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Computer and internet fraud refers to criminal activities that involve the use of a computer or the internet. These activities can take many forms, such as hacking, intercepting electronic transmissions, identity theft, and more.
Computer fraud is defined in federal law in the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) as the access of a protected computer without authorization or exceeding authorization. The law applies to nearly all computers with internet access because the internet is an "instrumentality and channel of interstate commerce".
These examples illustrate how computer and internet fraud can take many different forms and can have serious consequences for victims. It is important to be aware of these types of fraud and take steps to protect personal information and devices.
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