Covert Directory > Fraud
The RIA Regulatory Intelligence Agency is a great window on the world of financial criminals, international scams,
insider traders, money laundering and financial scandals
US Securities and Exchange Commission The official federal agency website includes law, rules, legal releases, and reports relating to the regulation of stockbrokers, securities exchanges, investment advisors, and publicly held companies.
FTC: Consumer Protection Information on scams and fraud in consumer areas such as e-commerce, telemarketing, investments, etc.
National Fraud Information Center Information and links about many kinds of fraud.
Scam Alerts and Information
National Security Institute page with links to descriptions of various scams: investment, job, automotive, charity, work at home, and business.
United States Attorneys Directory of local federal prosecutors with jurisdiction to prosecute frauds that violate federal law.
Inspection Service Consumer Fraud U.S. Postal Inspection service information about consumer fraud.
Crimes of Persuasion Explaining how people are victimized through telemarketing fraud, investment schemes and consumer scams.
Protecting Yourself against Consumer Fraud
A huge list of well written articles on various scams.
Counterfeiting Article about the spread of counterfeit cash, and the art of J.S.G. Boggs.
Hang Up On Fraud
Mini-lesson on how to avoid becoming a victim of fraud.
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
International 25,000-member professional organization dedicated to fighting fraud and white-collar crime.
Financial Scandals
Guide and links to information on major financial scandals, bank frauds, money laundering, corruption, scams, and organized crime.