Category Archives: Internet Crime
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 »