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Chapter 1. Introduction
Categories of Cybercrime
Target of the Crime
Persons
Property
Organizations
Single or Series of Events
Single Event Cybercrime
Series of Events Cybercrime
Basic Steps to Protect
Yourself
Create a Virtual Shield
Beware of Impersonators
Don’t Take the Bait
Stay Away from High-risk
Websites
Download with Caution
Keep an Eye on your Children
Additional Steps
Public Computers
Wireless Internet Connection
Laptop
If You Are a Victim of
Cybercrime
Crimeware
Online Fraud
Chapter 2. Auction Fraud
Types of Auction Fraud
Fraud by Seller
Fraud by Buyer
Examples of Auction Fraud
Tips to Protect Yourself
Chapter 3. Business and Job
Opportunity Fraud
Business Opportunity Scams
Examples of Business
Opportunity Scams
Home Employment Scams
Envelope Stuffing
Assembly Work
Medical Billing
Other Home Employment Scams
Multilevel Marketing Scams
Job Scams
Examples of Job Scams
Overpayment Scams
Fake Check Scams
Advance Fee Scams
Auction Scams
Other Job Scams
Tips to Protect Yourself
Chapter 4. Charity Scams
Emotions
Types of Charity Scams
Examples of Charity Scams
September 11 Attack
Asian Tsunami
Hurricane Katrina
Tips to Protect Yourself
Chapter 5. Child Pornography
Examples of Child
Pornography
Tips to Protect Yourself
Chapter 6. Copyright
Violation
Plagiarism
Example of Plagiarism
Other Copyrighted Material
Examples of Other
Copyrighted Material
Music
Movies
Software
Tips to Protect Yourself
Chapter 7. Cramming and Slamming
Cramming
Examples of Cramming
Slamming
Examples of Slamming
Tips to Protect Yourself
Chapter 8. Credit Card Fraud
Examples of Credit Card
Fraud
Credit Card Cramming
Other Types of Credit Card
Fraud
Tips to Protect Yourself
Chapter 9. Credit Repair
Scam
Examples of Credit Repair
Scams
Tips to Protect Yourself
Chapter 10. Cyberbullying
Tools of Cyberbullies
Examples of Cyberbullying
Tips to Protect Yourself
Chapter 11. Cyberextortion
Examples of Cyberextortion
Credit Card Details
Money
Sex
Purchase Drugs
Tips to Protect Yourself
Chapter 12. Cyber-harassment and
Cyberstalking
Cyber-harassment
Example of Cyber-harassment
Cyberstalking
Examples of Cyberstalking
Tips to Protect Yourself
Chapter 13. Cyberhijacking
Examples of Cyberhijacking
Computer Hijacking
Browser Hijacking
Webpage Hijacking
Instant Messaging Hijacking
Modem Hijacking
Tips to Protect Yourself
Chapter 14. Cyber Snake Oil
Examples of Cyber Snake Oil
Dietary Supplements
Home Test Kits
Medications
Cosmetic Scams
Treatments and Cures
Other Cyber Snake Oil Scams
Tips to Protect Yourself
Chapter 15. Cyberterrorism
Examples of Cyberterrorism
Tips to Protect Yourself
Chapter 16. Dating,
Marriage, and Divorce Scams
Dating Scams
Examples of Dating Scams
Consumer Fraud
Dating Service Fraud
Marriage Scams
Examples of Marriage Scams
Divorce Scams
Example of a Divorce Scam
Tips to Protect Yourself
Chapter 17. Education Scams
Diploma Mills
Examples of Diploma Mills
Scholarship Scams
Example of a Scholarship
Scam
Tips to Protect Yourself
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Chapter 18. Gambling Fraud
Online Casino Scams
Examples of Online Casino
Scams
Bonus Scam
Email Scam
Investment Fraud
Knock-off Websites
Online Sports Betting
Examples of Online Sports
Betting
Tips to Protect Yourself
Chapter 19. Hacking
History of Hacking
Examples of Hacking
Tips to Protect Yourself
Chapter 20. Identity Theft
Phishing
Examples of Phishing
Vishing
Examples of Vishing
Pharming
Examples of Pharming
Tips to Protect Yourself
Chapter 21. Immigration
Fraud
Examples of Immigration
Fraud
Tips to Protect Yourself
Chapter 22. Investment Fraud
Examples of Investment Fraud
Market Manipulation
Pump and Dump
Short Selling
Non-existent Companies and
Products
Companies
Products
Ponzi Scheme
Tips to Protect Yourself
Chapter 23. Laptop Theft
Examples of Laptop Theft
Tips to Protect Yourself
Chapter 24. Loan and Grant
Scams
Loan Scams
Examples of Loan Scams
Grant Scams
Example of a Grant Scam
Tips to Protect Yourself
Chapter 25. Lottery Scams
Examples of Lottery Scams
Tips to Protect Yourself
Chapter 26. Nigerian Fraud
Tactics
Examples of Nigerian Fraud
Effects on People’s Lives
Email Examples
Tips to Protect Yourself
Chapter 27. Organized Crime
Examples of Organized Crime
Tips to Protect Yourself
Chapter 28. Overpayment Scam
How it works
Examples of Overpayment
Scams
Tips to Protect Yourself
Chapter 29. Predatory
Behavior
Clues Your Child Might Be in
Contact with a Predator
Examples of Predatory
Behavior
Tips to Protect Yourself
Chapter 30. Pyramid Schemes
and Email Chain Letters
Pyramid Schemes
Examples of Pyramid Schemes
Email Chain Letters
Example of an Email Chain
Letter
Tips to Protect Yourself
Chapter 31. Prostitution
Adult Prostitution
Examples of Adult
Prostitution
Child Prostitution
Examples of Child
Prostitution
Tips to Protect Yourself
Chapter 32. Sales Fraud
Examples of Online Sales
Fraud
Buyer’s Clubs
Faked Testimonials
False/Deceptive Advertising
Illegal/Stolen Items
Inflated Shipping and
Handling Charges
Magazine Sales
Nonexistent Items
Tips to Protect Yourself
Chapter 33. Spam
Common Spam Scams
How They Get Your Email
Address
Examples of Spam
Tips to Protect Yourself
Chapter 34. Travel Scams
Examples of Travel Scams
Free Trip
Advance Fee
Agent Kits
Frequent Flyer Miles
Nonrefundable Ticket
Contest
Fake Website
Tips to Protect Yourself
Chapter 35. Viruses, Worms,
Trojans, and Spyware
Viruses, Worms, and Trojans
Viruses
Worms
Trojans
Spyware
Keystroke Loggers
Adware
Unethical Anti-spyware
Companies
Cookies
Indications Your Computer
May Be Infected
Tips to Protect Yourself
Chapter 36. Hoaxes
Hoax Categories
Celebrity Hoaxes
Give Away Hoaxes
Hacked History Hoaxes
Humorous Hoaxes
Missing Child Hoaxes
Protest Hoaxes
Scare Hoaxes
Sympathy Hoaxes
Threat Hoaxes
Urban Legend Hoaxes
Virus Hoaxes
How to Recognize Hoaxes
Appendix A. Where to Report
Cybercrimes
Federal Agencies
Combined Agencies
Specific Cybercrimes
Appendix B. Cybercrime
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