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In the broadest sense, a fraud is a deception made for personal gain, although it has a more specific legal meaning, the exact details varying between jurisdictions. Many hoaxes are fraudulent, although those not made for personal gain are not best described in this way. Not all frauds are hoaxes - electoral fraud, for example. Fraud permeates many areas of life, including art, archaeology and science. In the broad legal sense a fraud is any crime or civil wrong for gain that utilises some deception practiced on the victim as its principal method.
In criminal law, fraud is the crime or offense of deliberately deceiving another in order to damage them — usually, to obtain property or services from him or her unjustly. *. Fraud can be accomplished through the aid of forged objects. In the criminal law of common law jurisdictions it may be called "theft by deception," "larceny by trick," "larceny by fraud and deception" or something similar.
In academia and science, fraud can refer to academic fraud - the falsifying of research findings which is a form of scientific misconduct - and in common use intellectual fraud signifies falsification of a position taken or implied by an author or speaker, within a book, controversy or debate, or an idea deceptively presented to hide known logical weaknesses. Journalistic fraud implies a similar notion, the falsification of journalistic findings.
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Immigration Raids Shake California Schools
Mon, 12 May 2008 16:00:00 -0400
Raids by federal authorities on undocumented immigrants in Northern California panic parents and school officials as fears spread that students might be targeted. Oakland Mayor Ron Dellums and other big-city mayors are denouncing the raids.
Ex-Congressman Throws Hat in Presidential Ring
Mon, 12 May 2008 15:22:00 -0400
NPR Senior Washington Editor Ron Elving discusses former GOP Rep. Bob Barr's decision to run as a Libertarian candidate for president. He also explains why Sen. Hillary Clinton's expected win in West Virginia on Tuesday isn't making big waves.
Are College Degrees a Waste of Money?
Mon, 12 May 2008 14:51:00 -0400
Author and career coach Marty Nemko argues that when kids are not adequately prepared for college, they are simply wasting their time and money on four years of college-level course work. He calls the bachelor's degree "America's most overrated product."
The Talk of the Town
Over Not Out
Hendrik Hertzberg Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 -0000
When the polls closed in Indiana and North Carolina last Tuesday evening, a lot of Barack Obama supporters braced themselves for bad news. Their candidate had just gone through a harrowing month, divided neatly in two by his thumping in the Pennsylvania primary. He had been repeatedly gored by a . . .
Mamet Talk
Lillian Ross Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 -0000
The playwright and screenwriter David Mamet was in town recently to talk about his new film, “Redbelt.” He sat patiently for an interview on a white wire chair in the sculpture garden of the Museum of Modern Art, one of his favorite haunts. He wore orange-rimmed glasses, a black . . .
Fly on the Wall
Adam Gopnik Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 -0000
Yasmina Reza, the French playwright (“Art,” among other works), was in town last week, talking about her newly translated book on Nicolas Sarkozy, the French President, entitled “Dawn Dusk or Night.” Sarkozy allowed Reza, a newcomer to political journalism, to trail his steps and record his words--hour by hour . . .
A Bell Tolls - How to avoid pre-paid phone card scams. Learn the tricks, questions to ask, and what to do to avoid being the victim of a prepaid calling card scam.
Meta Description: [ Tips on how to protect yourself from Pre-Paid Calling Card scams.,FREE and IMPARTIAL Telephone Rates Comparisons Web Site ]
Am I A Fraud Victim? - Information provided by Trans Union to determine if you are a victim of credit fraud.
American Alcohol Analyzers Fraud - Reports on a fraudulent company that sells coin operated breathalyzer vending machines.
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners - International 25,000-member professional organization dedicated to fighting fraud and white-collar crime.
Avoid Becoming a Victim of Credit Card Fraud - Information for merchants who operate e-commerce sites on recognizing signs of fraud and what to do if you become a victim.
BBB kNOw Fraud Video - Better Business Bureau's online video, narrated by Lou Gosset, Jr., shows examples of common telemarketing and mail frauds. Windows Media Player needed (free download available).
Better Business Bureau - Better Business Bureaus can alert you to complaints against companies in your area.
Cagey Consumer - Provides information, news, alerts and resources to assist consumers in identifying scams and bad deals.
Meta Description: [ Protect your wallet from fraud with Cagey Consumer's consumer information. ]
Counterfeiting - Article about the spread of counterfeit cash, and the art of J.S.G. Boggs.
Meta Description: [ Making money the easy way: by making money ]
Crimes of Persuasion - Information on the workings and scope of telemarketing and investment fraud and consumer scams.
Meta Description: [ How con artists will steal your savings through telemarketing fraud, investment schemes and consumer scams such as bogus sweepstakes, loan brokers, Ponzi, credit repair firms and business scams. ]
Fed Up With Bally Total Fitness Heath Clubs - Dissatisfied members share experiences with Bally Total Fitness. Post complaints, locate information about class action lawsuits. Forum for posting messages. (Contains some vulgar language)
Financial Scandals - Guide and links to information on major financial scandals, bank frauds, money laundering, corruption, scams, and organized crime.
Fraud-Aid - First aid for fraud victims - Free online fraud victim assistance and education.
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FTC: Top Ten Dot Cons - Online scams explained.
Insurance Frauds Information - Information on how to avoid becoming a victim of insurance fraud provided by the New York State Insurance Department.
Lies People Tell - Real lies from real lives.
Life Advice: Being a Victim of Fraud - Information provided by Met Life on fraud, identity theft and insurance fraud.
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Literary Contest Cautions - Information on fraudulent writing contests with tips on how to check the legitimacy of a contest. Information about specific contests to avoid.
Meta Description: [ Many of the sponsors of poetry contests advertized on the internet care little about literature, its audience, or authors. ]
Marlock's Fraudtech Institute of Cons, Frauds and Other Lies - Beating the con artists of our society at their own game isn't difficult once you know how the games are played. This public service site provides all who visit with the knowledge needed to survive in a world of deception.
Meta Description: [ Site dedicated to beating the cons at their own game ]
NetScams - Seeks to provide current information related to the internet with links to sites covering personal safety on the Internet, protecting children, computer security on the Internet, spam, privacy, virus protection, and a forum to share concerns and information.
Professionals Against Confidence Crime - Site information provided by a network of law enforcement and business professionals involved in the investigation and prevention of frauds and confidence crimes. Free fraud prevention programs, articles and message forum available.
Quatloos - Seeks to educate about various types of scams and frauds, how these deals really work, and how to manage the risks.
Meta Description: [ Quatloos! -- Financial Frauds and Scams Revealed including: Nigerian 419 scam, Pure Trusts, Constitutional Trusts, Global Prosperity Group, Bank Debentures, Roll Programs, Tax Protestors, Merrill Scott Case, Melchizedek, New Utopia, Variable Annuities, Life Insurance, Investment Fraud, and much m... ]
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Scam Alerts and Information - National Security Institute page with links to descriptions of various scams: investment, job, automotive, charity, work at home, and business.
Scam Shield - Interactive community dedicated to fighting consumer fraud. Features 'report a scam' section, fraud resources and email alert service.
Meta Description: [ Scam Shield is a non-profit organization protecting citizens from scams and fraud schemes with advocacy and knowledge. Volunteers provide the fraud victims with helpful information and assistance. ]
Scams - Highlights of historical scams, frauds, bubbles, pyramids, cons and humbugs.
Meta Description: [ Scams, frauds, con games, economic bubbles, snake-oil, advertising, etc. ]
Scams 101 - Amusing site providing information on all types of scams.
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Scamwatch - Comprehensive site providing information on several types of scams, schemes and fraud. Site information is provided by various Australian consumer protection agencies but most of the information is universal.
Seniors Beware--Don't Become a Victim of Fraud - The Ohio State University Extension provides information on how to identify a fraud.
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Taxpayers Against Fraud - Nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing fraud against the U.S. government.
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WorldWideWhistleblowers - Speak out about unethical business practices, corruption, and vital social issues without reprisal. News, links, case studies, and updates.
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