Tag: cybercrime
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Esther Chan: Cybercrime Fighter
She may not wear a mask or a cape, but in the eyes of Hawai‘i’s kūpuna, Esther Chan is their very own superhero as she continues her battle against online crime in cyberspace — one workshop at a time — wielding only her mighty curriculum and stalwart spirit. If criminals stole money from your dear…
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Safe Ways to Use Credit/Debit Cards
When purchasing items with a credit or debit card online or over the counter, there are precautions you need to take.
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When a ‘Friend’ is Not a Friend
One of the trending online fraud schemes involves being contacted by either friends or relatives via email or through social networking services like Facebook about receiving large amounts of money through investments, a class action lawsuit, or even a random contest drawing. However, these “friends” or “relatives” are NOT who they claim to be.
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The Importance of Documentation
One of the most common problems I encounter investigating a cybercrime is that the victim fails to provide any records and/or documentation to support their claim that they have been victimized. This is often also true of others reporting the crime, either with the victim or on their behalf. Lack of documentation is most prevalent…
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How to Create Strong Passwords
A simple way to protect your online identity is to use strong passwords. Use any or combine all five of these steps to create strong passwords. Step 1 Select a non-English word at least eight characters long — for example, the Hawaiian word kapakahi, meaning “crooked.” Step 2 Convert one letter to a number. In “kapakahi,” the…