Archive for June, 2008

The FBI Guide to Internet Safety for Parents (Part 1)

The FBI released A Parent’s Guide to Internet Safety to guide and inform parents with young children about the dangers that their kids may be exposed to online. Malicious individuals may used the Internet to lure children into various situations either online or face-to-face without parents finding out until it is too late. These incidents [...]

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Filing a complaint (Part 2)

The IC3 does not conduct investigations itself. As such, other agencies may open investigations when necessary. Remember to keep all the original documentary evidence with you. These can include checks, invoices and receipts, chat or email printouts, and webpage printouts or electronic copies. In case of urgent complaints or threats sent online, alert your local [...]

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Filing a complaint (Part 1)

Victims of Internet fraud should approach the authorities and file a complaint immediately. A third party may also file a complaint. In either case, it is important to give as much detail as possible and to give all the documentary evidence. Internet crime refers to any illegal activity on the Internet, including email and chat. [...]

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The IC3 and you

If you find yourself victimized or targeted by Internet criminals, there are different ways to take action depending on the country and state laws. There are many avenues for airing complaints. One such organization is the Internet Crime Complaint Center, a partnership between the FBI and the National White Collar Crime Center. There are many [...]

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Online auction safety

Online auctions offer just about every product imaginable. Although there are legitimate sellers, there is a danger that products may be misrepresented or not delivered. The Internet Crime Complaint Center shares the tell-tale signs of potential online auction fraud to Internet users.
Beware of a seller posing as a United States resident who then sends [...]

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