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The United States Constitution mandates that all residents be counted every ten years. The 2010 census provides con artists with new opportunities for “phishing” for your personal and financial information. Protect yourself with census sense. Read about it.
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Fraud Alert: About that cool wireless device you got for the holidays...Identity Thieves can use the internet and the wireless world to steal your personal information and create havoc.
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New FAMILY VIOLENCE UNIT in DA’S Office-- The District Attorney’s Family Violence Unit was created to serve victims of domestic violence and streamline the prosecution process. More information. |
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Recovery Court: Jefferson County has joined the national movement towards a successful justice strategy for dealing with drug dependent offenders and their impact on our communities. Recovery courts, also called drug courts, can quickly identify the chemically dependent and actively intervene to break the cycle of substance abuse, addiction and crime. |
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TRIAD in the First Judicial District - Senior Safety is key. Triad is a partnership between those in the criminal justice system, community groups and volunteer senior citizens. TRIAD's purpose is to develop and implement crime prevention and education programs for older adults. These are open community meetings and everyone is welcome.
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Economic crime hurts YOU!
It can take hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars to clean up the wreckage caused by identity theft and other economic crimes. The District Attorney's Economic Crime Unit specializes in education and prosecution.
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| Skitching has been around for decades in one form or another. Skateboarders, roller bladers, bicyclists and even snowboarders hitch rides on cars, trucks or trains to gain speed. Skitching is extremely dangerous and it’s illegal. |
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Did you know...
Last year over 9 million people were victims of Identity Theft?
Internet fraud cost Americans $265 million in 2008?
7.5% of Americans were victims of financial fraud in 2008?
8 millions phishing emails are sent daily? |
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Power Against
Fraud
Presentations Calendar
Communities Against Senior Exploitation, CASE, is a Partnership of the District Attorney and the Community to Prevent Financial Exploitation |
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Text Phishing
It didn't take long for scammers to move on to Phishing by text. The consumer receives a text message alleged to be from their bank or financial institution (more) |
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Sexting: Pandora's Box of Modern Technology
On March 6th, NBC's Today Show reported the story of Jesse Logan, an 18-year old girl in Cincinnati who committed suicide over "sexting" (more)
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The Jefferson and Gilpin County District Attorney's Child Sex Offender Internet Investigation (CSOII) Program combines strict enforcement with prevention through education. Through the Internet Safety Program, internet safety training has been given to over 5,000 kids. The program is valuable for parent groups as well, and has been modified for kids and adults of all ages. |
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For the Spanish-speaking Community:
The District Attorney's Office is committed to protecting all children who access the Internet. We now provide some of our literature in Spanish and can provide a Spanish-speaking interpreter at Internet safety presentations for kids and parents. For more information, contact Leticia Gutierrez at 303-271-6770.
Para la comunidad Hispano hablante:
La Oficina Fiscal del Distrito está comprometida a proteger a todos los niños que tienen acceso a la Internet, ya sea a través de computadora o de su teléfono celular móvil. Ahora proporcionamos algo de nuestra literatura en Español y podemos proporcionar a un intérprete en las presentaciones de Seguridad de la Internet para los niños y los padres. Para más información, contacte a Leticia Gutierrez al 303-271-6770. |
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Consejos de Seguridad:
Consejos de Seguridad para la Internet y Teléfonos Celulares haz clic aquí.
Consejos para Myspace y otros sitios similares haz clic aquí. |
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