| Better
Business Bureau Alerts |
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The Council
of Better Business Bureaus (CBBB) posts warnings to notify
consumers and businesses about recently discovered, fraudulent
business scams, as well as help resolve buyer/seller complaints
against a business, including mediation and arbitration services.
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| Bureau
of Public Debt |
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Many schemes have been directed
at banks, charities, companies, and even individuals, by others
seeking payment on fraudulent securities. The BPD will alert
you to these scams and help you protect yourself from being
taken in. |
| Coalition
Against Insurance Fraud |
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The Coalition Against Insurance
Fraud is the only national organization dedicated exclusively
to fighting insurance fraud through public advocacy and public
education. |
| Consumer
Sentinel |
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See how law enforcement all over
the world works together to fight fraud, using Consumer Sentinel,
an innovative, international law enforcement fraud-fighting
program. |
| Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) |
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Confused over your telephone
bill? You're not alone. Consumer confusion has significantly
contributed to the growth of slamming, cramming, and other
types of telecommunications fraud. Contact the FCC to learn
how to avoid those unwanted telephone solicitations or to
report other abusive techniques. |
| Federal
Trade Commission (FTC)/ID Theft |
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Provides information on ways
to reduce the risk of identity theft and links to government
and non-profit agencies working on identity theft. Toll free
1.877.IDTHEFT |
| Housing
and Urban Development |
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Federal
laws and regulations protect you from discrimination, fraud,
and unscrupulous practices in buying and renting a home. Don't
be a victim of people who may profit at your expense. Know
your rights! HUD's Hotline 1-800-347-3735 |
| Internet
Fraud Complaint Center (IFCC) |
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Provides victims of Internet
fraud a convenient, easy-to-use reporting mechanism that alerts
authorities of a suspected criminal or civil violation. The
IFCC is a partnership between the FBI and the National White
Collar Crime Center. |
| "Internet
Fraud: How To Avoid Internet Investment Scams" |
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This site discusses internet
fraud and gives tips for investment fraud prevention. |
| Medicare
Fraud and Abuse |
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Medicare is taking strong action
to combat fraud and abuse in key areas. Their goal is to make
sure Medicare only does business with legitimate providers
and suppliers who will provide Medicare beneficiaries with
high quality services. |
| National
Check Fraud Center |
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(Official Web Site) The National
Check Fraud Center provides check fraud information and takes
reports from victims of check fraud crimes. Topics covered
include counterfeit checks, forgery, check fraud, and bank
fraud. |
| National
Fraud Information Center |
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(Official Web Site) This comprehensive
site covers all areas of fraud. use this site to report or
learn about fraudulent products, services, and companies.
The National Fraud Information Center was begun in 1992 by
the National Consumers League to fight telemarketing and internet
fraud. |
| National
Health Care Anti-Fraud Association |
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(Official Web Site) That National
Health Care Anti-Fraud Association is an issue-based organization
responsible for the detection, investigation, prosecution,
and prevention of health care fraud. |
| Securities
and Exchange Commission |
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The SEC provides information
on how to invest your hard-earned dollars wisely and keep
an eye out for investment scams. To learn more about how to
avoid costly mistakes and fraud, read the SEC's "Investor
Alerts." |
| Social
Security Administration |
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Is someone using your Social
Security Number or falsely claiming disability rights? Get
the facts on Social Security fraud. SSA Fraud Hotline 1-800-269-0271 |
| U.S.
Department of Agriculture (USDA) |
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The USDA investigates criminal
violations of the Food Stamp Act. Information concerning food
stamp trafficking, theft of food stamps, or other criminal
violations of the Food Stamp Act should be reported. Taxpayers
Against Fraud (Official Web Site) This site is sponsored
by the False Claims Act Legal Center, a nonprofit public interest
organization dedicated to fighting fraud against the Federal
Government. U.S.
Postal Inspector's Employment Schemes This
site has articles on various aspects of fraud. Tips are given
on how to identify and avoid the following topics: franchise,
fraud, phony job opportunities, multi-level marketing, short-paid
postage, postal job scams, and work at home schemes. |
