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Three Defendants Plead Guilty in "Advance-Fee" Fraud Scheme
(USDOJ) Three defendants pleaded guilty to federal charges of running an "advance-fee"
scheme that targeted U.S. victims with promises of millions of dollars, including
money from an estate and a lottery, Assistant Attorney General Alice S. Fisher of
the Criminal Division and U.S. Attorney Benton J. Campbell of the Eastern District
of New York announced today. ››
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Reported Dollar Loss From Internet Crime Reaches All Time High
(FBI) According to the 2007 Internet Crime Report, the Internet Crime Complaint
Center (IC3) received 206,884 complaints of crimes perpetrated over the Internet
during 2007. ››
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'Bot Roast II' Nets 8 Individuals
(FBI) The FBI today announced the results of the second phase of its continuing
investigation into a growing and serious problem involving criminal use of botnets.
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FBI Statement On Minneapolis Bridge Collapse
(FBI) The FBI responded to the collapsed bridge to offer assistance and conduct
any investigation necessary. ››
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FBI Warns Public of Email Scams
(FBI) The FBI today warned the public against three separate Internet scams that
continue to flourish through spam e-mails. ››
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The Internet Crime Complaint Center Hits 1 Million!
(IC3) The Internet Crime Complaint Center has logged its 1 millionth consumer complaint
about alleged online fraud or cyber crime. ››
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Federal Law Enforcement and Industry
Task Force Unveils Campaign to Protect Consumers from Cyber Outlaws
How many times have you seen an offer on the Internet that caused you to think "this
just looks too good to be true"? ››
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Avoiding "Hurricane Fraud"
(USPIS) There are ways to protect yourself from hurricane fraud, fake charities
and criminals who seek to profit from disasters. ››
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Fraudulent Sites Capitalizing on Relief Efforts
of Hurricane Katrina
(IC3) The FBI is seeing an influx of websites soliciting for charitable donations
to aid the victims of the latest natural disaster, Hurricane Katrina. ››
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Postal Inspectors Advise Caution Before
Giving: Make Sure Your Money Supports Legitimate Charities
(USPIS) Disasters and crises bring out the best in people who truly desire to help
those impacted by these situations. Unfortunately, disasters also bring out the
worst; those who use the circumstances to prey on victims. ››
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Avoiding Money Order Fraud
(NAPS) A new counterfeiting scheme has allowed scam artists to cash in thousands
of phony money orders - and Americans are footing the bill. Fortunately, there are
ways to protect yourself. ››
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Work-At-Home Scams Just Don't Pay
(NAPS) Experts say offers to work at home that seem too good to be true probably
are. ››
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Protecting Your Identity - Online
And Offline
(NAPS) A little knowledge can be a dangerous thing, particularly if it's shared
by strangers. Last year alone, almost 10 million Americans became victims of identity
fraud. ››
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Avoiding Sweepstakes Scams
(NAPS) Every day, thousands of American consumers receive sweepstakes promotions
- but not all sweepstakes offers are legitimate. It's important to be able to spot
the scams. ››
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