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The Latest Scams |
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Scams are common. For background check the scam resources listed below. |
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A convincing unsolicited e-mail or phone call is the sign of a professional scammer. |
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Specific Scams |
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November 2010 |
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Winnipeg Granny Scams |
Mortgage Telemarketing Scam |
Craigslist renting scam |
Tax scam reminder |
Phishing scam targets military |
SEC warns of oil spill investment scams |
Home repair scams |
Holiday shopping scams |
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February 2010 |
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Beware of Haiti Scams |
More Haiti charity scams (CBS News) |
Haiti scams already starting |
Mayo Clinic: Penis enlargement scams |
Fed warns of top 5 mortgage scams |
Don't fall victim to scams in 2010 |
Tax scams |
Bank president warns about scams |
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December 2009 |
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Dangerous Flu Scams |
FDA Cracking down on flu scams (Time) |
How long distance scams work (From How Stuff Works) |
Domain registration scams |
Loan modification scams |
Tiger Woods accident sparking BlackHat SEO scams |
How to find reputable charities and avoid scams |
This year's top ten scams |
Work-at-home scams |
McAfee's 12 online scams of Christmas |
Seven top scams that target seniors |
Be on the lookout for santa scams |
U.S. Mint breaks up credit reward scams |
Avoid gift card scams |
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September 2009 |
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Scams targeting college students |
Google cash scams |
Stimulus scams |
Nigerian scams evolve |
Federal job scams |
Foreclosure prevention scam |
Scam targets veterans' credit cards |
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August 2009 |
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Text message scam |
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July 2009 |
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Bank Fraud Scheme |
Bogus Cash for Clunkers Programs |
Bogus Debts of the Deceased |
Debit Card Scams |
The Grandchild Scam Again |
High Quality Bogus Checks |
Medical clinic Scam |
Mortgage Lending Scam |
Scam Magazine Sales |
Social Security Numbers Compromised |
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June 2009 |
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Another Roofing Scam |
Credit card scams on Cell Phones |
Gypsy Scam |
Puppy Sale Nigeria Scam |
Rental Deposit Scam |
Residential Security Scam |
Scam Posing as Microsoft Update |
Student Financial Aid Scam |
Summary of Current Scams |
The Surveyor Scam |
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April 2009 |
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Another Grandma Phone Scam |
Auto warranty Scams |
Black Churches Swindled |
Internet ticket scams |
Mortgage Fraud |
Phoney Waiter Scam |
Spring Weather Scams |
Stimulus scams |
Suspicious Activity on Your Credit Card? |
Sweepstakes Emails are Always Scams |
Sweepstakes Winner Plus a Cashiers Check |
VFW Imposter |
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February 2009 |
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Craig's List Scam |
The Granny Scammer |
Loan Modification Scams |
Property Flipping Scam |
Time for Tax Scams Again |
Video Terminal Scam |
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January 2009 |
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Catholics Targeted in Ponzi Scheme |
Consignment Fraud |
Financial Spammers |
Foreclosure Fraud |
Gifting Circle Scam |
Phony Electronics Sales |
Water Company Imposters |
Weight Loss Scam |
Work at Home Scam |
Yet Another Lottery Scam |
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December 2008 |
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Anti-virus Scam |
Craig's List House Rental Scam |
Fake Software |
Foreclosure Scam |
Holiday Lights Scam |
Loan Scam |
Lottery Scam Again |
Small Business Grant Scam |
Water Testing Scam |
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November 2008 |
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Bail for Grandson Scam |
Bank Takeovers Prompt Internet Scams |
Diverting Charity to Personal Use |
Fraud Warning |
Reader's Digest Scam |
Scareware Scams |
Software Registration Scam |
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October 2008 |
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ATM Scams |
Blue Roof Program |
Craig's List Scams |
Elderly Woman Out Foxes Medicare Scammers |
Map Scam |
More Phony Grandchildren |
Phony Voter Registration |
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September 2008 |
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Beware of People Who Call and Ask for Money |
Home Repair Scam |
Lottery Scam Again |
Mortgage Scam |
Paving Scam |
Phony Government Agents |
Reshipping Scam |
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August 2008 |
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Cell Phone Scam |
General Warning Against Current Scams |
Homeless Insurance Scam |
How to Identify Scams |
International Driver's License |
Mortgage Watchdog Scammer |
Phony Bills |
Phony GED Exams |
Still More Lottery Scam Suckers |
Travel Scam |
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July 2008 |
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Another Fake Check Warning |
Another Roofing Scam |
Bigfoot Scam? |
Bogus Newspaper Ads |
International Telephone Scam |
More Sweepstakes Scams |
Puppy Scams |
Senior Citizen Scam |
Store Front E-Bay Scam |
Summary of E-Mail Scams |
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July 2008 |
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Crime Stoppers Scammed |
Lost Pet Scam |
Mystery Shopper Scam Again |
Powerball Scam |
Psychics Again |
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July 2008 |
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Bad Investments |
Credit Card Scam |
Latest Bank Scam |
Medicare Scams |
Newspaper Cash Scam |
Pet Scam |
A Pittsburgh Swindler |
Verification Scam |
Wire Transfer Scams |
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April 2008 |
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Adoption Scam |
Foreclosure Relief Scammmer Sentenced |
Free Cruise Scam |
Lego Scam |
Sham IRS Rebate |
Stolen Gas on Your Credit Card |
Stolen Merchandise Sold on Craig's List |
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April 2008 |
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419 Scams Persist |
Domain Registry Scams |
Phony Bank Investigator |
"Required Poster" Scam |
Roller Rink Scam |
Roofing Scam |
Tax Refund Scams |
Top Ten Scams |
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March 2008 |
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Debit Card Cloning |
FTC Warns About Tax Rebate Scams |
Lottery and Sweepstakes Scams |
Phony Western Union Survey |
Small Time Scam Artist |
Yo Yo Car Sales |
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February 2008 |
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81 year old Gets 28 years for Investment Scam |
Congressman in Land Scam |
Do Banks E-Mail You? |
Driveway Scam |
It's Phishing Season |
Map Scam |
More Lottery Scams |
Mystery Shopper Scam Again |
Nigeria Scammer Arrested |
Rental Scam |
Will Con Artists Steal Your Tax Rebate? |
Extended Auto Warranties |
Hospital Job Scam |
How to Spot a Scam |
Hunting Club Scam |
IRS Refund Scams Galore |
It's Tax Scam Season |
Loan Consolidation Scams |
Thieves Distract and Rob Elderly |
Tornado Scam |
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January 2008 |
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Check Washing |
Digital TV Accessories |
Home Appraisal Scams |
Home Building Scammers |
Phony Psychic? |
Revolutionary Muscle Building Systems |
Top Ten Snake Oil Gadgets |
Travel Agent ID Cards |
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Scam Resources |
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Top ten scams reported to the attorney general |
Advice to Avoid Scams - 7/29/2009 |
Better Business Bureau - Main Page - Locate a Bureau - Nebraska |
Confessions of a Car Salesman |
Consumerist - blog |
How Retirees Can Avoid Scams |
Nebraska Department of Banking and Finance - Consumer Education |
Protecting Yourself Against Scams |
Quackwatch - resource for scams |
Quatloos - more on scams |
Refdesk - Sociology Links |
Scambusters |
Spotting Scams |
Using Google to Identify Scams |