Fraudulent Refund Notification Purportedly From The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3).
RICHMOND, VA Consumers are being urged to watch out for spam email that promises refunds to victims of Internet fraud. The emails, purportedly from the IC3 (Internet Crime Complaint Center) and the government of the United Kingdom, promise refunds of thousands of dollars which are to be sent via bank wire transfer from the "bank of England" once the victim signs a "fund release order." If the recipient fails to sign the order, the perpetrators of this fraud indicate a hold will be placed on the funds and penalties will be applied.
Stats Underscore The Need For Parents To Get Involved In Their Kids’ Online Activities.
RICHMOND, VA With summer approaching, scores of children will be home alone with the Internet to entertain them. In conjunction with a Senate resolution declaring June as ‘Internet Safety Month”, the Federal Government has released alarming new statistics about children’s Internet usage.
Cyber Thieves Launch Phishing Expedition Using Economic Stimulus Checks as Bait.
RICHMOND, VA When it comes to getting your tax rebate check, there’s no faster or easier way than direct deposit! That’s the advice contained in spam email, supposedly from the IRS, that’s currently making the rounds on the Internet. The message contains a hyperlink to a fraudulent form which requests the recipient’s personally identifiable information, including bank account information. Failure to complete the form in a timely fashion, the email warns, will delay the issuance of the rebate check.
Dollar Loss from Internet Fraud Hit All-Time High in '07.
RICHMOND, VA According to a report compiled by the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), consumers lost nearly 240 million dollars in 2007 as a result of scams perpetrated over the Internet. That’s an increase of nearly 40 million dollars over the preceding year. Internet auction fraud was by far the most reported offense, comprising more than one-third of all complaints referred to law enforcement.
Nationally Syndicated TV Show Spotlights NW3C's Contributions to Cybercrime-fighting.
RICHMOND, VA – Representing the National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C), Indiana State Police Lieutenant Charles Cohen was featured as an expert on the subject of online dating scams during a recent appearance on the “Mike and Juliet in the Morning” show. The program is broadcast live from Fox studios in New York City to millions of homes across the U.S. View the video from the network website.
Tax Rebate Phising Scams Surface During Tax Season.
RICHMOND, VA WheThe announcement of nationwide tax rebates has presented a new opportunity for white collar crime and fraud this tax season. In a telephone- based phishing scam, someone claiming to represent the IRS is calling consumers and telling them they’re eligible for sizable tax rebates if they file their taxes early. The caller then states that he needs the target’s bank account information so the rebate can be directly deposited. If the target refuses, he is told that he cannot receive the rebate.
“Hit-Man” e-mail Complaints on the Rise
RICHMOND, VA – Over the past few weeks, the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) has received nearly 200 complaints from people claiming they were being targeted on-line for assassination. In each instance, the purported ‘hit-man’ offers to leave the intended victim alone if he or she agrees to pay him tens of thousands of dollars.
Vishing Attacks On The Rise
RICHMOND, VA – If you receive a telephone call, text message or email asking you to call your bank or credit card company to remedy a security concern or other issue, be skeptical! It could be a scam known as ‘vishing’ and according to the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), attacks against U.S. banks and consumers have jumped considerably in the past few months.
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