THE INTERNET has created thousands of new opportunities for consumers to gather information, make choices and do business. But it also has opened up new problems for law enforcement and opportunities for criminals. Many scam artists, who once used telephones and the mail to reach victims, now have turned to the Internet as a more effective and cheaper way to defraud more consumers. With so many Web sites and e-mails offering products and services, Missourians may find it more difficult to distinguish legitimate offers from fraudulent ones. I hope this booklet helps you spot and avoid Internet scams. FRAUDFIGHTING TIPS ON.
