The 10 Most Common Internet Crimes

It's deeper than illegal music downloads.

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When it comes to Internet crime only a few offenses make headlines. We all know the downloading of music, images, and movies without consent is illegal, but what else is going down on the world wide web that's landing people behind bars? A lot, actually. People all over the world use the Internet to commit a host of crimes, some of which the public doesn't even know are capable of being done electronically. Before you get any bright ideas to make a quick buck, take a quick glance at the 10 most common Internet crimes and the penalties that go along with them. 

Phising/Spoofing

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Blackmail/Extortion

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Accessing Stored Communications

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Sports Betting

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Non-Delivery of Merchandise

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Electronic Harassment

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Child Pornography

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Prostitution

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Drug Trafficking

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Criminal Copyright Infringement

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