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 arbitration
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Bureau of Public Debt
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
Bureau
of Public Debt will alert you to these scams
and help you protect yourself from being taken in. |
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
Services Fraud and
abuse in both the Medicaid
and Medicare
programs cost tax payers billions of dollars each year and
can pose a threat to patient health and safety as well.
Learn about some of the most common rip-offs
and schemes and how you can protect yourself. |
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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? Youre 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. Dont get taken
in by these everyday scams. |
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Health Care Financing Administration
(see
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services)
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Housing and Urban Development
Federal laws and regulations
protect you from discrimination, fraud, and unscrupulous
practices in buying and renting a home. Dont be a
victim of people who may profit at your expense. Know your
rights!
Housing and Urban Developments Hotline
1-800-347-3735 |
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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
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 nations 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
The SEC
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 SECs "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.
SSA
Fraud Hotline 1-800-269-0271 |
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U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
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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United States Postal Inpection Service
The
U.S. Postal Inspection Service has a long, history
of fighting criminals who attack our nations postal
system and misuse it to defraud the American public.
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