E-mail Abuse

It is strictly where a computer system is instrumental to the crime, for example, it's processing capability is used to divert funds illicitly.

Types of fraud:

  • E-mail forgery/user impersonation

  • Electronic commerce

    • Payment Anonymity - untraceable, i.e. Digital Cash (a new 'net currency')
    • Illegal transaction - funds transfer
    • Intermediation Server vulnerabilities or loop-holes

  • Electronic Banking

    • ATM and credit card fraud
    • Internal personnel fraudster

Where The Frauds Are

Guidelines