This report, which is based upon information from law enforcement and complaints submitted to the IC3, details recent cyber crime trends and new twists to previously-existing cyber scams.
Scams noted include:
- Social Network Misspelling Scam
- Fake Online Receipt Generator Targets Unsuspecting Online Marketplace Merchant
- Malicious Code in .gov E-mail
Read the full report: Internet Crime Complaint Center’s (IC3) Scam Alerts
The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) is a partnership between the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C), and the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA). IC3’s mission is to serve as a vehicle to receive, develop, and refer criminal complaints regarding the rapidly expanding arena of cyber crime.