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Electronic crimes are rapidly increasing, impacting our safety more than traditional crimes and posing threats to individuals and families. High-technology crimes like identity theft, fraud, and online exploitation can have devastating effects on victims. It's essential to stay informed about these evolving threats and practice proactive measures. By collaborating with law enforcement and engaging in community discussions on internet safety, we can protect ourselves and our loved ones. Together, we have the power to combat electronic crimes and create safer online environments.
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Impact of High-Technologyon Your Safety • Greater & more enduring than drugs • greater influence on the uninvolved • National & International • economy • government • law enforcement • Collaboration • working together, individuals, & families have the power to protect themselves
Computers Add New Dimensionsto Traditional Crimes • Homicide and other violent crimes (sexual assault) • Child pornography • Theft • Narcotics offenses • Fraud, counterfeiting
The Increasing Cost ofComputer Crime Bank Robbery - $2,500 Bank Fraud - $25,000 Computer Crime - $500,000 Theft of Technology - $1,900,000
Fraud • Auction frauds • Get-rich-quick schemes • Senior citizen scams • Phishing
Theft • Personal information • Credit card numbers • Identity theft • Computer equipment
Narcotics and Gambling • Narcotics distribution • Unmatched convenience • compulsive & underage gamblers • Virtual casinos • gone with a keystroke • Day trading
Crimes Against Children • Child pornography • Children lured into degrading situations • Chat rooms • Children keep silent to protect family
Homicide • Violent criminals use computers • to acquire critical information about the victim(s) • as a tool for communication • as a storage device for evidence about motive and methods
What Can You Do to Help? • Exert your influence • Law enforcement • Legislators & elected officials • Your family & friends • Practice & preach collaboration
Take Action to Protect Yourself & Your Family • Stay informed as technology changes • learn about computer-dependent crimes • network intrusions • denial of service attacks • hacking • e-mail bombs • viruses & Trojan horses • learn how not to become a victim of them
Take Action toProtect Yourself & Your Family • Move home computers into family room or area • Discuss Internet crime and safety issues with your children • do it often • Never allow children to meet Internet buddies without you
Take Action to Protect Yourself & Your Family • Don’t give out personal or family information • when signing up for groups • anywhere else online • Encourage Internet safety discussions in community schools, PTOs, PTAs, etc. • Support the efforts of your local law enforcement agencies
Take Action to Protect Yourself & Your Family • Urge legislators and officials to address the issues • send e-mail, snail mail, telephone • Report electronic crimes to your local law enforcement authorities
We Thank You For your time & interest