IC3 offers a public reporting mechanism for individuals to submit information regarding cybercrime to the FBI. Each year, IC3 analyzes the data and produces a report identifying trends on internet-facilitated crimes.
Here are the top 10 cybercrimes reported to the FBI, based on the “2016 Internet Crime Report.”
1. Non-payment/non-delivery: 81,029 victims
2. Personal data breach: 27,573 victims
3. Payment scams: 25,716 victims
4. Phishing/vishing/smishing/pharming: 19,465 victims
5. Employment: 17,387 victims
6. Extortion: 17,146 victims
7. Identity theft: 16,878 victims
8. Harassment/threats of violence: 16,385 victims
9. Credit card fraud: 15,895 victims
10. Advanced fee: 15,075 victims
Click here to view the full report.
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