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Current and ongoing internet trends and schemes identified by the Internet Crime
Complaint Center
* Auction Fraud
* Auction Fraud - Romania
* Counterfeit Cashier's Check
* Credit Card Fraud
* Debt Elimination
* Parcel Courier email Scheme
* Employment/Business Opportunities
* Escrow Services Fraud
* Identity Theft
* Internet Extortion
* Investment Fraud
* Lotteries
* Nigerian Letter or "419"
* Phishing/Spoofing
* Ponzi/Pyramid
* Reshipping
* Spam
* Third Party Receiver of Funds See links below for more information
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According to the USDepartment of Justice what type of fraud is one of the fastest growing white-collar crimes?
One of the fastest growing white collar crimes in 2014 is identity theft. Other white collar crimes are money laundering, mortgage fraud, and Internet scams.
Your home internet and network should be protected by a password to stop identity theft.?
Your home internet and network should be protected by a password to stop identity theft.
What are the causes of Internet scams?
Here are some of the most common internet scams going.1. Identity theft and phishing.2. Viruses and spyware3. Advance fee scams4. Fake or spoofed websites5. Economy related scams6. Nigerian letter scam7. Credit card scam
What is a type of identity theft where the sender of an email message scams you into responding with personal data about yourself?
Phishing
Is a type of identity theft where the sender of an email message scams you into responding with personal data about yourself?
Phishing
What are the common types of crimes that occur as a result of Internet use?
* Fraud * Phishing * Illegal downloading * Scams * Creating and circulating viruses * Child pornography * Identity theft * Hacking Souce: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_crime
Have you been a victim of identity theft before?
I have been a victim of identity theft. My credit card was used to make a purchase on the Internet while the card was still in my possession.
Why should you not put your personal data on the Internet?
it encourages identity theft and sexual predation
Should you put your full name on the internet?
No, if you do, you take a greater chance of identity theft...
What are some ways to protect myself against fraud identity theft?
Some ways to protect yourself against fraud identity theft is to never carry your social security card in your wallet, alway shreddocuments that have any of your personal information on it and never give out your personal information to a solicitor. Be sure to regularly check your credit reports. Knowing your social security number so if your wallet or purse gets stolen no one has access to it. Shredding your personal information, being wary of scams on the internet, even purchasing identity theft coverage.
When did identity theft become a law?
Identity theft began to be addressed through laws in the 1990s. The Identity Theft and Assumption Deterrence Act was enacted in the United States in 1998, making it a federal crime to knowingly transfer or use another person's identity with intent to commit unlawful activity.
How does Computer identity theft differs from theft in the real world in what major?
Identity theft can affect your credit without your knowledge!
