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Kimberly Siebott Lynn Yip
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Definition A crime in which the perpetrator develops a scheme
using one or more elements of the Internet to deprive a person of property or any interest, estate, or right by a false representation of a matter of fact, whether by providing misleading information or by concealment of information.
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Current Scams
Virus Hoax- Tricks user into opening a malicious file.
Phishing Scam- Tricks people into providing sensitive personal information such as credit card or banking details.
E-mail Chain Letters- Convinces the recipient to make a number of copies of the letter and then pass them on to as many recipients as possible to trick or defraud users.
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Tips to Avoid Fraud
Guard your personal information. Beware of imposters. Beware of “dangerous downloads.” Don’t believe promises of easy
money. Know who you’re dealing with.
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Statistics
Nigerian Money OffersFalse promises of riches if consumers pay
to transfer money to their bank accounts.11% affected.Average loss: $4,043.14
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Fake Check ScamsConsumers paid with phony checks for work
or items sold are instructed to wire money back.
29% affectedAverage loss: $3,310.87
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Frequently Asked Questions
Someone I know is a victim of telemarketing or Internet fraud. What can I do?Tell them to report the fraud and to
gather information about the case.
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How can I get my money back?-Call your bank or credit card company
immediately to see if you can dispute the charges.
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How can I tell if something might be a scam?
Makes an offer that sounds too good to be true; Promises that you can win money, make money, or borrow money easily; Asks for money to enter a contest, win a sweepstakes or lottery, or claim a
prize; Refuses to send you written information before you agree to buy or
donate; Refuses to give you a physical address; Refuses to give you the details of the offer before you make any payment; Requests your bank account or credit card number when you are not
making a purchase with that account; Uses scare tactics or pressure to act immediately; Insists that you wire money or have a courier pick up your payment; Refuses to stop calling after you’ve asked not to be called again; Contacts you to ask for personal information the company already has. Gives you a check or money order and asks you to send some of the
money somewhere.
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Links http://www.fraud.org http://
www.usa.gov/Citizen/Topics/Internet-Fraud.shtml http://
www.fbi.gov/scams-safety/fraud/internet_fraud http://www.scamwarners.com/ http://
www.consumerfraudreporting.org/reporting.php http://legal-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/
Internet+Fraud