Internet Crimes

The latest release of internet crime data from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has shown that victims lost in excess of $1.3 billion in 2017 as a result of internet crimes. The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) displayed data showing that the costs could...

If you participate in an advance fee scheme, you're essentially offering someone something of great value for a fee upfront. The catch is that the person who pays you that fee is likely to get little or nothing as a result of the transaction. There are many times when...

-You love to go online and shop, but recently, you've been shut out of your account. The company called and said it blocked your purchases because you triggered an alert. Several days later, you were stopped by the police on your way into your house, accused of...

Cybercrimes are interesting, because while they may also involve crimes that take place in the real world, they primarily take place online. Someone may hack into your email and get your credit card numbers before using them to make a purchase online, or someone might...

If you've worked on computers, you may be familiar with the term, "keylogger." A keylogger is a type of spyware tool that is used by cybercriminals. This tool actually records every key you press on your keyboard, which could mean recording Social Security numbers,...

Cyberbullying doesn't always seem serious. After all, kids are just kids, and the majority of cases involve children and minors. The truth is, though, that cyberbullying is a crime, and it does have real repercussions. Kids faced with constant bullying online and at...

The internet is a wonderful place; it has lots of things to buy and connects you to the rest of the world. It's also home to some people who want to steal from others. Between phishing scams and viruses, there are many ways to get financial information and other kinds...

Identity theft is an important thing to discuss, especially during the holiday season. Identity theft is a federal crime, so the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) tracks and prosecutes those who aim to take advantage of others by stealing their identities....

It's possible to break laws without even realizing you've done it. In fact, for most people, it's hard not to admit to committing a crime at least once in their lives. Many people commit crimes unwittingly, not realizing they're committing them at the time. One of the...