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Internet Safety - General Internet Safety
Publications
Are You a Safe Cyber Surfer?
Federal Trade Commission (No Publication Date Indicated)
Banking Securely Online
U.S. Computer Emergency Readiness Team, 2006
A Consumer's Guide to E-Payments
Federal Trade Commission, 2003
Cybercrime against Businesses: Pilot Test Results, 2001 Computer Security Survey
Bureau of Justices Statistics, 2004
The Electronic Frontier: The Challenge of Unlawful Conduct Involving the Use of the Internet
U.S. Department of Justice, 2000
The FTC's First Five Years: Protecting Consumers Online
Federal Trade Commission, 1999
Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) Annual Reports
Internet Crime Complaint Center
Internet Auctions: A Guide for Buyers and Sellers
Federal Trade Commission, 2006
Internet Crime Prevention Tips
Internet Crime Complaint Center, 2006
Internet Crime Schemes
Internet Crime Complaint Center, 2006
Internet Fraud: How to Avoid Internet Investment Scams
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, 2007
Investigations Involving the Internet and Computer Networks
National Institute of Justice, 2007
National Strategy to Secure Cyberspace
U.S. Department of Homeland Security, 2003
P2P File-Sharing: Evaluate the Risks
Federal Trade Commission, 2008
Playing it Safe: Avoiding Online Gaming Risks
U.S. Computer Emergency Readiness Team, 2006
Protecting Personal Information: A Guide for Business
Federal Trade Commission (No Publication Date Indicated)
Recognizing and Avoiding Email Scams
U.S. Computer Emergency Readiness Team, 2005
Securing Your Wireless Network
Federal Trade Commission, 2006
Site-Seeing On The Internet
Federal Trade Commission, 1998
Stop.Think.Click: 7 Practices for Safer Computing
OnGuard Online, 2007
Tips to Safely Conduct Financial Transactions Over the Internet
National Credit Union Administration, 2007
Related Resources
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Cyber Investigations
The FBI works to prevent criminals, sexual predators, and others intent on malicious destruction from using the Internet and online services to steal from, defraud, and otherwise victimize citizens, businesses, and communities.
Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)
For victims of Internet fraud, IC3 provides a convenient and easy-to-use reporting mechanism that alerts authorities of a suspected criminal or civil violation. For law enforcement and regulatory agencies at all levels, IC3 offers a central repository for complaints related to Internet fraud, works to quantify fraud patterns, and provides timely statistical data of current fraud trends.
LooksToGoodToBeTrue.com
This Web site was built to educate consumers and help prevent them from becoming a victim of an Internet fraud scheme. The Web site was developed and is maintained by a joint federal law enforcement and industry task force. Funding for the site has been provided by the United States Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA)
NTIA is the President's principal adviser on telecommunications and information policy issues, and in this role frequently works with other Executive Branch agencies to develop and present the Administration's position on these issues. Information on Internet safety policies are featured on the NTIA site.
OnGuard Online
This Web site provides practical tips from the federal government and technology industry to help consumers guard against Internet fraud, secure their computers, and protect personal information.
U.S. Computer Emergency Readiness Team (U.S. CERT)
Established in 2003 by the Department of Homeland Security to protect the nation's Internet infrastructure, US-CERT coordinates defense against and responses to cyber attacks across the nation. US-CERT also provides a way for citizens, businesses, and other institutions to communicate and coordinate directly with the United States government about cyber security.
U.S. Department of Justice Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section
Maintained by the U.S. Department of Justice, this Web site provides information on all forms of Internet crime for law enforcement agencies, policymakers, and the public.
U.S. Department of Justice: Reporting Computer, Internet-Related, or Intellectual Property Crime
This Web site provides information on how to report computer and Internet-related crimes, including contact information for the appropriate agencies.
USA.gov: Internet Safety
This Web site provides a list of official government online resources to help you report and learn about Internet safety.
Links from the NCJRS Web site to non-Federal sites do not constitute an endorsement by NCJRS or its sponsors. NCJRS is not responsible for the content or privacy policy of any off-site pages that are referenced, nor does NCJRS guarantee the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or correct sequencing of information. NCJRS is also not responsible for the use of, or results obtained from the use of, the information. It is the responsibility of the user to evaluate the content and usefulness of information obtained from non-Federal sites.
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