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2003 Archive
Internet Fraud Complaint Center Changes Name to Internet Crime Complaint Center
December 23, 2003 – In an effort to more accurately reflect the wide-ranging nature of on-line complaints being reported, the National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C) and FBI recently announced that the Internet Fraud Complaint Center will now be called the Internet Crime Complaint Center, or “IC3.”
How to Identify and Prevent Frauds Against Older People
June 12, 2003 – NW3C (National White Collar Crime Center), in partnership with the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA), will host two, one and one-half day training sessions for law enforcement, adult protection personnel, and victim services advocates on “Identifying and Preventing Frauds Against Older People” at the University of Indianapolis, Schwitzer Student Center.
Operation E-Con
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Presentation (.pdf 4MB)
May 16, 2003 -- The Internet Fraud Complaint Center (IFCC), a partnership between NW3C and the FBI, in coordination with state and local law enforcement agencies, the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, the U.S. Secret Service, the Federal Trade Commission, and the U.S. Dept. of Justice offer details on a national take down effort highlighting recent Internet crime investigations stemming from IFCC referrals.
Economic Crime Summit Keynote Addresses Law Enforcement's Role in Combating Terrorism
April 22, 2003 – The Coalition for the Prevention of Economic Crime (CPEC) today announced that Walter Gary Sharp Sr., noted author and director of Global and Functional Affairs within the Bureau of Legislative Affairs at the U.S. Department of State, has been named a keynote speaker at the seventh annual Economic Crime Summit coming to Washington, D.C.’s Hyatt Regency Crystal City on May 4-7, 2003.
NW3C Announces Study on Internet Fraud Preparedness Conducted by Dr. Ronald G. Burns
April 15,2003 - A study of 2,344 law enforcement agencies, designed to gauge law enforcement's preparedness and involvement in preventing and investigating Internet fraud, shows U.S. law enforcement officers do not believe they have the necessary resources or staff to adequately investigate Internet fraud.
Internet Fraud Complaint Center Referred More Than 48,000 Fraud Complaints to Law Enforcement in 2002
April 9, 2003 - The Internet Fraud Complaint Center (IFCC) released its annual Internet Fraud Report today showing that, on behalf of victims, IFCC referred 48,252 fraud complaints to federal, state and/or local law enforcement authorities last year. This referral rate is triple the number of referrals (16,775) in 2001. The report also states that the total dollar loss from all referred fraud cases was $54 million, up from $17 million in 2001.
Internet Working for Organized Crime and Terrorist Groups
March 20, 2003 - Crime is an export commodity. Terrorists and organized crime have used extortion, gambling, theft, money laundering, and countless other means to further illegal business for decades. With the explosion of technology and the proliferation of computers, traditional and financial crimes are finding their way to the Internet and helping criminal enterprises, locally and abroad, find money and commit unlawful acts in ways never before imagined.
Identity Theft Experts Dispense Latest Information and Crime-Fighting Tools and Tactics
March 4, 2003 - A staggering number of victims fall prey to identity theft each year. In fact, there is no reconcilable statistic available that can actually put a dollar figure on what it costs Americans in financial and emotional distress each year. "Monetary loss is just one side of identity theft. Victims suffer long-term physical and emotional strain as they seek to restore normality to their lives and to the lives of their families," said Richard Johnston, Director of NW3C. And, according to a report issued in March 2002 by the United States General Accounting Office (GAO-02-363), the prevalence and cost of this crime is growing with no end in sight.
Event to Focus on Homeland Security and the Nexus Between Economic Crime and Terrorism February 11, 2003 - The public and private sectors working together to combat economic crime has become a common theme, and one that the Economic Crime Summit has been emphasizing for seven years. Since September 11, the nexus between economic crime and terrorism has become even more evident.
Unsolicited E-mails a Vehicle for Fraudsters Operating Scams Via Internet
February 6, 2003 - Reports have surfaced concerning UNSOLICITED e-mail campaigns requesting donations to various alleged charitable causes in connection with the Columbia Space Shuttle tragedy. These e-mails may contain links to sites collecting credit card information.
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