Real lies from real lives.

Guide and links to information on major financial scandals, bank frauds, money laundering, corruption, scams, and organized crime.

Better Business Bureaus can alert you to complaints against companies in your area.

Better Business Bureau's online video, narrated by Lou Gosset, Jr., shows examples of common telemarketing and mail frauds. Windows Media Player needed (free download available).

Amusing site providing information on all types of scams.

How to avoid pre-paid phone card scams. Learn the tricks, questions to ask, and what to do to avoid being the victim of a prepaid calling card scam.

Dissatisfied members share experiences with Bally Total Fitness. Post complaints, locate information about class action lawsuits. Forum for posting messages. (Contains some vulgar language)

News, commentary, and links on internet hoaxes. (Not just medical hoaxes.)

Interactive community dedicated to fighting consumer fraud. Features 'report a scam' section, fraud resources and email alert service.

Seeks to educate about various types of scams and frauds, how these deals really work, and how to manage the risks.

Information on how to avoid becoming a victim of insurance fraud provided by the New York State Insurance Department.

Information provided by Met Life on fraud, identity theft and insurance fraud.

Speak out about unethical business practices, corruption, and vital social issues without reprisal. News, links, case studies, and updates.

Beating the con artists of our society at their own game isn't difficult once you know how the games are played. This public service site provides all who visit with the knowledge needed to survive in a world of deception.

Free online fraud victim assistance and education.

Provides information, news, alerts and resources to assist consumers in identifying scams and bad deals.

Article about the spread of counterfeit cash, and the art of J.S.G. Boggs.

Highlights of historical scams, frauds, bubbles, pyramids, cons and humbugs.

The Ohio State University Extension provides information on how to identify a fraud.

Comprehensive site providing information on several types of scams, schemes and fraud. Site information is provided by various Australian consumer protection agencies but most of the information is universal.

Site information provided by a network of law enforcement and business professionals involved in the investigation and prevention of frauds and confidence crimes. Free fraud prevention programs, articles and message forum available.

Reports on a fraudulent "company" that sells coin operated breathalyzer vending machines.

Resources for independent sales representatives left out in the cold.

Information on fraudulent writing contests with tips on how to check the legitimacy of a contest. Information about specific contests to avoid.

Information on the workings and scope of telemarketing and investment fraud and consumer scams.

A description of scams, fraud and other crimes that visitors to the Russian Federation should watch out for.

Information for merchants who operate e-commerce sites on recognizing signs of fraud and what to do if you become a victim.