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Cybercrime: How to
Avoid Becoming a Victim
Computers and the Internet can be used almost anywhere. Desktop computers are found in homes, schools, airports, libraries, businesses, and cybercafés. The advent of wireless Internet connection has allowed the use of computers in places not envisioned a few years ago—on a train, on a bus, in a restaurant, or even on a busy street corner. In addition, you can plug your laptop into an outlet in many hotel rooms for a traditional, hardwired Internet connection. And more and more people, including the elderly, are taking the necessary steps to learn how to use computers and the Internet. In teaching basic computer courses for adults, the most common question I get asked is “Is using the Internet safe?” The answer is, “well yes and no.” Americans lost more than $336 million to online fraud in 2005, and that doesn’t count all the headaches, lost hours spent trying to restore their computers to normal functioning states after they were disrupted by viruses and other intrusive programs, or the money paid to computer experts to fix the problems. In addition, dealing with viruses, spyware, computer theft, and other computer-related crimes cost U.S. businesses a staggering $67.2 billion a year, according to the FBI. And the criminals are still out are there just waiting to plant a virus that crashes your whole system, install spyware that keeps track of everything you do on the Internet, defraud you out of money, or steal your personal information, including passwords, social security number, bank account number, and credit card number. However, there is good news. There are steps you can take to protect yourself and your computer, and they are spelled out in this book. I have made an attempt to lay out each of the chapters in a format consisting of a discussion of the basics of the crime, followed by real-life examples of the particular crime, and then things you can do to avoid becoming a victim of the crime. In addition I have included chapters on the role of organized crime in Internet fraud and Internet hoaxes. Although hoaxes are not crimes as such, some can lead you to damage your own computer if you follow their instructions, and they are a nuisance. In addition, I have included an appendix on where to report various cybercrimes and another appendix on cybercrime terminology. To illustrate specific crimes I have used over 200 case reports. I have no personal knowledge of any of these. They are all taken from various sources, both online and from the print media. |
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Chapter 1. Introduction Categories of Cybercrime Target of the Crime Persons Property Organizations Single or Series of Events Single Event Cybercrime Series of Events Cybercrime Basic Steps to Protect Yourself Create a Virtual Shield Beware of Impersonators Don’t Take the Bait Stay Away from High-risk Websites Download with Caution Keep an Eye on your Children Additional Steps Public Computers Wireless Internet Connection Laptop If You Are a Victim of Cybercrime Crimeware Online Fraud Chapter 2. Auction Fraud Types of Auction Fraud Fraud by Seller Fraud by Buyer Examples of Auction Fraud Tips to Protect Yourself
Chapter 3. Business and Job Opportunity Fraud Business Opportunity Scams Examples Home Employment Scams Envelope Stuffing Assembly Work Medical Billing Other Home Employment Scams Multilevel Marketing Scams Job Scams Examples of Job Scams Overpayment Scams Fake Check Scams Advance Fee Scams Auction Scams Other Job Scams Tips to Protect Yourself
Chapter 4. Charity Scams Emotions Types of Charity Scams Examples of Charity Scams September 11 Attack Asian Tsunami Hurricane Katrina Tips to Protect Yourself
Examples of Child Pornography Tips to Protect Yourself
Chapter 6. Copyright Violation Plagiarism Example of Plagiarism Other Copyrighted Material Examples of Other Copyrighted Material Music Movies Software Tips to Protect Yourself
Cramming Examples of Cramming Slamming Examples of Slamming Tips to Protect Yourself
Chapter 8. Credit Card Fraud Examples of Credit Card Fraud Credit Card Cramming Other Types of Credit Card Fraud Tips to Protect Yourself
Chapter 9. Credit Repair Scam Examples of Credit Repair Scams Tips to Protect Yourself
Chapter 10. Cyberbullying Tools of Cyberbullies Examples of Cyberbullying Tips to Protect Yourself
Chapter 11. Cyberextortion Examples of Cyberextortion Credit Card Details Money Sex Purchase Drugs Tips to Protect Yourself
Cyber-harassment Example of Cyber-harassment Cyberstalking Examples of Cyberstalking Tips to Protect Yourself
Examples of Cyberhijacking Computer Hijacking Browser Hijacking Webpage Hijacking Instant Messaging Hijacking Modem Hijacking Tips to Protect Yourself
Examples of Cyber Snake Oil Dietary Supplements Home Test Kits Medications Cosmetic Scams Treatments and Cures Other Cyber Snake Oil Scams Tips to Protect Yourself
Examples of Cyberterrorism Tips to Protect Yourself
Chapter 16. Dating, Marriage, and Divorce Scams Dating Scams Examples of Dating Scams Consumer Fraud Dating Service Fraud Marriage Scams Examples of Marriage Scams Divorce Scams Example of a Divorce Scam Tips to Protect Yourself
Diploma Mills Examples of Diploma Mills Scholarship Scams Example of a Scholarship Scam Tips to Protect Yourself
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Chapter 18. Gambling Fraud Online Casino Scams Examples of Online Casino Scams Bonus Scam Email Scam Investment Fraud Knock-off Websites Online Sports Betting Examples of Online Sports Betting Tips to Protect Yourself Chapter 19. Hacking History of Hacking Examples of Hacking Tips to Protect Yourself
Chapter 20. Identity Theft Phishing Examples of Phishing Vishing Examples of Vishing Pharming Examples of Pharming Tips to Protect Yourself
Chapter 21. Immigration Fraud Examples of Immigration Fraud Tips to Protect Yourself
Chapter 22. Investment Fraud Examples of Investment Fraud Market Manipulation Pump and Dump Short Selling Non-existent Companies and Products Companies Products Ponzi Scheme Tips to Protect Yourself
Chapter 23. Laptop Theft Examples of Laptop Theft Tips to Protect Yourself
Chapter 24. Loan and Grant Scams Loan Scams Examples of Loan Scams Grant Scams Example of a Grant Scam Tips to Protect Yourself
Chapter 25. Lottery Scams Examples of Lottery Scams Tips to Protect Yourself
Chapter 26. Nigerian Fraud Tactics Examples of Nigerian Fraud Effects on People’s Lives Email Examples Tips to Protect Yourself
Chapter 27. Organized Crime Examples of Organized Crime Tips to Protect Yourself
Chapter 28. Overpayment Scam How it works Examples of Overpayment Scams Tips to Protect Yourself
Chapter 29. Predatory Behavior Clues Your Child Might Be in Contact with a Predator Examples of Predatory Behavior Tips to Protect Yourself
Chapter 30. Pyramid Schemes and Email Chain Letters Pyramid Schemes Examples of Pyramid Schemes Email Chain Letters Example of an Email Chain Letter Tips to Protect Yourself
Chapter 31. Prostitution Adult Prostitution Examples of Adult Prostitution Child Prostitution Examples of Child Prostitution Tips to Protect Yourself
Chapter 32. Sales Fraud Examples of Online Sales Fraud Buyer’s Clubs Faked Testimonials False/Deceptive Advertising Illegal/Stolen Items Inflated Shipping and Handling Charges Magazine Sales Nonexistent Items Tips to Protect Yourself
Chapter 33. Spam Common Spam Scams How They Get Your Email Address Examples of Spam Tips to Protect Yourself
Chapter 34. Travel Scams Examples of Travel Scams Free Trip Advance Fee Agent Kits Frequent Flyer Miles Nonrefundable Ticket Contest Fake Website Tips to Protect Yourself
Chapter 35. Viruses, Worms, Trojans, and Spyware Viruses, Worms, and Trojans Viruses Worms Trojans Spyware Keystroke Loggers Adware Unethical Anti-spyware Companies Cookies Indications Your Computer May Be Infected Tips to Protect Yourself
Chapter 36. Hoaxes Hoax Categories Celebrity Hoaxes Give Away Hoaxes Hacked History Hoaxes Humorous Hoaxes Missing Child Hoaxes Protest Hoaxes Scare Hoaxes Sympathy Hoaxes Threat Hoaxes Urban Legend Hoaxes Virus Hoaxes How to Recognize Hoaxes
Appendix A. Where to Report Cybercrimes Federal Agencies Combined Agencies Specific Cybercrimes
Appendix B. Cybercrime Glossary |
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