CyberCrime.Gov - The Department of Justice and other agencies are continually working to better
prevent computer crimes and enforce existing laws concerning computer crime.
Federal Communications
Commission - is charged with regulating interstate and international
communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable.
How
To Report an Internet - Related Crime - Internet-related crime, like any
other crime, should be reported to appropriate law enforcement investigative authorities at the local, state,
federal, or international levels, depending on the scope of the crime.
Internet
Fraud - This site explains what internet fraud is, what are the major types
of frauds, and how to deal with it if it happens to you.
OnGuard Online - Be On Guard Against Internet Fraid - Created
by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the OnGuard website "provides practical tips from the federal
government and the technology industry to help you be on guard against Internet fraud, secure your computer,
and protect your personal information." The three main sections on the homepage include "Topics",
"Games", and "Videos". Visitors should start with the "Topics" area, which includes interactive features on
proper computer disposal, cross-border scams, email scams, and identity theft. Within this section (and all of
the other sections), visitors will find a quick quiz that will allow them to learn about a number of topical issues.
Moving on, the "Games" area features hands-on activities that include "Invasion of the Wireless Hackers",
"Invest Quest", and "Phishing Scams". Finally, users shouldn't miss out on the "Tools" area. Here they can find
helpful software and applications related to online security and also sign up to subscribe to receive cyber
security tips.
You’ve Got Spam: How to 'Can' Unwanted Email - This
site gives you tips on how to reduce the amount of spam that you receive, what can you do about it, and how
to avoid spam scams.
Private Resources
Geography Network - The Geography Network is a global community of government and commercial
data providers who are committed to making geographic content easily accessible.