Tag Archives: Computer Crimes in Michigan
A New Supreme Court Ruling Changes a LOT When it Comes to Computer Use!
United States Supreme Court rulings get a lot of press coverage, because they usually have a significant impact on laws across the country. However, not all press coverage is created equal, and some rulings get a lot less attention than others, usually when something else is soaking up a lot of the media’s attention. Which […]
[Read More]Online Fraud and Phone Scams: Watch Out For the Bad Guys!
Although Michigan, and certainly many other states, have seen a significant drop in certain crimes like murder and burglary, the quarantine has provided a perfect environment for certain other criminal activities to flourish. Specifically, scams. The problem of financial fraud has become a very big deal since the nationwide lockdown began. With so many people […]
[Read More]What Happens When You Steal Someone’s Identity in Michigan? (Pt 2)
Welcome back and thanks for joining us here at The Kronzek Firm. We’ve been talking about identity theft and how it affects people here in Michigan (although the truth is it affects people all over the world). In the previous article we looked at the different ways your personal information could be accessed, and why […]
[Read More]What Happens When You Steal Another Person’s Identity in Michigan? (Pt 1)
The definition of identity theft, to put it into simple terms, is when someone steals your personal information and uses it without your permission, usually for financial gain. But in truth, it’s a lot more complicated than that. Identity theft can refer to a wide variety of crimes, and be driven by a lot of […]
[Read More]Cyberbullying is Officially Illegal in Michigan Now
We live in the cyber age, where people live so much of their lives online. Need a date? There are loads of apps to help you find the right person, plus apps for getting you transportation there and back, and sites you can visit for outfit ideas so you look your best. From getting groceries […]
[Read More]MI Computer Crimes – Michigan Woman Uses Internet Game To Solicit Sex With Teen
Out-of-state police have arrested a 35 year-old Michigan woman for enticing an underage person to engage in sexual activity. The suspect and the victim met each other in 2009 through the popular Internet game “World of Warcraft.”
[Read More]MI Legal Matters – Attorney Generals Across US Successful in Censoring Craigslist
After immense political pressure from 17 Attorney Generals nationwide, the popular online forum, Craigslist, has censored its adult services section to curb illegal activity on the website.
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