FraudsWatch – The Complete Guide to Fraud Prevention

Your Comprehensive Guide to Fighting Fraud

An all-in-one resource to understand, avoid, and report financial scams and identity theft.

For Past Victims

If you have been scammed and want to learn how to protect yourself from being scammed again, then FraudsWatch is the website for you!

For the Vigilant

This website is designed to provide information and tips on how to protect yourself from being scammed online. It’s important to educate yourself on the latest scams!

For Everyone

There are many different types of scams out there. Whether it’s a Nigerian scam or an identity theft scam, there are things you can do to stay safe.

Who We Are & Who We Serve

What makes FraudsWatch unique?

  • It provides news and information on financial fraud and scams.
  • It offers advice on how to avoid being scammed.
  • It provides a forum for reporting scams.

Who are our target audiences?

  1. People who have been scammed and want to protect themselves.
  2. People interested in learning about various types of fraud.
  3. Law enforcement officials who want to learn about the latest methods.

Understand the Landscape of Fraud

Explore different categories to learn the enemy’s tactics.

The Many Faces of Fraud

In the world, “fraud” has many faces and ways of action. Unfortunately, year after year there are more cases of fraud. We aim to discover these old or new ways and expose them on our website Fraudswatch.com. FraudsWatch.com is a site reporting on fraud and scammers on the internet, in financial services, and in personal interactions. Providing a daily news service and publishing articles contributed by experts, it is widely reported in the latest compliance requirements and offers very broad coverage of the latest online theft cases, pending investigations, and threats of fraud. Find more here…

Interactive Prevention Guide

Click on a tip to learn more. These unconventional but effective strategies can help you stay safe.

Take Action: The Reporting Hub

If you’ve encountered a scam, here’s how to fight back.

Who Should I Notify About Fraud or Scam Attempts?

    Reporting Fraud on Fraudwatch.com: A Curated List of Resources

    Official Fraudwatch.com Resources

    Tips for Reporting Fraud

    • Be specific and provide as much detail as possible.
    • Gather evidence like documents, emails, or screenshots.
    • Report promptly to help prevent others from being victimized.
    • Be cautious of sharing personal information.
    • Discarded bank statements and mail visible in an unsecured trash bin, illustrating the risk of identity theft through dumpster diving.
      Dumpster Diving for Documents: The Low-Tech Threat Fueling High-Stakes Identity Theft
      Unearthing a Persistent Threat In an era dominated by sophisticated cyberattacks and complex digital fraud schemes, it might seem counterintuitive that one of the most enduring methods for stealing personal information involves rummaging through refuse. “Dumpster diving,” the act of searching through discarded trash, remains a surprisingly effective tactic for identity thieves seeking the raw…
    • Illustration of a blue digital shield deflecting various malware icons (ransomware padlock, spyware eye, virus bug) targeting a computer, symbolizing cybersecurity and malware prevention strategies discussed by Fraudswatch
      Malware Unmasked: Understanding, Preventing, and Combating Digital Threats
      Introduction: The Pervasive Threat of Malicious Software In today’s interconnected world, digital technologies underpin nearly every aspect of modern life and commerce. However, this reliance creates vulnerabilities that malicious actors are eager to exploit. Central to many cyber threats is malware, short for malicious software. Malware represents any software or firmware intentionally designed to perform…
    • A wallet full of credit cards and cash
      More Than Just Missing Cash: How a Stolen Wallet Ignites the Wildfire of Identity Theft
      The sudden, sinking feeling of a hand patting an empty pocket or rummaging through a purse only to find a void where a wallet should be is universally dreaded. The immediate panic focuses on lost cash, the inconvenience of cancelled cards, and the hassle of replacing a driver’s license. However, this initial distress often masks…
    • Shattered digital heart symbolizing emotional and financial devastation from online romance scam.
      Kingsley Ibhadore Jailed: Unmasking the Deceptive Triangle of Romance Scams, Money Mules, and Financial Structuring
      Introduction: The Human Cost of a Calculated Deception – The Kingsley Ibhadore Case The fight against sophisticated financial fraud claimed a small victory on May 5, 2025, when Kingsley Sebastian Ibhadore, a 40-year-old Nigerian citizen and lawful U.S. resident residing in Glendale, Arizona, was sentenced to 17 months in prison by United States District Judge…
    • A computer screen with a dating website and a warning message about online romance fraud.
      Cedric Wormely Indicted on Ten Counts of Wire Fraud in Vermont Romance Scam
      Case Highlights Concerns About Online Romance Scams and Financial Exploitation Burlington, Vermont – A federal grand jury in Vermont has indicted Cedric Wormely, a 58-year-old resident of Birmingham, Alabama, on ten counts of wire fraud. The indictment, announced by the Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Vermont on January 2, 2025,…
    • Online Extortion Scams in 2023: Types, Tips to Prevent, and Report
      Online extortion scams are on the rise in 2023. These scams involve criminals threatening to release sensitive information about their victims unless they pay a ransom. The information that criminals may threaten to release can include anything from personal photos and videos to financial data and passwords. There are many different types of online extortion…