January 16, 2020

Assignment: Research Paper

You Better Took Out for Holiday Scams!

During the holiday season scammer looking for last minute shopping deals. The Denver Division FBI remind the shopper that say vigilant from those who stealing your personal information. According to FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center in 2018 more than $4.5 million victims lost through the internet scams. All ages of people are having been scams victims but most of them are old ages over 60. For all holiday shopper remember the following scams during holiday.

· Smartphone App Scams: Some mobile apps offered you free games actually most of the

are built for to steal your identity. So before downloading free games from unsourced costumer must review the company product.

· Gift Card Scams: during the holiday if someone ask to purchase the gift card consumer

should be careful with them. In this kind of scams, consumer will receive a fake phone call, fake text and fake email to purchase gift card for personal occasion and business-related function. When use the gift card to purchase a goods or something else. It may not legitimate. Most of these incidents happen through wire transfer payment.

This topic is related to Cyber Crime and Cyber Attacks.

Tech Tuesday — Holiday Travel

During the school holiday kid are getting out from the school and packing their bags for big trip. In this time no one want to think and talk about cyber security. But while you are traveling, we have a few safe tips.

· While you are away from home don’t connect your computer, smartphone and other

devise to any auto free wireless. The bad actors can easily access to your pins and password and take control of your camera and contacts.

· If you are in public such is hotel and airport and need a hotspot, make sure to

Conform the name of the network and login procedure.

· If you are really needed to use unsecure hotspot don’t do anything sensitive like login to

your bank accounts. A hack would love to steal you bank ID and password.

· The better option and secure to use your personal phone hotspot.

· Disable your location on all your devices including social media and cellphone camera

because it tells that where you are.

· Finally, it is really hard to not shearing you felling world but are you really want to tell

people that you and your family are away from? If you are rally victimized by cyber security fraud, make sure report it to FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center or call FBI office.

This topic is related to Cyber Crime and Cyber Attacks.

1/16/2020 Tech Tuesday—Holiday Travels — FBI

https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/portland/news/press-releases/tech-tuesdayholiday-travels 1/2

Tech Tuesday—Holiday Travels
Welcome to the Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday segment. Today: Building a digital
defense as you head over the river and through the woods to grandma’s house
for the holidays.

The kids are getting out of school this week and you are packing your bags for
the big trip to the in-laws. Now is not the time you want to talk about cyber
security, but we do have a few travel tips to keep you safe while you are on the
go.

FBI Portland
Beth Anne Steele
(503) 460-8099

December 17, 2019

1/16/2020 Tech Tuesday—Holiday Travels — FBI

https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/portland/news/press-releases/tech-tuesdayholiday-travels 2/2

Don’t allow your phone, computer, tablet, or other devices to auto-connect
to a free wireless network while you are away from home. This is an open
invitation for bad actors to access your device. They then can load
malware, steal your passwords and PINs, or even take remote control of
your contacts and camera.
If you do need to connect to a public hotspot – such as at an airport or hotel
– make sure to confirm the name of the network and the exact login
procedures. Your goal is to avoid accidentally connecting to a fraudster’s
WiFi that they are trying to make look legit.
If you absolutely have to use an unsecured hotspot, avoid doing anything
sensitive like accessing your bank account. A hacker would love your user
ID and password – don’t give it to them.
Related to the above point, using your own secured hotspot from your
phone is generally a better option.
If you are having guests stay at your home, consider setting up a separate
WiFi account for them. That way, if they are running unsecured devices on
your network, you can segregate their vulnerabilities from your sensitive
data.
Disable location services – including those on your social media accounts
and in your camera settings – that tell people where you are.
Finally, as hard as this may be in a world of oversharing, consider NOT
pushing out pictures and posts about your grand adventures. Yes, your kids
are adorable and Christmas morning was the best ever – but do you really
want to tell the world that you are away from home?

From the FBI family to your family, enjoy your travels and stay safe.

As always, if you have been victimized by a cyber fraud, be sure to report it to
the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center at www.IC3.gov (http://www.IC3.gov)
or call your local FBI office.

http://www.ic3.gov/

1/16/2020 You Better Look Out for Holiday Scams! — FBI

https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/denver/news/press-releases/you-better-look-out-for-holiday-scams 1/5

You Better Look Out for Holiday
Scams!
‘Tis the season for scammers who prey on those looking for last-minute
shopping deals! FBI Denver Division reminds local shoppers to beware of scams
and stay vigilant of thieves who steal their money and personal information.
According to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)
(https://www.ic3.gov (https://www.ic3.gov)), Wyoming victims lost over $4.5
million in Internet scams in 2018. The most vulnerable population in the U.S. are
those over age 60, although people of all ages fell victim to scams last year.

Remember, if it looks too good to be true, it probably is! Last minute shoppers,
stay vigilant for the following red flags and common schemes.

Online Shopping Scams:

Scammers often offer too-good-to-be-true deals via phishing emails or
advertisements. Such schemes may offer brand-name merchandise at
extremely low prices or offer gift cards as an incentive. Other sites may offer
products at a great price, but the products being sold are not the same as
the products advertised.
Consumers should steer clear of untrustworthy sites or ads offering items at
unrealistic discounts or with special coupons. They may pay for an item and
give away personal information and credit card details then receive nothing
in return except a compromised identity.

Social Media Scams:

FBI Denver
Special Agent Amy Meyer
(303) 630-6060

December 17, 2019

https://www.ic3.gov/

1/16/2020 You Better Look Out for Holiday Scams! — FBI

https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/denver/news/press-releases/you-better-look-out-for-holiday-scams 2/5

Consumers should beware of posts on social media sites that appear to
offer vouchers or gift cards. Some may appear as holiday promotions or
contests. Others may appear to be from known friends who have shared
the link. Often, these scams lead consumers to participate in an online
survey that is designed to steal personal information.
Consumers should not post pictures of event tickets on social media sites.
Fraudsters can create a ticket using the barcode obtained from the photo
and resell the ticket. Consumers should protect ticket barcodes as they
would credit card numbers.

Smartphone App Scams:

Some mobile apps, often disguised as games and offered for free, are
designed to steal personal information. Before downloading an app from an
unknown source, consumers should research the company selling it or
giving it away and look online for third-party reviews of the product.

Work-From-Home Scams

Consumers should beware of sites and posts offering work they can do
from home. These opportunities rely on convenience as a selling point but
may have fraudulent intentions. Consumers should carefully research the
job posting and individuals or company offering employment.

Gift Card Scams

1/16/2020 You Better Look Out for Holiday Scams! — FBI

https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/denver/news/press-releases/you-better-look-out-for-holiday-scams 3/5

During the holiday season, consumers should be careful if someone asks
them to purchase gift cards for them. In these scams, the victims received
either a spoofed email, a spoofed phone call, or a spoofed text from a
person in authority requesting the victim purchase multiple gift cards for
either personal or business reasons.
As an example, a victim receives a request to purchase gift cards for a
work-related function or as a present for a special personal occasion. The
gift cards are then used to facilitate the purchase of goods and services,
which may or may not be legitimate. Some of these incidents are combined
with additional requests for wire transfer payments, as described in classic
Business email Compromise (BEC) scenarios. The following link to IC3’s
BEC Public Service Announcement provides additional information about
business email compromise and gift card requests
(https://www.ic3.gov/media/2018/181024.aspx
(https://www.ic3.gov/media/2018/181024.aspx)).

Charity Scams

Fraudulent charity scams, where perpetrators set up false charities and
profit from individuals who believe they are making donations to legitimate
charitable organizations, are common after natural disasters or man-made
tragedies. Charity fraud also increases during the holiday season when
individuals seek to make end-of-year tax deductible gifts or are reminded of
those less fortunate and wish to contribute to a good cause. Seasonal
charity scams can pose greater difficulties in monitoring because of their
widespread reach, limited duration and, when done over the Internet,
minimal oversight.
Charity scam solicitations may come through cold calls, email campaigns,
crowdfunding platforms—soliciting money from many people usually over
the Internet—or fake social media accounts and websites. They are
designed to make it easy for victims to give and feel like they’re making a
difference. Perpetrators may divert some or all the funds for their personal
use, and those most in need will never see the donation.

Consumers can do the following to reduce their chances of being victimized:

https://www.ic3.gov/media/2018/181024.aspx

1/16/2020 You Better Look Out for Holiday Scams! — FBI

https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/denver/news/press-releases/you-better-look-out-for-holiday-scams 4/5

Check credit card statements routinely. If possible, set up credit card
transaction auto alerts, or check balance after every online purchase. It is
important to check statements after the holiday season, as many fraudulent
charges can show up even several weeks later.
If purchasing merchandise, ensure it is from a reputable source.
Ensure a site is secure and reputable before providing credit card number
online. Don’t trust a site just because it claims to be secure.
Beware of purchases or services that require payment with a gift card.
Beware of providing credit card information when requested through
unsolicited emails.
Do not respond to unsolicited emails.
Do not click on links contained within an unsolicited email.
Avoid filling out forms contained in email messages that ask for personal
information.
Be cautious of emails claiming to contain pictures in attached files, as the
files may contain viruses. Only open attachments from known senders.
Scan all attachments for viruses if possible.
Verify requests for personal information from any business or financial
institution by contacting them using the main contact information on their
official website.
Secure credit card accounts, even rewards accounts, with strong
passwords. Change passwords and check accounts routinely.
Be wary when replying to unsolicited emails for work-at-home employment.
Be cautious of exaggerated claims of possible earnings or profits.
Beware when money is required up front for instructions or products for
employment.
Do not give out personal information when first interacting with a
prospective employer.
Be leery when a job posting claims “no experience necessary.”
Be cautious when dealing with individuals outside of the country.
Only donate to known and trusted charities; legitimate charities do not
solicit donations via money transfer services or ask for donations via gift
cards.
Make contributions directly, rather than through an intermediary, and pay via
credit card or check; avoid cash donations, if possible.

1/16/2020 You Better Look Out for Holiday Scams! — FBI

https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/denver/news/press-releases/you-better-look-out-for-holiday-scams 5/5

Beware of organizations with copycat names similar to reputable charities;
most legitimate charity websites use .org (NOT .com).
Follow the Federal Trade Commission’s tips for online charity research.
(https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/features/how-donate-wisely-and-avoid-
charity-scams (https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/features/how-donate-wisely-
and-avoid-charity-scams))

Consumers who believe they are the victim of a scam should:

Contact their financial institution immediately upon suspecting or
discovering a fraudulent transfer.
Ask their bank to reach out to the financial institution where the fraudulent
transfer was sent.
Contact law enforcement.

File a complaint with the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center at www.IC3.gov
(http://www.IC3.gov), regardless of dollar loss. Provide all relevant information in
the complaint.

https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/features/how-donate-wisely-and-avoid-charity-scams

http://www.ic3.gov/

CSCD Computer Ethics

Individual Writing Project: Internet Implications

Submit a 2 – 3 page paper that identifies the specific social or ethical implication about some

topic related to computing and/or the Internet that interests you. Describe the background; then

identify the social or ethical issues, problems, or questions that you think are important. Don’t

make your paper be just an argument for one point of view. The paper shall be written using in-

text or APA format. Examples of topics from the text book.

 Ethics and implications of Intellectual Property
 Ethics and implications of Information Privacy

o Information Disclosures
o Data Mining
o Consumer Backlash
o DMCA
o Open Source

 Ethics and implications of Privacy and the Government
o Covert Government Surveillance
o USA Patriot Act
o Data Mining by the Government
o National ID Card
o Invasion

 Ethics and implications of Computer and Network Security
o Malware
o Hacking
o Cyber Crime and Cyber Attacks
o Online Voting

 Ethics and implications of Computer Reliability
o Data Entry or Data Retrieval Errors
o Software and Billing Errors
o System Failures
o Computer Simulations

 Ethics and implications of Professional Ethics
 Ethics and implications of Work and Wealth

o Automation and Employment
o Globalization
o Digital Divide

 Ethics and implications of Plagiarism

 Indicate the frameworks used to address the topic.

o Utilitarian Approach
o Social Contract Approach
o Kantian Approach
o Virtue Approach

o Provides a list of 2 – 4 sources that will inform their final paper.

o Demonstrate Analytical Thinking by applying theoretical perspectives to the

chosen topic.

o Demonstrate written communication by clarifying the purpose of the paper.

Deliverable:

Submit as a 2 – 3 page, double-spaced Word document and the two scanned articles delivered to

Canvas.

Submit the articles as pdf files. (You may print the files to a pdf.)

Do Not Zip Your Files!

NOTE:

This document will be very loosely graded complete or incomplete. Papers submitted on time

can be revised and resubmitted to improve their grade. Late papers will not be regraded.

Feedback will be tailored to the specific research project and guidance on clarity of paper

purpose.

In this phase of the assignment, students will demonstrate Analytical Thinking by systematically

examining evidence to identify patterns and anomalies.

Feedback on applying relevant frameworks and resources.

CSCD Computer Ethics

Project Draft

Submit a 3 – 5 page paper that conveys the research information and well-reasoned interpretation and conclusions about their specific

social or ethical implication about some topic related to computing and/or the Internet. Submit in a format that suites the subject

matter.

This document will be graded on Focus/Content, Organization, and Language. See attached rubric. Papers submitted on time can be

revised and resubmitted to improve their grade. Late papers will not be regraded. Feedback will focus on helping students identify the

limitations of the conclusion they draw.

In this phase of the assignment, students will demonstrate Analytical Thinking by stating conclusions that are logical extractions from

evidence.

In this phase of the assignment, students will demonstrate Written Communication by

 conveying meaning throughout the document.

 organizing their document logically.

 making choices concerning style, tone, and degree of complexity that are appropriate to the audience.

Deliverable:

Submit as a 3 – 5 page, double-spaced Word document and the scanned articles delivered to Canvas.

Submit the articles as pdf files. (You may print the files to a pdf.) Do Not Zip Files.

Writing Rubric-Computing Ethics

Excellent Proficient Non- proficient Poor or Absent
At the
end of
this
course, a
student
should be
able to do
all

of the

following:

Articulate

the purpose

of the

document

(Focus,

Content)

-Responds skillfully articulate

the

purpose of the document

States a claim that adequately

articulates the purpose of the

document

States a claim that weakly

articulates the purpose of the
document

-Does not articulate the

purpose of the document

Convey

meaning

clearly

(Focus,
Content)

-Responds skillfully to all

parts of the

prompt

–

States a claim that

demonstrates an insightful

understanding of topic/text

-Responds to all parts of the

prompt
States a claim that

demonstrates an

understanding of topic/text

Responds to most parts of

the prompt

States a claim that

demonstrates limited

understanding of

topic/text

-Responds to some or no

parts of the prompt

Does not state a claim or

demonstrates little to no

understanding of topic/text

Logical

Organization

-Organizes ideas and

information into purposeful,

coherent paragraphs that

include an elaborated

introduction with clear thesis,

structured body, and insightful

conclusion

Uses a variety of linking

words, phrases, and clauses

skillfully to connect reasons to

claim

-Organizes ideas and

information into logical

structure

including introductory, body,

and concluding paragraphs

Uses linking words,

phrases,

and clauses appropriately to

connect reasons to claim

-Organizes ideas and

information in an attempted

paragraph structure that

missing an introduction, or

conclusion

Uses some linking words,

phrases, or clauses to connect

reasons to claim but

simplistically

Does not organize ideas and

information coherently due

to lack of paragraph structure

and/or a missing introduction,

and conclusion

Uses no linking words,

phrases, or clauses

Style, Tone,

Complexity

Appropriate

-Uses purposeful and varied

sentence structures

Uses precise and

sophisticated academic and

domain-

specific vocabulary

appropriate for the audience

and purpose

-Uses correct and varied

sentence structures

Demonstrates appropriate

conventions; errors are minor

and do not obscure meaning

Uses academic and domain

specific vocabulary
appropriate for the audience
and purpose

-Uses some repetitive yet

correct sentence structure

Demonstrates some

appropriate conventions, but

errors obscure meaning

Uses limited academic

and/or domain-specific

vocabulary for the audience

and purpose

-Does not demonstrate

sentence mastery
Demonstrates limited

understanding of

appropriate conventions, and

errors interfere with the

meaning

Uses no academic or

domain-specific vocabulary