technoculture314-09

The concept of a "global village" has become a reality in the last couple of years, as a result of the rapidly increasing Usage of the Internet: an estimated 30-40 million users are now active within this network, either as private individuals (e.g. for E-Mail or "Web Surfing"), or for business purposes. Most companies now have their own website. As one alternative trade platform, consumers can visit these websites and obtain the information, products or services they want by registering in these websites. When registering, they always are required to sign up the service terms and conditions and provide their personal information. If not, perhaps they will be not permitted to log in and visit these websites. However, it is unfortunate that the personable information provided by the consumers is not be used properly by the relevant companies.
 As a powerful medium, the internet promotes the mutual communication among people and expanding of international commerce. But many people just use it as a tool to commit illegal acts. Indeed, the Internet has enhanced criminals’ abilities to commit traditional crimes more efficiently and anonymously and it has also created new opportunities for crime, such as Internet crime. Internet Fraud is such a kind of Internet crime. On the one hand, it seriously destroys the normal management of Internet information system, and makes people suspect the truth of Internet information. On the other hand, it also seriously damages the other social and economic interests. Hence, it is necessary to take the practicable steps to prevent and combat Internet Fraud so as to protect the benefit of net-users and make the Internet become a safe place for transaction and exchange.

Bibliography: Preventing and Combating Internet Fraud
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