APPENDIX B: CYBERCRIME GLOSSARY
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Cyber Crime Justice - How and Who and Where to report a crime and DMCA Action ... cyber
What is a "ripper"? ~ with a bit of research and as suspected ... Using browser known as ripper. what is ripper? found this link with following comments ~
What is "Rippers 0" browser? Should I block them?
Comment from person 1. looked up site rippers on a search ... Not very nice things. I see the possibility that a site ripper could really mess up several things Also it appears to be something that would infinge on copyrights Bigtime. And these things are permitted? What kind of protection is there? The whole world is going crazy and evil ...
Comment from person 2. I've been searching and this is a good explantion of site rippers. "There are many dishonest webmasters that download the entire sites of their successful competitors, just change some images and texts and have "their" site up and running in less than a day without any effort " However, it looks like any preventative measures will cost you money. If your site has already been ripped "stolen" you have an uphill battle getting it removed if it has been duplicated elsewhere on the interenet. (not true see law below).
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Also came across this - DMCA Law
DMCA Action - A General Guide to Taking Action Against Site Rippers using DMCA Law!
Your website is up and business is good. Your traffic is steadily rising and people are starting to pass around your link in blog posts, via email, forums and other forms the global internet community use to pass around website information. Then one day, you encounter your first experience with a "site ripper". It normally happens by opening your email program and finding an unread message with the subject line of "Look what I found!" or "I think your site was stolen". You pray its spam as you move the mouse pointer to that bold title while the anxiety starts to kick in. You click and scan the body of the message, reading the sometimes helter-skelter details of how he or she found a site that looks identical to yours.
At the end of it all, you find two links: One is your website, the other leads to a near duplicate of your layout except the banner may have a few changes and the domain name in the browser link field is different. Guess what? You've been ripped, and your world will never be the same.So now what are you supposed to do? After the fits have subsided and you admit to yourself that spending thousands to track the offender down and beat them with a cudgel isn't very realistic, it's time to look at laws designed specifically for your protection, and best of all, the initial stages don't cost you a monetary penny.
The DMCA, or Digital Millennium Copyright Act, is an American Act created and passed by the US Congress on October 12th, 1998. A couple of weeks later on October 28th, our favorite cigar toting US President, Mr. Bill Clinton, signed the Act into law. So, does this mean that DMCA law is exclusive to the US? Yes and no. You see, the DMCA was designed to implement the treaties that were signed in December of 1996 at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Geneva conference, which of course is a global organization. The DMCA simply addresses additional issues with matters related to the WIPO treaties.
Here's an overview of what the DMCA does:
- Makes it a crime to circumvent anti-piracy measures built into most commercial software.- Outlaws the manufacture, sale, or distribution of code-cracking devices used to illegally copy software.- Does permit the cracking of copyright protection devices, however, to conduct encryption research, assess product interoperability, and test computer security systems.- Provides exemptions from anti-circumvention provisions for nonprofit libraries, archives, and educational institutions under certain circumstances.
In general, limits Internet service providers from copyright infringement liability for simply transmitting information over the Internet.- Service providers, however, are expected to remove material from users' web sites that appears to constitute copyright infringement.- Limits liability of nonprofit institutions of higher education -- when they serve as online service providers and under certain circumstances -- for copyright infringement by faculty members or graduate students.-
Requires that "webcasters" pay licensing fees to record companies.- Requires that the Register of Copyrights, after consultation with relevant parties, submit to Congress recommendations regarding how to promote distance education through digital technologies while "maintaining an appropriate balance between the rights of copyright owners and the needs of users."- States explicitly that "[n]othing in this section shall affect rights, remedies, limitations, or defenses to copyright infringement, including fair use..."
Did you catch what I pasted in bold? That's right folks... if you can prove that material you created is being used on a website that is not under your control, the company hosting the website is OBLIGATED BY LAW to remove that content. In fact, if the person who stole this content has profited in any way from your stolen property, you can even sue for damages and infringement, but that's getting ahead of ourselves. If you want to read the rest of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, you can find a full digital copy at The Library of Congress.
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http://www.pixel2life.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=20185
http://www.pixel2life.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=20185
August 26, 2010 76.195.112.218 - Browser Rippers 0
Visit Length 59 mins 30 secs
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7th December 2010
76-195-112-218.efw.com
IP Address
76.195.112.218 (moron Edit Label)
Country United States
Region Texas
City Arlington
ISP
Efw
Returning Visits 173
Visit Length
76-195-112-218.efw.com
IP Address
76.195.112.218 (moron Edit Label)
Country United States
Region Texas
City Arlington
ISP
Efw
Returning Visits 173
Visit Length
Browser
Rippers
Monday, December 6, 2010
Excellent Source for "Money Matters" Tips from the Federal Trade Commission and video on financial fraud ...
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/microsites/moneymatters/scam-watch.shtml
Investment Fraud ~ You've heard it many times before: If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Be Prepared-Be Aware ~ Don't become a Victim!
Saturday, December 4, 2010
The Case of the Cyber Criminal ... Better think twice before investing in that internet multi level marketing deal ...
The Case of the Cyber Criminal
A techie spy and his cunning crew are out to get your personal information. Stop them cold by proving you're ready to protect yourself online.
Beware of Spyware
Don't let spyware sneak onto your computer to give others a peek at information you enter online. Get wise to the spyware guise by taking this quiz.
Video ~ http://www.onguardonline.gov/games/beware-spyware.aspx
Invest Quest
Thinking about investing your money over the internet in a multi level marketing deal? Get a glimpse of your future as your investing intelligence is put to the test.
Video ~ http://www.onguardonline.gov/games/invest-quest.aspx
Saturday, November 20, 2010
Currency Market Scams
Monopolizing The Currency Market
Monopolizing a market is done by creating multiple blog spots and/or Forums which all link back to a Master Forum. This generates add revenue for the Master forum. Most of these sites are flagged for unethical as well as illegal activitity including Wire fraud, Mail fraud, and Violations Committed under the unlawful sales of securities pursuant to 11 51 301
One of the many lawsuits under investigation ... http://www.dora.state.co.us/securities/pdf_forms/enforcement/amiraq-verified-petition.pdf
Data Being collected @ http://www.iraqidinarmoney.com/theiraqidinar/
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Foreign Exchange Scam
The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions is warning consumers about potential scams regarding Iraqi Dinar currency exchange services. While foreign exchange scams are not new, the sudden popularity with the Dinar and resulting consumer complaints to our banking partners is concerning. Consumers can read about the investment-related risks in our previously-released consumer alert ...
“Forex: Risky Business?” at link Several websites have recently begun advertising investment opportunities in Iraqi Dinars, the currency of Iraq. These websites are asking the consumers to send a check, wire, money order, or pay cash upon delivery of the Dinars. What consumers are not told is that the Dinars can be redeemed only in Iraq, as most of the established currency exchange houses and banking institutions cannot convert the Dinar to US dollars. Since no exchange exists for the Iraqi Dinar, dealers can charge whatever they want to sell and buy back the Dinars.
These dealers often register with the U.S. Treasury as a Money Services Business (MSB). An MSB registration is nothing more than a form they file; it does not reflect any experience in trading currency nor entail any qualifications on the part of the dealer, other than basic anti-money laundering requirements. The reason dealers seek this registration is to lend legitimacy to their scam and avoid more stringent regulation.
In addition, most of these websites are operating illegally in Washington State, without a currency exchange or money transmission license issued by the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions. Make sure you only deal with licensed, legitimate companies when making financial decisions. link
Real Scam.Com ~ link
Looks like the FBI and IRS did a raid on the very place where the "Dinar Guru Summit" was held last weekend!FBI agents raid downtown Toledo business ~ link
COMMISSION ADVISORY BEWARE OF FOREIGN CURRENCY TRADING FRAUD ~ link
Monopolizing a market is done by creating multiple blog spots and/or Forums which all link back to a Master Forum. This generates add revenue for the Master forum. Most of these sites are flagged for unethical as well as illegal activitity including Wire fraud, Mail fraud, and Violations Committed under the unlawful sales of securities pursuant to 11 51 301
One of the many lawsuits under investigation ... http://www.dora.state.co.us/securities/pdf_forms/enforcement/amiraq-verified-petition.pdf
Data Being collected @ http://www.iraqidinarmoney.com/theiraqidinar/
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Foreign Exchange Scam
The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions is warning consumers about potential scams regarding Iraqi Dinar currency exchange services. While foreign exchange scams are not new, the sudden popularity with the Dinar and resulting consumer complaints to our banking partners is concerning. Consumers can read about the investment-related risks in our previously-released consumer alert ...
“Forex: Risky Business?” at link Several websites have recently begun advertising investment opportunities in Iraqi Dinars, the currency of Iraq. These websites are asking the consumers to send a check, wire, money order, or pay cash upon delivery of the Dinars. What consumers are not told is that the Dinars can be redeemed only in Iraq, as most of the established currency exchange houses and banking institutions cannot convert the Dinar to US dollars. Since no exchange exists for the Iraqi Dinar, dealers can charge whatever they want to sell and buy back the Dinars.
These dealers often register with the U.S. Treasury as a Money Services Business (MSB). An MSB registration is nothing more than a form they file; it does not reflect any experience in trading currency nor entail any qualifications on the part of the dealer, other than basic anti-money laundering requirements. The reason dealers seek this registration is to lend legitimacy to their scam and avoid more stringent regulation.
In addition, most of these websites are operating illegally in Washington State, without a currency exchange or money transmission license issued by the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions. Make sure you only deal with licensed, legitimate companies when making financial decisions. link
Real Scam.Com ~ link
Looks like the FBI and IRS did a raid on the very place where the "Dinar Guru Summit" was held last weekend!FBI agents raid downtown Toledo business ~ link
COMMISSION ADVISORY BEWARE OF FOREIGN CURRENCY TRADING FRAUD ~ link
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Greed costs up to Dh1m in money scams ...
August 2010Greed costs up to Dh1m in money scams
More than 85 suspects arrested in such frauds last year
Victims that fall prey to scams that promise to double one’s money often lose as much as Dh 1 million, according to a top Dubai Police official.
Speaking exclusively to Emirates 247 Major Rashed Mohammed Saleh, Deputy Director of Anti-Economic Crime Department at Dubai Police said that as many as 85 suspects were arrested in Dubai last year pulling for such scams. “The suspects are mainly Africans,” he said, adding, “and they feed upon the greed of their victims.”
Black to green: modus operandi
Explaining the modus operandi of the fraudsters, Maj Saleh says, “A very common scam is the promise to turn black notes into original US dollars. In the beginning, they approach their victims by pretending to start a business.
“Later, they tell their victims that they received boxes of black notes from the American Monetary Fund or other sources and show them fake certificates to prove this. They tell them that these black notes turn into original notes when washed with a special liquid.”
Maj Saleh then says that often suspects bring an original US dollar covered with black wax, washes it in front of the victim and ‘turns it’ into a US dollar.
“He gives the victim the note and asks him to check with any money exchange to verify its authenticity. The victim is convinced,” he adds.
The scamster then tells the victim that he has run out of the special liquid, which costs around $80,000.
The victim pays him this amount. After that, the suspect takes more money from the victim claiming that a bribe needs to be paid to a custom official to release the liquid.
“He carries on in this way and takes as much as possible from the victim. In the end, they run away leaving most victims in debt,” he says.
Loss is the punishment
Maj Saleh says the victims come to the police with the boxes.
“These victims are involved in the crime as they wanted to do something illegal. However, due to the nature of these cases, we don’t take legal action against them, as their loss is their punishment,” he says.
Maj Saleh adds that the victims are mainly UAE nationals, Arabs and Asians.
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Tuesday, July 27, 2010
How Elaborate Cyber-Charade Began ...
Watch: FULL SHOW: Inside 'Catfish' Watch: Catfish's Angela Wesselman Speaks Out
Watch: 'Catfish' Filmmakers Confront 'Megan' Watch: Exclusive: Angela's World in 'Catfish'
read full story @ Real Housewife Who Spun Web of Online Deception Says, 'I Never Thought I'd Become So Entangled in It' (Now this sounds familiar) ...