These days, there are many kinds of fraud that exist. Email fraud is a popular and inexpensive method   of distributing fraud messages to possible victims. The US Secret Service reported that hundreds of millions of dollars are lost every year and continues to escalate. Much fraud is performed by people who obtain access to account passwords and numbers. To avoid email fraud, you should not respond to messages that require you to send personal information or cash.

Some of the most common email fraud messages are non-monetary schemes or non-monetary chain mail. Treat these as spam and never respond to a message that involves money or is asking for your personal information. If you receive any of these kinds of messages, report them to the Federal Trade Commission immediately.

The US Postal Inspection Service and FBI, together with other partners launched a website that helps educate the public regarding internet fraud and provide a central place for people to file complaints. The site provides a novel interactive online fraud test that allows users measure safety habits online that are related to financial fraud, theft, internet auctions, lottery scams, counterfeiting and computer privacy. Moreover, it also provides prevention tips, details on present cyber scams, victim stories, consumer alerts and the chance to share stories of cyber fraud.