Personal Finance September 18th, 2007
The online crimes are on a rise. It’s a misconception that illiterates take to crime to earn money. The sharpest of brains work behind the slightest of crimes. Technology is being used for the purpose; the net being the first victim. You never know what is in store if you give out personal information over the net.
Starting with Viruses, Trojans, Phishing, Spam, online community crimes, drugs, pornography and the list never ends.
Do you have the idea that a spam mail identical to the bank you have account in, can easily take your id and password from you and can simultaneously empty your account? It is highly dangerous to keep any sensitive information online. Scamsters do it for fun, earning money, personal grudge, unhinged mental conditions and many other reasons.
Appropriate measures have been taken to down size the level of crimes but it is the citizen’s duty to help the law to pursue these criminals. Awareness about these cyber thefts, knowledge of prevention should come foremost. Gearing up for the unending battle is our duty. Want to learn more about where you need to report or complain in case of any noticeable criminal act? Which crime should be reported to who? Keep reading.. 
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Type of crime
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Appropriate federal investigatory law enforcement authorities
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Computer encroachment (i.e. hacking)
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- FBI local office
- U.S. Secret Service
- Internet Crime Complaint Center
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Forging of currency
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U.S. Secret Service
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Child victimization and Internet fraudulence matters that have a mail link
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- U.S. Postal Inspection Service
- Internet Crime Complaint Center
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Child Pornography or Exploitation
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- FBI local office
- Incase of imported stuff, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
- Internet Crime Complaint Center
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Password trafficking
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- FBI local office
- U.S. Secret Service
- Internet Crime Complaint Center
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Trafficking in explosive or inflammatory devices or firearms over the Internet
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- FBI local office
- ATF local office
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September 20th, 2007 at 2:58 am
That’s a great post Laura. yes, the online scams are on a rise in spite of the government enforcing laws for consumer protection. More than the government doing it, I guess consumers need to develop an awareness and at the same time stop themselves from committing frauds and scams…After all, it’s a fact - loan frauds are something which not only involve lenders but buyers/borrowers also.