Title: Cybercrime Laws: What Internet Fraud Victims Need to Know
Headings: Cybercrime Laws: What Internet Fraud Victims Need to Know
Cybercrime Laws: What Internet Fraud Victims Need to Know
18 U.S. Code § 2511 – Interception and disclosure of wire, oral, or electronic communications prohibited
18 U.S. Code § 2701 – Unlawful access to stored communications
18 U.S. Code § 1030 – Fraud and related activity in connection with computers
18 U.S. Code § 1029 – Fraud and related activity in connection with access devices
18 U.S. Code § 1028 – Fraud and related activity in connection with identification documents, authentication features, and information
18 U.S. Code § 1037 – Fraud and related activity in connection with electronic mail
18 U.S. Code § 2251 – Sexual exploitation of children
18 U.S. Code § 2252 – Certain activities relating to material involving the sexual exploitation of minors
18 U.S. Code § 2252B – Misleading domain names on the Internet
Conclusion

Content: The provision covers sending unsuspecting minors any visual depictions of other children engaging in sexual conduct via the Internet to purposely persuade the victim to engage in illegal activities as well as intentionally transporting, shipping, distributing, or even redistributing visual depictions of minors engaging in sexual conduct, including via email. Guilty parties will be fined and/or imprisoned not less than 5 years up to 20 years, at the least. 18 U.S. Code § 2252B – Misleading domain names on the Internet
Criminals targeted by this provision are those responsible for knowingly using an Internet domain name that intentionally deceives anybody, including minors, into viewing anything that includes sex, nudity, and other inappropriate and harmful material that may appeal to a lustful interest. Perpetrators will be fined and/or held behind bars for not more than 2 years and up to 10 years. Conclusion
As the above laws demonstrate, the U.S. criminal code is capable of prosecuting digital fraudsters. But it can’t do anything if a victim remains silent. If you’ve been the victim of identity theft or another type of crime online, file a report with your local authorities, so that law enforcement can work to punish those responsible. About the Author: Valeri Hirst is a prolific freelance journalist and writer with a passion for learning new things and educating others. She is a regular contributor for various blogs and websites in different niches, although she mostly writes about tech, travel, and eclectic lifestyle topics.