Additional Resources

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

Anti-phishing working group - View actual phishing emails that have circulated over the last three years.

ebay - View screen-by-screen details in this spoof email 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.

Informational security videos - These short, interactive videos from Intuit Financial Services offer tips for avoiding phishing, identity theft, and fraud on the Internet, social media and portable devices.

Institute of Consumer Financial Education - Browse through past consumer alerts.

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

National Futures Association (NFA) - Learn how to avoid investment fraud.

Nigerian fraud email gallery - Read over 500 Nigerian fraud letters.

OnGuard Online - Learn how to protect your computer, your family and yourself online.

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

Snopes - Check out urban legends and common email forwards.

Truth or fiction - Get an email reality check.

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission - Learn about "pump and dump" investment schemes.