Category Archives: Internet Crime
Fraudulent COVID Drugs Sold Online; Websites Shut Down
The COVID pandemic has left people scared, worried that they might get seriously ill or even die. Now that there are vaccines, the fear has subsided, but many people were once looking for treatments to help them avoid contracting the deadly virus. This has led to many internet crimes, including online scams. The U.S…. Read More »
Unemployment Fraud Arrests Made In Maryland
With unemployment benefits increasing during the COVID pandemic, people have been committing extremely high levels of fraud in order to receive this extra money. This internet crime has been really bad in Maryland, with 1.4 million claims confirmed to be fraudulent. So far, several arrests have been made. As of July 13, 1,443,211 unemployment… Read More »
Man Accused of Cyberstalking Maryland College Student
Love can be complicated. When a person has romantic feelings for someone, they may show it in strange ways. Some people become so obsessed with their love interest that they turn to cyberstalking. A teen from New York City is facing cyberstalking charges after harassing a girl who was his sister’s former classmate. In… Read More »
Internet Crimes on the Rise During COVID-19 Pandemic
There’s a lot going on in the world right now. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a lot of commotion as millions of people have lost jobs. Businesses are shut down. People are stuck at home. Stores are displaying empty shelves as shoppers hoard toilet paper, hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes. People are stressed out… Read More »
What Makes Internet Crime So Common?
It doesn’t matter where you go or what you do—there are warnings about online scams. Hackers are creating fake websites to steal your credit card and personal information. You receive emails from your long-lost relatives guaranteeing million-dollar fortunes. Your computer’s antivirus software is working overtime to keep your computer safe. Internet crime is happening… Read More »
Maryland Cyberbullying and Cyberstalking Laws
In the past, stalking and bullying someone required being in the physical presence of the victim. This is no longer the case. Advances in technology have made it so a person can now stalk or harass another person from the comfort of their own home. They can use their computer or phone to email… Read More »
Man Arrested for Defrauding Multiple Women in Online Dating Scam
Many people are tired of the bar scene, so to find true love, they often search online. Sites such as Match.com and eHarmony claim to help people find lasting relationships. While some do, others find heartbreak instead as they are scammed of thousands of dollars by con artists. A man from South Carolina used… Read More »
2 Types of Identity Theft on the Rise
A few years ago, Americans got their credit cards updated with new chip technology to help prevent fraud. While this technology has helped cut down on online fraud to some degree, criminals are finding other ways to commit fraud. After all, it’s easier to commit identity theft than get a real job. Instead of… Read More »
Types of Internet Crimes
Internet scams and crimes have been around for many years. Remember the emails from the Nigerian prince? This scam was unsophisticated compared to the schemes and crimes that computer users experience today. Criminal activity involving computers is on the rise. Today there are viruses, hackers, spam and phishing attacks coming from all directions. If… Read More »