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If you are facing serious criminal charges relating to the use of the Internet to commit fraud or sex offenses involving underage victims, contact Indiana criminal defense lawyer Tony Zirkle for a free consultation about your legal options and defense strategies.

If you or a loved one is Falsely Accused of a Internet Crime in Indiana, contact the Indiana Internet defense Lawyer Tony Zirkle for a free consultation.

The Law Offices of Tony Zirkle serve clients from four Indiana locations: Indianapolis, South Bend, Fort Wayne, and Crown Point. Whether you're facing charges in LaPorte County, Knox County, or the U.S. District Court for Northern Indiana, our skill and experience can help maximize your chance for a positive result.

Internet Crime - An Overview

The Internet has changed everyday life in ways too numerous to count. Instantaneous communication with people all over the world has become commonplace. The new technology has also created new legal issues, particularly in the criminal-law area. If you are charged with a crime related to Internet usage, you should consult with an attorney who is experienced in the Internet law field.

Internet Fraud

The Internet is used to commit different types of fraud. New types of fraudulent schemes have become increasingly common, including

  • Nigerian 4-1-9 scams, asking for bank account information and cash payments to move a large amount of money out of the country;
  • Phishing, or impersonating a legitimate business or governmental agency, in order to obtain bank account or credit card information; and
  • Identity theft, in which a person's Social Security number, bank account numbers, and credit card numbers may be taken and used or sold by another person.

4-1-9 Scams

Many people who use the Internet have received an e-mail message, offering a fabulous sum of money in exchange for help in transferring money out of a country, usually Nigeria. Your business may have received a fax that makes a similar offer. These offers are part of a fraudulent scheme, known as a 4-1-9 scam, after the section of the Nigerian Criminal Code that outlaws such fraudulent schemes. If you have been the involved in a 4-1-9 scam, you should consult with an attorney experienced in the area of Internet crime.

How Does a 4-1-9 Scam Work?

The scam starts with a message from an unknown sender, who claims either he got your name by chance, or because he heard you were trustworthy. In either case, you are his last chance for help.

Child Pornography

The Internet has become the common means for the distribution of child pornography. The Internet offers those involved in child pornography both anonymity and a much expanded range of resources. Child pornography is, however, illegal virtually everywhere in the world, and child pornography cases are prosecuted vigorously. If you are facing charges that relate to an alleged involvement in child pornography, you need the expert assistance of an attorney with experience handling child pornography cases.

What is Child Pornography?

Federal law (18 U.S.C.A. §2256) defines child pornography as a visual depiction of sexually explicit conduct that involves a minor or an identifiable minor. A minor is any person under the age of eighteen. An identifiable minor is a person who was a minor at the time the image was created. This includes images that are used to create the depiction of sexual activity (for example, by digitally editing a picture).

Identity Theft

"Identity theft" is the use of someone else's personal information without their permission. The information may include Social Security numbers, credit card numbers, or a person's name. Identity theft is a growing problem, and prosecutors and law enforcement are growing more aggressive in their efforts to fight it. If you have been charged with identity theft, it is important that you obtain the assistance of expert legal counsel as soon as possible.

How is someone's Identity Stolen?

People give out personal information in many different types of transactions. Buying groceries often involves writing a check, and the check has a bank account number printed on it. Making a purchase online or over the telephone requires release of a credit card number. Filing taxes or applying for a job involves turning over a Social Security number. Personal information is put out in a multitude of ways every day.

Recovering from Internet Fraud

Recovering from Internet fraud can be a long process. There often is a substantial financial loss, and some types of fraud may result in serious damage to a victim's credit rating or standing in the community. If you have been involved in Internet fraud, you should consult an attorney knowledgeable in the area.

Many victims of Internet crime are ashamed to come forward. They feel foolish at having been taken in by a trickster so easily or for failing to take some relatively simple steps to protect themselves. This is especially true of victims of the Nigerian 4-1-9 scams or advance-fee scams that promise a fabulous amount of money with little or no effort. In retrospect, many victims wonder how they could have been fooled by a fraud that, looking back, seems so obvious.

If you or a loved one is Falsely Accused of an Internet Crime in Indiana, contact the Indiana Internet defense Lawyer Tony Zirkle for a free consultation









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