Internet crime on the rise
The U.S. Dept. of Justice and FBI issued their joint report today on Internet crime trends and statistics. Californians and Nigerians? Neither come off too good.
Some highlights:
- In 2008, more than $264 million was lost 275,284 complaints
- Non-delivered merchandise was the most reported offense
- More than 77 percent of the perpetrators were male
You can check out the full report and the FBI's press release here.
If you think you've been the victim of a cybercrime, you can find help here.
About the Blogger
Larry Altman has covered crime in the South Bay since 1990. He's seen it all - the missing model who turned up dead in the desert, the wives found dead in trunks, the high-school coaches who get a little too close to their players. He drives his young colleagues nuts with his "I remember when" stories. He welcomes your tips and observations about the present, and you can mix in a little Lakers basketball talk if you like.
E-mail Larry at larry.altman@dailybreeze.com.
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