World Telecommunication Day 1999

IHT September 21, 1999


Fighting On-Line Fraud

The following list gives a selection of some informative and useful anti-fraud Web sites.


National Fraud Information Center (http://www.fraud.org). The NFIC's Internet Fraud Watch was launched in 1996 to help consumers distinguish between legitimate and bogus cyberspace promotions and report fraud to law-enforcement agencies. It provides tips, articles and other information to protect privacy and help consumers navigate the Net safely.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will review reports from foreign victims when the operation is U.S.-based. Complete the on-line form at http://www.ftc.gov/ftc/complaint.htm to be eligible for reimbursement.

Part of the Macintosh Web site, http://www.macintouch.com/spam.shtml, details scams, fraud, forgeries and other cybercons.

Some other useful sites:

http://www.public.org

http://www.cardweb.com

http://www.scambusters.org

Joshua Jampol