The Department of Justice – Prosecutes cases throughout the country against individuals and groups who have engaged in a variety of types of Internet fraud
The Internet Fraud Initiative – a joint initiative between the Department of Justice, Federal Trade Commission, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the National Advocacy Center
- Develops information on the nature and scope of the problem
- Develops and provides training for prosecutors
- Establishes a program of public education
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) – has authority to bring civil lawsuits to federal district courts. Since 1994, the FTC has brought more than 140 law enforcement actions against more than 490 companies and individuals.
- FTC Surf Days – the FTC, along with other state and federal agencies, searches the Internet for sites containing deceptive claims. The site operators then receive warnings
- Teaser Sites – fake scams constructed by FTC staff. As a consumer clicks through the site a warning eventually appears stating, “If you respond to an advertisement like this, you could get scammed!”
Consumers Fraud Sentinel Database – Provides secure Internet access to more than 220,000 consumer complaints for more than 200 law enforcement organizations across the United States and Canada
National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) – joint effort between industry and the government to foster awareness of cyber security through educational outreach and public awareness
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