AFFILIATE SCAM SITES

Directory of Places To Report Your Scams/Fraud

My Affiliate Place Scam Site is a web page with the purpose of giving you a quick reference as to where to report different types of scams.

I have included this page for all that have fallen victim to fraud or scams online or offline. If you feel the need to report it -- to prevent others from succumbing to the same ploy that hit you -- I have listed the sites for your convenience.

However, please do not take this responsibility lightly -- if you are wronged, or treated badly -- but not scammed, do not report it. A scam occurs when a program or a business misrepresents or makes promises that they do not keep. This is a quick directory of places where you can report your scams, sites that can keep you abreast of what scams are circulating the Internet.

In addition, I have include a section where you can become better informed about the different scams that are happening online and offline.

WHERE TO REPORT YOUR SCAMS

APWG - Anti-Phishing Working Group- is a volunteer organization where you share and verify phishing attempts. They maintain a database of phishing scam emails and websites to help people identify and avoid being scammed in the future.

Business Software Alliance -- Report Software Piracy Issues to this website.

Better Business Bureau -- Never forget the Better Business Bureau -- when you file a complaint -- they will contact the organization to try and resolve the issue for you.

Do Not Call - Do Not Call National Registry. Here you can register your home phone and your mobile phone so that you will no longer receive telemarketing calls. In addition, a new law became effective in February 2008, that upon registering your phone number with the Do Not Call National Registry, it will not expire (won't ever have to register the number again). After your number has been on file for 31 days, telemarketers should not be calling you. If they do, you can file a complaint.

Please note: the FTC does not allow private companies or third parties to register consumers for the National Do Not Call Registry. If you receive phone solicitations or websites claiming they can or will register your name or phone number on the National Do Not Call Registry — for a fee — it is most certainly a scam.

Business Software Alliance - This is where you can report software piracy issues. You will report it according to the type of piracy: Internet site, End User, or Distributor.

Equifax- Monitors the 3 credit agencies with alerts of any changes to your credit rating. When you notify Experian or TransUnion they will notify the other 2.

Experian -- Monitors the 3 credit agencies with alerts of any changes to your credit rating.

Ebay Security Center - This site is through Ebay. It gives you helpful information for Ebay Sellers and Buyers.

Federal Trade Commission -- Helps consumers spot, stop and avoid fraudulent activities. The FTC works for the consumer.

Fraud.org -- This is a site where you can report different types of scams: Telemarketing scams, Elder scams, Internet Fraud, Scams Against Businesses.

Internet Crime Complaint Center -- (Partnership between FBI and National White Collar Crime Center) Place to reports an online fraud in its many forms including Intellectual Property Rights, Computer Intrusions (hacking), Theft of Trade Secrets, Online Extortion, International Money Laundering, Identity Theft, and a growing list of Internet crimes.

OnGuard Online - OnGuard Online is US Federal government site that provides you with practical tips, as well as, where you can file a complaint.

This site gives you tips on Internet shopping, and gives you quick quizzes related to your knowledge on: spyware, online auctions, ID theft,

Phish Tank - Phish Tank is an information clearinghouse. Here you can submit, verify, track and share information about suspected phishing sites.

SafeShopping.org - SafeShopping.com is a website that gives you advice on safe payment methods, protecting your privacy when shopping, and additional fact for cybershopping. This is sponsored by the American Bar Association.

SpamLaws.com-- Laws that currently on the books regarding spam in the US, European Union and other countries.

TransUnion - Information & help for victims of fraud. (Identify Theft)

WhoIsSearch-- Research a domain, and know who owns the website. Search by IP address, partial name, or domain. WhoIs, now requires you to register, but it is still free. A great way to begin your research on an online company.

When beginning work on the Internet, you will encounter obvious scams, and not so obvious scams. The key is stopping to reflect, research, and as always, Buyer Beware. If you hear yourself saying, "This is just too good to be true?" -- Take note, it probably is. (This is a hard lesson to learn when you want to make money -- learning to walk away.)

Scam Learning Center

You'll find information regarding different types of scams and how to protect yourself and who or whom to report it too. As you know-Information Is Power. Thus, read and stay informed.

Scams on Online Businesses
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Phishing Scams Can Affect Anyone
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Pharming Scams-Online Fraud
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Methods of Credit Card Fraud
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MLM, Surveys and Quick Money, Really?
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Articles Of Interest about Scams
Scams and Your Financial Data
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Software Scams-To Cheap To Be True
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Phishing/Trojan Scams on the Rise
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Ways To Prevent Credit Card Fraud
Can you prevent credit card fraud, most of the time, but not always. However, you can take some proactive steps to stay safe when using your credit card online or offline.

Mobile Devices-Vishing, Smishing Vulnerability
Your mobile device, with it's available mobile-enhanced shopping and banking sites, can makes you, the mobile user, vulnerable to smishing and vishing threats. Learn what these threats are, and how you can protect yourself.

Shopping Online and Staying Safe
Shopping Online is definitely a convenient way to shop. It eliminates the hassle of standing in line, salepeople trying to upsell you, or using all your gas in search of that perfect gift or item. However, before your online shopping begins, it's wise to go over some rules that can keep you safe online.