ScamBusters.com
Dedicated to fighting online hype and disinformation.
Federal Trade Commission
A great resource for researching scams.
Better Business Bureau: Check Out a Company
Search a database of companies and their background information.
FTC: Recognizing Business Fraud
MousePrint.org
This site exposes lies in advertising. It focuses on the details in the fine print. The site offers consumer updates and a free weekly newsletter.
U.S. Department of Justice: Special Report on 9-11 Fraud Schemes
A breakdown of fraudulent charities asking for donations.
Federal Trade Commission: Warnings on Bioterrorism Defense Products
FDA: Buying Medicines and Medical Products Online
A consumer fraud/scams site.
Discount Long Distance Digest
A consumer protection newsletter warning about scams and misleading practices.
MSN MoneyCentral.com: Anti-Phishing Techniques
Steps to avoid scams online that can steal your banking information and steal from you.
ICann.org: Securing Domain Names
Updates on domain name assigning process.
Planet Feedback.com
A consumer complaint site.
Urban Legends Research Center: Bogus Charities
An Australian site with great resources.
BigMyth.com
Flash animations show the creation stories of many of the world's cultures.
Junk Science Judo: Self Defense Against Health Scares and Scams
Crop Circle Connector
Claims to be the largest crop circle site on the Internet. Archives to 1978.
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