These days the Internet is everywhere. It's in our homes,in our schools,in our library's,in our workplaces, but unfortunately not everyone is as "Cyber Smart" as they should be. Most general end users (the general public) don't realize the dangers lurking around the dark corners of the Internet. Computer Viruses,Malicious Hackers,Spammers they are all real !!!, and have become the next generation of con-artist. There's so many scams going around the net its really hard to keep track of them all. And the bad guys keep coming up with new ones everyday. I feel its the duty of those that "know better" this means everyone from computer manufactures to software developers to tech support personnel have a responsibility to educate the public and put these scamming con-artist out of business every chance we get. And maybe one day we'll be able to put these frauds down and out for good.Below Are Some Links Courtesy Of Uncle Sam (That's The U.S Government For Our International Friends) To Help You Take A Bite Out Of Cyber Crime
Dot Cons- ConArtist Go High Tech
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/tech/tec09.shtm
Stop.Think.Click: 7 Practices for Computer Security
http://www.onguardonline.gov/topics/computer-security.aspx
You’ve Got Spam: How to "Can" Unwanted Email
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/tech/tec02.shtm
DON’T LET THIS HAPPEN TO YOU! How to Protect Your Good Name from Identity Theft
http://www.fbi.gov/page2/oct04/preventidt102104.htm
Net Based Business Opportunities: Are Some Flop-portunities
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/tech/tec05.shtm
Minimizing the Effects of Malware on Your Computer
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/tech/tec16.shtm
Scareware: "Free Security Scan" Could Cost Time and Money
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/alerts/alt121.shtm
How Not to Get Hooked by a ‘Phishing’ Scam
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/alerts/alt127.shtm
Internet Auctions A Guide for Buyers and Sellers
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/tech/tec07.shtm
Auction Guides: Not So Hot Properties
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/products/pro06.shtm
Money Transfers Can Be Risky Business
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/alerts/alt034.shtm
Cost of "Free" Adult Content Adds Up
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/alerts/alt092.shtm
Trapped in the Tangled Web: Web Scheme Diverts Consumers from Their Intended Sites
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/alerts/alt100.shtm
Check Overpayment Scams: Seller Beware
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/alerts/alt014.shtm
Bank Failures, Mergers and Takeovers: A “Phish-erman’s Special”
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/alerts/alt089.shtm
Being Frank about Search Engine Rank
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/alerts/alt119.shtm
Below Are Some Resources To Report CyberCrime: Internet Crime Complaint Center
http://www.ic3.gov/default.aspx
FBI CyberCrimes Division
http://www.fbi.gov/cyberinvest/cyberhome.htm
U.S Federal Trade Commission Bureau of Consumer Protection Home Page
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/index.shtml
INTERPOL
http://www.interpol.int/Public/contact.asp
note: last edit I added the contact link to INTERPOL
