Theft, Fraud & Cybercrime
When dealing with cybercrime, an ounce of
prevention is truly worth a pound of cure.
Cybercrime in its many forms (e.g., online
identity theft, financial fraud, stalking,
bullying, hacking, email spoofing, information
piracy and forgery and intellectual property
crime) can, at best, wreak havoc in victims’
lives through major inconvenience and annoyance.
At worst, cybercrime can lead to financial ruin
and potentially threaten a victim’s reputation
and personal safety.
It’s always wise to do as much as possible to
prevent cybercrime.
One of the best ways to learn how to prevent
cybercrime is to check out STOP. THINK.
CONNECT.™ at
stopthinkconnect.org.
But, despite our best efforts, our
increasingly digital lives may put us in harm’s
way. The fact remains that the bad guys continue
to find new uses for ever-expanding – but easily
accessible – online technologies to steal,
harass and commit all sorts of crime. If
cybercrime happens to you, you should know what
to do and be able to respond quickly.
Identity Theft and Fraud
Having your identity stolen can be scary and invasive and have
damaging effects on your finances, medical records and reputation.
If you become a victim, knowing how to respond and report the
incident is vital.
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Cyberbullying and Harassment
Click below to learn what to do if you or someone you know is
being harassed online.
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Reporting Cybercrime
Cybercrime can be particularly difficult to investigate and prosecute because it
often crosses legal jurisdictions and even international boundaries.
Additionally, an offender may disband one online criminal operation
– only to start up a new activity with a new approach – before an
incident even comes to the attention of the authorities.
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Related Links
Here are helpful links from the National Cyber Security Alliance's sponsors,
partners and friends to help you and your friends and family be safer and more secure online.
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