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	The comprehensive 'Crimes of Persuasion' site. Scams, frauds, pyramid schemes. It's all here in gory detail.

	Excellent and detailed UK Government site on scams with examples, clear descriptions and links to (mostly UK) related sites.  (at Wayback)

	'Scamorama': lots of examples of advance fee fraud (aka Nigerian scam). Good examples of how this game progresses in 'scam-baiting' games.

	'Hoaxbusters' (from US govt): Much information and examples of internet-based scams.

	One page, but good description of 'avoiding internet con tricks.' UK focus. (at Wayback)

	List of latest con tricks from the Hong Kong Police.  (at Wayback)

	Long list of different scams from the NSI (but dated back to 1995)

	'The Quack Files': A site dedicated to exposing fraudulent medicine.

	A detailed description of 'Cold Reading', or how to read people from cold so you can impress them with your 'psychic' talents.

See also

Lying, Propaganda