Grand Theft Auto

When thinking of a thief, the stereotypical picture of a man wearing all black, donning a ski mask, and toting a revolver comes to mind. The thief usually hangs out in the bad parts of town and only strikes at night. In modern times this is no longer the case. Many of today’s criminals cannot be picked out of a crowd. They are cyber criminals that can anonymously attack anyone from behind a computer (Vigoroso). These criminals can do anything from stealing some quick cash to stealing someone’s…

Americans have laid cheek and jowl with terrorism for many years, especially since the events of September 11, 2001. While terrorism is usually concerned with bombings, kidnappings or hijackings, some forms of terrorism are much more costly regarding monetary expense. It is estimated that cyber terrorism costs the consumers at least 100 billion dollars a year, although that is only a rough estimate. Company costs for cybercrime can come from the following areas: loss of intellectual property or…

United States is identity theft. This horrible crime is just not about the money also it is about criminal accessing to your personal information. According to the Insurance Information Institute (III), “The 2015 Identity Fraud Study, released by Javelin Strategy & Research, found that $16 billion was stolen from 12.7 million U.S. consumers in 20014,…There was a new identity fraud victim every two seconds in 2014” (III.org). Therefore, today’s consumers have over 10 identity theft protection…

In addition, the anonymity and ease of use that the internet offers energizes criminality and exploitation. New cases of harassment, credit card fraud, and identity theft facilitated via computer technology arise daily. Clearly, strong computer skills are vital part of any investigator’s toolkit. The detection of cyber crimes requires hi-tech skill which the investigators generally lack. Cooperation between law enforcement…

defines robbery as the taking or attempting to take anything of value from the care, custody or control of a person by force, threat or violence. There are two factors of robbery and first was taken by means of force or fear; and second is that the theft was from the victim or from its personal property. The most important evidence in a robbery is putting the victims in fear of taking his/her belongings by force. Some crimes of robbery are by hurting a person physically while taking his…

Identity theft is an extremely common problem, with long-lasting consequences that can dramatically impact every aspect of your life. This threat is even more pronounced for business owners and executives, who may have major responsibilities tied to their identities. DeVries & Associates, P.C., experienced business attorneys based in Kona, HI, know just how destructive identity theft can be for both you and your business. For small business owners, their personal and professional identity can…

Money laundering can be a complex process that involves three different stages, the first being Placement, which in loves physically placing illegally obtained money into the financial system or retail economy. Money is most exposed to detection and seizure during the placement stage. Another stage of money laundering consist of Layering which involves separating the illegally obtained money from criminal source by providing a series of transactions trail to make it difficult to trace money to…

Identity theft is a growing problem in the USA and the world. Identity theft is most common from ages 18-49. In 2006 there were 5,503 reported incidents of identity theft, in 2014 there was a whopping 67,168 reported incidents of identity theft. “We’ve been dealing with criminals faking IDs for decades, from check forgers to fugitives on the run. But the threat is more pervasive and the scams more sophisticated than ever, including new online elements”,…

Privacy and Chatroulette Using the website Chatroulette has a risk. Especially if you decide to show a bit of nudity yourself. In Chatroulette it is possible to de-anonymize the user and reveal their identity to the public. The information obtained can be used to threaten, humiliate or blackmail the user. Gaining personal information can be done by, for example, phishing (Kopecký, 2015). Phishing is a way to try and get private information from unsuspected individuals. Frauds try to get…

Identity theft crimes are becoming more prevalent in today's society. More and more people are becoming victims, discovering that their personal and financial information is being used by someone else. Here are some simple steps on how you can prevent identity theft. Tip #1: Keep your private information private. Try to avoid giving out any of your personal/financial information as much as possible. Never reveal your social security number to anyone unless it's an absolute emergency or is…