Resources

We've highlighted some of the more popular (and harmful) types of fraud and scams in our online Fraud Center. For more details on these and other scams, follow the links below.

Anytime Adviser ID theft coach - test your ID theft knowledge with this interactive coach

Anti-phishing working group - view actual phishing E-mails that have circulated over the last three years

Better Business Bureau - read detailed facts about phishing plus victims' stories

ebay - view screen-by-screen details in this spoof E-mail tutorial

FBI - read about common fraud schemes

FraudWatch International - view a list of names used by scam artists and details about their scams

FTC - find consumer information on ID theft, online shopping safety tips, spam, spyware, kids' privacy, and more

GetNetWise - learn about spam and eliminate unwanted E-mails

Identity Theft Resource Center - look up current scams thieves use to steal your identity

Looks too good to be true - prevent yourself from becoming a victim of an Internet scheme

Nigerian fraud E-mail gallery - read over 500 Nigerian fraud letters

OnGuard Online - protect against Internet fraud and learn how to secure your computer and personal info

ScamBusters - search this site to find out if you have a scam on your hands

Snopes - check out urban legends and common E-mail forwards

Truth or fiction - get an E-mail reality check