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GCat: Design & Safety
MCat: Security
Cat: Financial Crime

How to detect and control credit fraud, check fraud, counterfeit money, money laundering, etc. Information on advance fee fraud schemes. Alerts regarding scams involving what are claimed to be securities issued or backed by US government. How to protect your money and your credit record if your wallet is lost or stolen.

14 Resources
A Case Study on Detecting Fraud in a Financial Statement Audit [15384] ?

The client was a public company required to have an annual external audit

A Crook Has Drained Your Bank Account. Who Pays? [13836] ?

The answer depends on the type of bank account and how quickly you report the problem

About Microcap Fraud [14948] ?

Information about the nature of Microcap Fraud and the SEC's response

Avoiding Credit Card Fraud [13527] ?

How to safeguard your business without alienating legitimate customers

Check Fraud: A Guide to Avoiding Losses [pdf] [13829] ?

Tactics to use to combat check fraud

Classic Cons and How to Counter Them [13835] ?

A laundry list of dirty tricks used by fraud artists

Credit and Finance [13826] ?

Consumer and business advice from the Federal Trade Commission

FTC Consumer Protection [13837] ?

Articles for consumers from the Federal Trade Commission

How to Detect Counterfeit Money [5844] ?

USA currency guide on how to detect counterfeit currency and guard against forgery loss

Internet Banking Sites - Tips for Safe Banking [14920] ?

FDIC information on how to spot suspcicious banking websites

Money Laundering: A Banker's Guide to Avoiding Problems [13830] ?

Presents some warning signs that may help bankers avoid getting involved with launderers

SEC Division of Enforcement Complaint Center [14945] ?

How to contact the SEC and other agencies about fraud

USA Patriot Act [13831] ?

Full text of the law regarding activities that may involve money laundering or terrorist activity

Your Wallet: A Loser's Manual [13833] ?

How to protect your money and your credit record if your wallet is lost or stolen


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