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Law Page Two: Internet Crimes
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" ... we are stating in no uncertain terms that we have
'zero tolerance' for the sexual exploitation of children."
Senator Orin Hatch
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Contents
 Justice Department's Computer Crime Initiative
Dpt of Justice CyberCrime Website
Reporting Internet Crimes
US Customs
Innocent Images
Nat'l Center for Missing & Exploited Children
Safeguarding Our Children - United Mothers
US Customs Cash Rewards
Protection of Children From Sexual Predators Act of 1998
Related Pages ~ including:
 Computer Safety Tips
Brief Overview of Pedophiles on the Web
Internet Crimes In the News
Child Safety Online: Internet Online Summit
You Can Help: Clean Up the Web
. . . and more . . .
Also see ~
Internet Decency Debate [offsite]
Research and Statistics on Child Pornography [offsite]
Justice Department's Computer Crime Initiative
Information on the following topics:
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I. | Computer Crime
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II. | Searching and Seizing Computers
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III. | Protecting Intellectual Property Rights
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IV. | Encryption and Computer Crime
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V. | International Aspects of Computer Crime
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VI. | Law Enforcement Coordination for High-Tech Crimes
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VII. | Privacy Issues in the High-Tech Context
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VIII. | Speech Issues in the High-Tech Context
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IX. | Prosecuting Crimes Facilitated by Computers and by the Internet
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X. | Attorney Hiring by CCIPS
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XI. | Additional Information on the Dpt of Justice Web Site Relevant to Legal Issues and Computers or the Internet
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Link here for detailed information ~
Justice Department's Computer Crime Initiative [offsite]
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A section of this website, "How to Report Internet-Related
Crime," directs victims to the right agency to report incidents
of child pornography, hacking, piracy, Internet fraud and Internet
harassment.
Cybercrime covers a range of topics, from the right way to seize
and search computers to explaining the legislative history behind
laws used in the prosecution of computer crimes such as hacking.
This site contains government documents, testimony, press releases
and speeches on various computer crimes, including specific cases
such as last year's Melissa virus -- which caused an estimated $80
million in damages after appearing on the Internet -- to cyber issues such
as the government's ability to pursue those using the Web to deliver
bomb-making instructions. It even links to the Department of Justice's
children's page, which lists do's and don'ts for Internet use.
"We think it's going to be of interest to many audiences," said David
Goldstone, a trial attorney for the Computer Crime and Intellectual
Property Division within the Justice Department who helped oversee
the site's development.
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Reporting Internet Crimes
1. U.S. Customs ~ Child Exploitation Unit, Customs CyberSmuggling Center.
What Can I Do?
There is no easy formula for discovering and identifying a consumer or purveyor of child pornography. However, if you have information about or suspect this type of illegal activity, contact Customs as soon as possible.
Call 1-800-BE-ALERT.
PLEASE DO NOT DOWNLOAD CHILD PORNOGRAPHY, AS THIS IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. MERE POSSESSION OF THIS MATERIAL IS A VIOLATION OF FEDERAL LAW AND MAY VIOLATE STATE STATUTES AS WELL.
Customs is also working closely with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children to combat the proliferation of this disturbing material. You can also report suspicious activity relating to child pornography to their "Tipline" at 1-800-843-5678.
Complaints regarding websites, individuals, servers, or chat rooms trafficking in suspected Child Pornography can be forwarded to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at www.missingkids.com and the information will be forwarded to the appropriate law enforcement agency for investigative action. Please include as much information as possible about the persons involved if known, to include URL addresses, their E-mail addresses, FTP site, etc.
The protection of our children and the elimination of this illegal material depend on all of us to do our part. Please report any violations that you see. You can make a difference!
We ask that you not intentionally look for child pornography and, in doing so, you may open yourself up to becoming a target. Also, once you enter any websites containing this subject matter, you will be on a "mailing list" of sorts and may start receiving ads and "spams".
We, as well as other law enforcement agencies, check chat rooms. We also investigate sites in other countries and actively work with foreign law enforcement.
Thank you again for your interest and dedication. Giving us your tips is the gateway in helping our investigations.
The Staff of the U.S. Customs CyberSmuggling Center
Cash Awards
US Customs will pay cash awards for information on violations of Customs Laws, including Internet Crimes, if the information leads to the recovery of fines, penalties, or forfeitures (US Code: Section 1619, Title 19). US Customs will also purchase evidence and information leading to criminal prosecution.
For more information
Call the nearest Customs Special Agent in Charge or 1-800-BE-ALERT.
2. Operation Innocent Images
This is a large-scale investigation, initiated by the Baltimore
Division, of child pornography and pedophile activity on the Internet. The primary objective of Innocent Images is to identify and develop prosecutable cases on those individuals who use commercial and private Bulletin Board Systems (BBSs) to recruit minors into illicit sexual relationships or electronically distribute pornographic images of minors, in violation of federal law.
The technological, operational, and legal advances made by the FBI in this investigation will benefit the law enforcement community for many years.
If you have information about child pornography or other matters on the
Internet which you may believe to be illegal, contact the FBI's Baltimore Office at baltimore@fbi.gov.
3. National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
The US Customs Service works cooperatively with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) to combat crimes against children.
Report suspicious activity relating to child pornography to the
NCMEC "Tipline" ~ 1-800-843-5678 (1-800-BE-ALERT).
Also see ~
New CyberCrime Website (above).
Topics on Internet Crimes Against Children (onsite)
Clean Up the Web
Child-Safe Websites
Child Predators on the Web
Internet Crimes In the News
How & Where to Report Internet Crimes
Child Safety Online ~ Internet Online Summit
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Protection of Children From
Sexual Predators Act of 1998
Title II: Protection of Children From Child Pornography - Provides for the prosecution of individuals for the production of child pornography if the visual depiction was produced with materials that have been mailed, shipped, or transported in interstate or foreign commerce, including by computer.
Title III: Sexual Abuse Prevention - Doubles the maximum term of imprisonment for abusive sexual contact with an individual who has not attained age 12.
Title X (Sec. 604): Requires electronic communication service and remote computing service providers (providers) to report as soon as reasonably possible to law enforcement agencies designated by the Attorney General any knowledge of facts or circumstances from which a violation of specified offenses involving child pornography is apparent. Sets fines for initial and subsequent failures to make a required report.
This is a lengthy Congressional Act containing many provisions for the protection of children. Link here for additional details on the Protection of Children From Sexual Predators Act of 1998.
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Related Pages
You Can Help: Clean Up the Web
Computer Safety Tips
Brief Overview of Pedophiles on the Web
Internet Crimes In the News
Child Safety Online: Internet Online Summit
. . . and more . . .
More . . .
"Brief Overview of Pedophiles on the Web"
Submitted by Debbie Mahoney and Dr. N. Faulkner
to the Internet Online Summit: Focus On Children,
Washington DC, December 1, 1997.
"Child Safety Online" ~ Internet Online Summit
State & Federal Resources
State Sex Offender Registers
Index to Topics on Sex Offenders
US Codes on Child Exploitation
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