Internet Crimes
Computers have become extremely common in the United States. With the Internet so widely available to just about anyone, a number of service providers now store mass amounts of personal information online. Most people can access their bank accounts, insurance information, and much more with just a few clicks of a mouse.
However, because of our heavy reliance on the Internet these days, Internet crime, also known as Internet fraud or cybercrime, has become increasingly popular. Internet crime includes all situations in which the Internet is used as a medium for carrying out criminal actions.
Common Internet Crimes
The Internet may be used for criminal actions ranging from identity theft to distribution of child pornography. Some of the most common Internet crimes include the following:
- Cyber stalking
- Credit card fraud
- Identity theft
- Phishing scams
- Sending or communicating offensive content
- Harassing
- Spamming
- Ponzi schemes
- Committing cyberterrorism
Because Internet crimes have become so popular, the United States government has established a federal agency known as the Internet Crime Complaint Center, or IC3. This group serves to process complaints and refer them on to applicable law enforcement organizations.
Contact Us
If you have been accused of committing an Internet crime, then you will need the help of a qualified and experienced criminal defense lawyer to represent you in court. Contact the Las Vegas criminal lawyers of Palmer & Associates, P.C. today at 702-888-2222 to schedule a consultation with one of our attorneys.