In another nail to the heart of the internet security, the personal information along with Social Security details for over 100,000 doctors in Wausau Wisconsin were posted online for two months before anybody even noticed and took action. This seems to be the norm of today’s internet, where information is available to mostly everybody without [...]
Read More..>>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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Comments(0) 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 [...]
Read More..>> Comments(0) 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. [...]
Read More..>> Comments(0) 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 [...]
Read More..>> Comments(0) 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 [...]
Comments(0) The National Consumers League lists the different types of Internet scams. While there are legitimate operators in these sectors, there schemes have been reported as the modus operandi of Internet fraudsters.
Advance fee loans
Business opportunities and franchises
Charity scams
Credit card loss protection
Fake check scams
Information/Adult services
Investment scams
Magazine sales
Nigerian money offers
Prizes and sweepstakes
Pyramids and Multilevel marketing
Travel fraud
Bogus credit card [...]
Comments(0) Here are more tips from the Internet Fraud Watch specifically for identity theft, which is a real concern both online and offline.
Give your credit card or bank account number only when your are paying a secure site. Do not email credit card numbers.
Don’t provide your social security number unless it is clear why you need [...]
Comments(0) Here are general tips on how to avoid Internet fraud from www.fraud.org. Online as in real life, it is better to be safe than sorry.
Make sure the seller or charity you are dealing with is reputable and find out how they handle complaints.
Do not believe promises of “easy money†because they are most likely scams.
Make [...]
Comments(0) The new Ofcom report notes the continuing rise in media usage of under-55s, especially among the AB and C1 socio-economic classes and 16 to 24 year olds who spend more time online and engaging in more activities than individuals in other demographics groups. One important issue that was highlighted was the concern over identity fraud. [...]
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