Myths, Hoaxes & Scams » Common Genealogical Myths » Myth: Learn all about your surname in mail-order books, certificates or scrolls

Beware of Family History Scams

Beware of Family History ScamsLeetLink Tips: A Scam for all Genealogists

Chris Rodda: Congratulations, Mom -- Here's Your Graduation Present

An article debunking materials from the Historical Research Center website.

Genealogy Scams - Surname Family Yearbook

Have you been contacted by Maxwell and Christina in Denver to buy a (enter your last name here) Family Yearbook?? It is a long-running scam selling you nearly worthless and usually incorrect information.

International (Surname) Family Yearbook from Morphcorp

Article by Dick Eastman.