In addition to statistics, the IC3s 2020 Internet Crime Report contains information on the most common internet scams affecting the public, and provides guidelines for prevention and protection. It also highlights the work of the FBI to combat cybercrime, including recent case studies. Finally, the 2020 Internet Crime Report explains the IC3, its mission and functions.
The IC3 provides the public with a reliable and easy mechanism to report suspected internet crime to the FBI. The FBI analyzes and shares information from complaints filed for investigative and intelligence purposes, for law enforcement, and for public awareness.
With the release of the 2020 Internet Crime Report, the FBI wants to remind the public to immediately report suspected internet activities at IC3.gov to the IC3. By reporting cybercrime, victims not only alert law enforcement to the activity, but also help them in the overall fight against cybercrime.
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