In today's society, many aspects of crime are committed on a regular basis. Civilians continually exploit people by using online resources such as a fraudulent website that asks for credit card information to obtain a free monthly trial. Other examples of cyber crimes are online chat sites full of predators or websites that need a downloadable program containing a hacking virus. Unfortunately, there are many cases of cybercrime on the Internet. Acts of cybercrime are considered violent acts like any other. Every day citizens constantly lose money and fall victim to these fraudulent activities. Cybercrime, including fraud, identity theft, stalking and hacking, is a growing problem that can be prevented by taking proper precautions. The most serious case of cyber crimes are fraud cases. “Online fraud comes in many forms. They range from viruses that attack computers with the aim of recovering personal information, to email schemes that trick victims into transferring money to fraudulent sources” (What is “online fraud”). While browsing the Internet, people often come across free trial websites. Some of these websites are real, but many are fake. Real-world examples may include those like Netflix, Hulu, or Amazon Prime. Fake websites, such as those offering deals too big to imagine, are often fraud attempts to gain access to your credit card information. Another way to commit fraud is by sending fake emails through Craigslist to make the victim think they are getting a lot. This type of fraud has to do with shipping. Criminals send fake emails from a company like PayPal, saying the money is held until the victim responds to the email with a tracking number. When v...... middle of paper ......on, try to get something for free that normally costs. These things are the most common type of cyber crimes that people see on a daily basis. While the Internet is a great source for making money legally, it is also used for numerous malicious black market scams. It is essential to always browse the Internet carefully when downloading programs and talking to people online. Works Cited “Cyberstalking.” Marshall University. Marshall University and Web. January 25, 2014. Dyke, Van, and Albrecht W. “Identity Theft.” U of NEBRASKA-LINCOLN. U of NEBRASKA-LINCOLN, nd Web. January 26, 2014. Harvey, Brian. “Computer Hacking and Ethics.” Ed. Paul Goodman, PG Electrical and Computer Engineering. University of California, Berkeley and Web. January 25, 2014."What is “online fraud”?" National Institute for Crime Victims' Rights. Lewis & Clark, July 27, 2010. Web. January 24. 2014.