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In the Internet era, cybercrime is an ever growing problem. E-mail scams, hackers and spyware can
lead to credit card and identity theft. Other more serious offenses can put children at risk and involve
terrorist activity. If you witness or suspect any kind of cybercrime, you should report it to the
proper authorities. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to know who to contact with the number and size
of Federal agencies and the complicated nature of cybercrime. At Sasquatch Computer, we want the Internet to be safer and better
for everyone. That's why we went to the Department of Justice Cybercrime
site at www.cybercrime.gov,
and found this list of which agencies to contact for which crimes.
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| Internet fraud and SPAM |
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| Computer intrusion (i.e. hacking) |
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| Password Trafficking |
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| Copyright (software, movie, sound recording) piracy |
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| Theft of trade secrets |
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| Trademark counterfeiting |
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| Counterfeiting of currency |
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| Child Pornography or Exploitation |
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| Child Pornography and Internet Fraud matters that have a mail nexus |
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| Internet harassment |
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| Internet Bomb Threats |
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| Trafficking in explosive or incendiary devices or firearms over the Internet |
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If you're in doubt, check out the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IFCC). The IFCC was established in a partnership between the FBI and National White Colar Crime Center (NW3C). They serve as a central vehicle for dealing with all kinds of cybercrime. They deal with complaints about hacking, international currency counterfeiting, extortion, theft of trade secrets and more. Check out their web site if you're not sure who to contact with your cybercrime issue.
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