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Legal Article - Consumer "Ripoff" Guides

Dimitry Tsimberg, Esq.

Consumer Guides on different scams and ripoffs

The following is a collection of links I put together addressing some of the more common scams, frauds and ripoffs one is likely to encounter:

eBay Fraud, Escrow Internet Fraud, Check Fraud, Auto Fraud, and Nigerian Scams

Top 10 Car Dealer Scams

Collection of Resources on various types of scams and frauds

Jewelry Scams and Ripoffs (diamonds and gold)

Literary Scams

Consumer Affairs information, complaints and resources

Scams and Frauds from FCIC

Tax Scams - people claiming you can legally avoid paying taxes
And some explanations of the law here

Urban Legends (and some real scams)

Ripoff Report - public board of bad consumer experiences

Quatloos - museum of scams and frauds, including tax scams, investor fraud, articles and discussion forum.

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