DISASTERS PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR CRIMINALS

Already an increase in cybercrime

Every (major) disaster offers opportunities to criminals. The outbreak of Covid-19 has already resulted in increased levels of fraud such as cybercrime (for instance phishing scams, online payment fraud and online identity theft). Interpol is seeing an increase in counterfeit medical products, fraud and cybercrime. Although in most countries the courts will be available to handle emergency cases (including criminal cases), detecting and bringing criminals to justice has become more difficult. Incidentally, hate crimes are also on the rise.

There is every reason to be vigilant now. Because many people work from home, there is …
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15
Apr 2020
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