Top ten fraud list

NEWS 1. Online Auctions - items that were misrepresented or never received after being sold to the highest bidder in a virtual auction 2. General Merchandise - anything sold on a website (not an auction, and not computer software or hardware) that was misrepresented or never received 3. Nigerian Money Offers - "aid" requests from someone claiming to need help to transfer a fortune from Africa 4. Computer Equipment/Software - equipment (not sold on an auction) that was either never received or misrepresented 5. Internet Access Services - charges from Internet Service Providers (ISPs) that were never ordered and/or received 6. Information/Adult Services - charges to credit cards or phone bills for services never provided or misrepresented as free 7. Work at Home Schemes - kits sold with false promises of profits 8. Advance Fee Loans - empty promises of loans requiring payment of application and other fees in advance 9. Credit Card Offers - phoney promises of credit cards requiring upfront payment of application and other fees 10. Business Opportunities/Franchises - exaggerated claims of potential profits through investments in pre-packaged businesses or franchises