, Roles, and Responsibilities: A Handbook for Fraud Victims Participating in the Federal Criminal Justice System
Office for Victims of Crime, 1998

Search the NCJRS Abstracts Database for additional resources on this topic.

Other Resources


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.

Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)
For victims of Internet fraud, IC3 provides a convenient and easy-to-use reporting mechanism that alerts authorities of a suspected criminal or civil violation.

Office for Victims of Crime (OVC): Identity Theft
This Web site provides information on rights and services afforded to victims of identity theft and identity fraud.

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.
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Last updated on: 9/22/2009



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