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Shopping Safely Online

Internet fraud encompasses any intentional deception using the Internet, posing significant risks to online shoppers. This article explores the prevalence of internet fraud in America, particularly in states like California and Georgia, and compares these trends with those in Japan. With over 300,000 fraud complaints in the U.S. in 2010 and alarming statistics from Japan, it is crucial for consumers to recognize the importance of safe online shopping practices. This guide offers essential tips for protecting oneself against internet scams.

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Shopping Safely Online

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  1. Shopping Safely Online By: Danita R. Campbell & Tiffany Adkison

  2. Internet Fraud Definition Scope • Any type of intentional deception using the Internet. • To explore the different dimensions of internet fraud in America and in a country different from our own, Japan. Tiffany Adkison

  3. USA v. Japan Georgia v. California Tiffany Adkison

  4. Tiffany Adkison USA v. Japan Georgia v. California • In 2010, the Internet Crime Complaint Center had the second highest number of complaints (303,809). • In 2006, the National Police Agency reported that Japan hit an all-time high of internet scams (1,802). • In 2002, statistics showed that Georgia was in the “top ten state” category for the highest number of internet scams. • In 2008, statistics showed that California was the number 1 state where the “perpetrators” of Internet fraud resided.

  5. Safety Tips • Shop with familiar retailers • Look for sites with SSL encryption. Their URL will begin with HTTPS instead of just HTTP. • Do Not use your social security number when checking out. Your SSN and your D.O.B. along with your credit card # gives hackers an open door into your finances. • Use strong passwords • Do not use public wifi to make purchases • If it sounds too good to be true, then it probably is. • Use companies like PayPal to make payments Danita R. Campbell

  6. California Vs Georgia California Georgia • 10% of all internet crime committed in the U.S. is done in California. • Conviction can lead to jail time, probation, restitution, and or loss of licenses and clearances • A fraud conviction in Georgia is a felony. • Guilty parties can face fines, probation, and or up to three years in prison for each count of fraud.

  7. Japan vs America Japan America • Shoppers spent $86 billion dollars online in 2009 • Shoppers spent $155 billion dollars online in 2009

  8. References • http://justice.uaa.alaska.edu/forum/28/1spring2011/b_internet_crime.html • http://www.itworldcanada.com/news/online-fraud-reaches-all-time-high-in-japan/99692 • http://www.cobbsheriff.org/Operations/Identity_fraud.htm • http://www.consumerfraudreporting.org/internet_scam_statistics.htm

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