CRIMEBUSTERS

You might not fall for EASY MONEY!! ACT NOW!!, but there are plenty of slicker cons. Knowledge is your best defense against them.

THE FRAUD INFORMATION CENTER (www.echotech.com)
A comprehensive site, describing golden oldies, new mutants, and what to do about them. Private eyes and cops often stop by.

THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (www.bbb.org)
Provides updated fraud alerts and a complaint forum. Two free newsletters are available via E-mail.

FRAUDWATCH (newscaster@silverquick.com)
A well-researched, in-depth monthly on scams and other business issues.

SCAMBUSTERS (scambusters@svr.com)
Breezy and focused on Net-based scams.
EDITED BY EDITH UPDIKE