The primary federal law enforcement agencies that investigate domestic crime on the Internet include: the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the United States Secret Service, the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) , the United States Postal Inspection Service, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) .

Examples of computer/internet crimes include:

• Hacking, Phishing, Spoofing and Virus Distribution
• Password Theft and Trafficking
• Internet Sex Crimes
• Internet harassment (i.e., cyber-stalking)
• Internet Fraud
• Identity Theft
• Trafficking in Explosive or Incendiary Devices or Firearms over the Internet
• Illegal Monetary Transactions
• Computer Identity Theft
• Criminal Pirating of Music, Films or Videos
• Internet Sales Fraud
• Internet Purchases of Illegal Prescription Drugs, Steroids, or other Controlled Substances
• SPAM

If you or someone you know if being investigated, arrested, or prosecuted for computer/internet crimes, serious criminal, civil and administrative penalties and punishments may result. These laws are changing constantly, and the penalties and punishments are becoming more severe over time. Call Anchor Criminal Defense for a free consultation.