How Do You Prevent And Report Internet Fraud Or Crime?
Because the world now utilizes the internet, internet fraud or crime is on the rise. If you have been defrauded or have been the victim of an internet crime including identity theft, there are a few actions you can take that may be helpful. PROTECT yourself from internet crime. Do not open spam or make purchases from spammers. Do not click on links in your email, but go to the website directly. Do not make purchases from websites that require your Social Security Number or date of birth. Do not give credit card information to small websites, but insist on PayPal or Google Checkout. KNOW what to do if you are a victim of internet fraud. Contact the internet fraud website shown in Resources below and file a Complaint, particularly if you have an international issue. If you made a purchase and did not receive your item, file a chargeback if you used a credit card for payment, or file a complaint with PayPal or Google Checkout, or both. If you sent a check through the U. S. Postal Service,
