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Internet Fraud

Internet Fraud . Ryan Lawry CIS 105 http://wiki.gc.maricopa.edu. What is Internet Fraud?. Fraud is defined by Webster’s Dictionary as something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage.

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Internet Fraud

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  1. Internet Fraud Ryan Lawry CIS 105 http://wiki.gc.maricopa.edu

  2. What is Internet Fraud? Fraud is defined by Webster’s Dictionary as something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage. • People often use the internet as a way to use false information about themselves as a to receive money by offering a product that doesn’t exist.

  3. What kinds of Internet Fraud Exist? • There is one main way in which you can be a victim of Internet Fraud. • Phishing scams- this is the use of pop up ads that deceive you into giving out information about yourself. • Examples of these are • Credit card numbers, • Bank account information, passwords • Social Security information, • Sensitive information

  4. Who is a victim of Internet Fraud? • Anyone in the world can become a victim of internet fraud just by logging onto a computers internet. • Just simply doing an internet search for food will give you websites that require you to be certain ages and fill out certain questioners before going to the actual website. • Thus releasing information about yourself to someone you don’t even know.

  5. How can you Prevent Internet Fraud? • The best way to prevent internet fraud is to understand as much as you can about what it is and what you should look for in trusting a website. • If you are a victim of internet fraud there is help available to you for your specific needs search this webpage http://www.fbi.gov/majcases/fraud/internetschemes.htm • If you are not a victim but would like to help report internet fraud at this webpage http://www.ic3.gov

  6. Helpful Tips in Avoiding Internet Fraud? • Don't give out your credit card number(s) online unless the site is a secure and reputable site. Sometimes a tiny icon of a padlock appears to symbolize a higher level of security to transmit data. This icon is not a guarantee of a secure site, but might provide you some assurance. • Before using the site, check out the security/encryption software it uses • Do your homework on the individual or company to ensure that they are legitimate

  7. Helpful Tips in Avoiding Internet Fraud? • Try to obtain a physical address rather than merely a post office box and a phone number, call the seller to see if the number is correct and working • Check with the Better Business Bureau from the seller’s area • You should also keep a list of all your credit cards and account information along with the card issuer’s contact information. If anything looks suspicious or you lose your credit card(s) you should contact the card issuer immediately

  8. Who is Protecting you of Internet Fraud? • Due to the increasing number of complaints of internet fraud we have established a number of agencies to help protect people. • Examples of these agencies are • Internet Crime Complaint Center http://www.ic3.gov • National Fraud Information Center http://www.fraud.org/info/contactnfic.htm • Better Business Bureau http://www.bbb.org

  9. Where do you Stand? • Where you stand is based upon you. There are two kinds of people in this world. • Type A- these are the people who see a cause and do nothing about because they feel someone else will do it for them. • Than there is Type B- the people who see the cause and get out there trying to make a difference for the better of mankind. • The real question is what kind of person are you and what are you going to do about it?

  10. Work cited page • “Internet Fraud” USA.gov. 07/20/2007. 12/04/2007. http://www.usa.gov/Citizen/Topics/Internet_Fraud.shtml • Parker, Phillip. “Fraud.” Webster’s online Dictionary. (2007). 12/04/2007. http://www.websters-online-dictionary.org/definition/FRAUD • “Internet Fraud.” Federal Bureau of Investigation. (1908-2008). 12/04/2007. http://www.fbi.gov/majcases/fraud/internetschemes.htm

  11. Work cited Page • Cawalker. “Internet Fraud.” Essentails@NC State. July 26,2007. 12/04/2007. http://www.ncsu.edu/it/essentials/antivirus_security/internet_fraud/ • “Welcome to IC3.” Internet Crime Complaint Center. (2007). 12/04/2007. http://www.ic3.gov/

  12. Work Cited Page • “What to Report.” NCL’s Fraud Center. (1999). 12/04/2007. http://www.fraud.org/info/contactnfic.htm • “BBB Start with Trust.” The Better Business Bureau. (1938). 12/04/2007. http://www.bbb.org

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