Better Business Bureaus Alerts
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
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TreasuryDirect
Is it really a security
and is it really backed by the U.S. Government? 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. |
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Coalition Against Insurance Fraud
The Coalition
Against Insurance Fraud is the only national organization dedicated exclusively
to fighting insurance fraud through public advocacy and public
education. |
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Consumer Sentinal
See how law
enforcement all over the world work together to fight fraud, using Consumer
Sentinel, an innovative, international law enforcement fraud-fighting
program. |
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Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
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. |
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Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
The FTC works to protect consumers against unfair,
deceptive, or fraudulent practices, and enforces a variety of federal antitrust
and consumer protection laws. Don’t get taken in by these everyday
scams. |
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Food Stamp Program
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. |
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Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
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. |
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Internet Fraud Complaint Center (IFCC)
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. |
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Medicare Fraud and Abuse
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. |
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Military Sentinel
Allows members of the United States Armed Forces to
enter consumer complaints directly into a database that is immediately
accessible by over 500 law enforcement organizations throughout
the United States, Canada, and Australia. These law enforcement
agencies use this complaint data to target cases for prosecution
and other enforcement measures. |
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MyVesta.org
Myvesta.org is
the nation's first non-profit, Internet-based financial counseling and
services organization. They help people to overcome their money troubles
through education and special programs. Myvesta.org was founded as Debt
Counselors of America. |
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National Fraud Information Center (NFIC)
The
NFIC is a nationwide toll-free hotline for consumers to get advice about
telephone solicitation and report possible telemarketing fraud to law
enforcement agencies.
NFIC Hotline 1-800-876-7060 |
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Securities and Exchange Commission
Provides information on how to invest your hard earned dollars wisely and
keeping an eye out for investment scams. To learn more about how to avoid
costly mistakes and fraud, read the SEC's "Investor Alerts." |
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Social Security Administration
Is someone using
your Social Security Number or falsely claiming disability rights? Get the
facts on Social Security fraud.
Social Security Fraud Hotline
1-800-269-0271 |
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U.S. Postal Inpection Service
The U.S.
Postal Inspection Service has a long, history of fighting criminals who attack
our nation's postal system and misuse it to defraud the American public.
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