Common Frauds

Hoax Encyclopedia
Virus hoaxes and myths waste time and money, and make the sender look foolish. Don't fall victim to a hoax. Use the Hoax Encyclopedia to check out the facts behind that dire sounding email.

What Is Identity Theft?
For those who have been victims of identity theft, there is nothing at all humorous about the experience.

Avoiding Common Scams
The best defense against scams is awareness and vigilance. Here are five of the most common small business scams and how you and your employees can avoid them.

When Should I Give Out My Social Security Number?
With the rise of identity theft, giving your Social Security number out can be as risky as giving a stranger a signed blank check. Here are answers to what to do when asked for this most important number.

Phishing scams
Look over the following examples of phishing scams to familiarize yourself with the clever techniques used.

Spot an Email Hoax
A simple how-to on recognizing email hoaxes

Fraud & Waste
Knowing more about fraud and waste can save money and perhaps save "BIG TIME", from your About.com Guide

The New and Improved Bank Heist
Stopping Internet crime requires 'Awareness' and 'Action'

Internet Fraud: Recognition & Avoidance
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What is Credit Card Fraud?
What is Credit Card Fraud? The About Retail Industry Glossary explains about credit card fraud.

Internet hoaxes
From About: Current Internet hoaxes, rumors and email urban legends - information on all the latest misinformation on the Net

Identity Theft and Fraud... Tips to Live By
What are some measures to protect yourself from ID theft and what are some of the key issues involve? 


Avoid Internet Fraud
The holiday season provides a very unique opportunity for Internet fraud but the truth is that Internet fraud is year round. Here are some facts and tips to avoid being a victim of Internet fraud.

How to Avoid Credit Scams
A simple How To on avoiding credit scams.

ID Theft: What to Do
A simple How To on what to do after an ID loss.

Debt Elimination Scams... Fraud Warning
Concerning one form of debt elimination, I wrote a potential advertiser, "I have found your method of debt elimination morally and ethically questionable as well as legally borderline." Here is why.

New Law Stiffens Penalties for Identity Theft
The Identity Theft Penalty Enhancement Act, which increases existing penalties for the crime of identity theft, establishes aggravated identity theft as a criminal offense, and establishes mandatory penalties for aggravated identity theft.

Prevent Identity Theft From Happening to You
Identity theft or identity fraud, the fastest growing crime in the United States, is the taking of a victim's identity for financial gain or to conceal the real identity of the perpetrator.

ID Theft: Get Copies of Your Credit Reports
If you have been a victim of identity theft, the first thing you need to do is obtain a copy of your credit report from the three major credit bureaus.

If Your Identity Has Been Stolen
You can spend years and a lot of money to clean up the mess from having your identity stolen. Here are the first steps that you need to take, according to the Federal Trade Commission.

Protecting Your ATM Card
Keep your ATM card a safe place and protect it just like you would cash, credit cards or checks.

Spoofing, Phishing, and Stealing Identities
The FBI, Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Earthlink have jointly issued a warning on how the growing ranks of Internet crooks are using new tricks called "phishing" and "spoofing" to steal your identity.

Social Security Recipients Warned of Scams
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is warning benefit recipients that they are currently the targets of a number of scams surfacing throughout the United States.