BCG's Consumer Protection Data Base Service

We know that many of our clients and friends will be doing much of their business transactions on the internet, as well as potentially engage in internet-based businesses.

While the internet can be a real boon to business, as well as a direct source of business opportunity, it can also be a resource for the unscrupulous and criminal to rob people of their hard earned income.

It is important to the Executives and staff at BCG that you have the resources available to spot and report any unethical activity when see potential scams and out-right financial rip off.

Small Business Administration - The U.S. government organization for aiding small business owners.

Federal Trade Commission - A watchdog arm of the U.S. government for consumer issues.

Better Business Bureau - Reporting mechanisms for fraudulent or unscrupulous businesses.

Federal Bureau of Investigation - The FBI's advice for avoiding Internet business fraud.

Fraud.org - National Internet Fraud Watch Information Center.

U.S. State Department - Overview of typical business scams both inside and outside the U.S.

IC3.gov - The Internet Crime Complaint Center receives, develops and refers complaints of cyber-crime.

Consumer.gov - FTC portal for research in consumer issues.

On Guard Online - Practical tips to help you understand computer security and guard against Internet fraud.

CommerceNet - Organization dedicated to enabling safe business practices on the Internet.

Library of Congress - Business Reference Services provides resources for business practices on the Internet.

Federal Citizen Information Center - Database of scam, fraud and recall resources.

Firstgov.gov - Portal for research in government databases for all business practice information.

Office of the Inspector General - Fraud prevention and detection resources and reporting.    

At BCG we stand ready to provide you with all the resources you need to protect yourself, your business and those that you care about.