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ScamBusters.org

"Internet ScamBusters Helps You Protect Yourself From Clever Scams -- Online and Offline..." An oft recommended site dealing with scams of all kinds. A newsletter is available.

Internet Fraud: How to Avoid Internet Investment Scams

Information about a variety of investment scams from the United States Securities and Investments Commission.

Federal Citizen Information Center

The Frauds and Scams section of the FCIC site. Latest news on various frauds and scams.

Snopes.com: The Nigerian Scam

An informative and lively article on one of the most famous scams of all.

Pyramid Scheme Alert

"A non-profit, privately supported (by memberships and donations), all-volunteer, and totally independent consumer campaign."

Spam: Where to Complain About Frauds & Scams on the Internet

The Linkspan site provides a valuable list of sites that will accept complaints about Internet frauds and scams.

Types of Scam: The Ponzi Scheme 

"Ponzi" Schemes

"Ponzi" schemes are a type of pyramid scheme where early investors are paid with money collected from later ones. A short explanation from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

The Ponzi Scheme

"Double your Money in Ninety Days". A biography of Charles Ponzi and details of his scheme.

Wikipedia: Ponzi Scheme

Discussion about, examples of, and links to other information about Ponzi Schemes.

Discussion Boards and Forums 

Catty Shaq Forum

An open discussion board about online scams.

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