Protect Yourself From Internet Crime

I recently read a news article about a woman from Kentucky who was the victim of an Internet crime scheme involving stolen credit card information. The woman had entered a chat room where she was given the offer of receiving a big-screen TV if she would agree to forward some merchandise to a specific address. This situation alone sounds very suspicious and I am surprised that the woman actually bought into it.

The woman had received the merchandise on her doorstep with instructions on where to forward it to. Shortly after this, she had received a phone call where she was being accused of stealing someone's credit card. Police then made the connection that the original source of the scheme had used a stolen credit card to purchase the merchandise, and then put the entire situation in this poor woman's hands.

I understand that some people may be more vulnerable than others, and I am not trying to blame anyone for their susceptibility. On the other hand, when dealing with the Internet it is crucial to remember that almost any offer that sounds too good to be true actually is. Do not ever give out your personal information to an unknown entity, especially one that you meet in a chat room. If you want a big-screen TV, you will probably have to go out and buy one at the store.

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Bank Fraud In South Africa Points To An Increase In Internet Crime

Sure, technology and the information age have certainly made things more convenient, especially in the workplace. However, they have also created many problems for people who becoming victims of Internet crime and other forms of fraud. Computers and other forms of technology are useful tools that are in the hands of both the good and the bad.

Neville Melville, which is an ombudsman for bank services in South Africa, mentioned that Internet crime in the area of banking has gone up twenty percent over the last year. This type of crime constitutes any action where someone obtains unauthorized access to a bank account and then steals funds from it.

Melville also mentioned that many computers, both at home and at the office, are being hacked regularly. This also includes mobile phones, which are becoming more of a problem in terms of fraud as well.

Internet usage is becoming more and more popular in South Africa by the day, and many of these new users are doing business transactions online. This includes things like banking and shopping, which can put a person in a vulnerable situation. According to recent studies, Internet fraud is a white-collar crime that is growing faster than any other in the world.

The moral of the story is to always put security before convenience. Any measures that you can take to prevent others from stealing your information are of utter importance. Always use your discretion when purchasing things on the Internet, and never give your information to a company that does not appear to be legitimate.

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Attorney General Requests Funds To Fight Internet Crime In Kansas

Since the United States relies on computers for everyday life, one of our country's fastest-growing forms of crime is Internet crime. Unfortunately, more funds are needed to help attack it and Attorney General Paul Morrison recently requested it.

Morrison is requesting a total of 433,000 dollars to acquire more investigators and officers who specialize in computers and Internet crime. These funds are also needed to provide education for current police officers that are not experts on the subject.

Morrison is only able to use a couple resources, an investigator and a prosecutor, to combat Internet crime. He feels that this is not nearly enough, considering that there are child predators and con artists out there who pose a real threat through the use of the Internet and e-mail.

He also mentioned that when he took his position as Attorney General, there was a complete lack of investigators and officers who specialized in computer crime.

“We are literally spitting on a forest fire,” Morrison mentioned. “There is a massive void that is not being addressed right now.”

The requested funds would also be used to properly inform children and consumers about how to avoid Internet criminals and con artists. The Legislature plans on looking closer at the proposal in January of 2008.

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Taylor Swift Speaks Out About Internet Crime

17-Year-Old Country music singer Taylor Swift is starting a campaign to help save kids from being abused by Internet predators.

Swift, who started her singing career with the help of her MySpace Music page, has gotten together with Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen to take action against Internet crime involving sexual predators. Ms. Swift mentions, "Chatting with friends and surfing the internet is cool. But it's important to stay safe. Be smart about keeping your identity private online."

The campaign will have a duration of 1 year and it is being started in partnership with the Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police. The campaign will supply Internet safety information and supplements to parents and children across the entire state. Awareness is key to preventing these kinds of crimes from happening.

Crime DOES Pay Unless YOU Prevent It!

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