Internet Fraud Law

Internet fraud law refers to legal protections designed to safeguard consumers from deceptive practices that occur online. This includes actions like identity theft, scams, phishing, and fraudulent sales. These laws establish rules for how businesses must behave in digital transactions, ensuring transparency and accountability. When consumers are harmed by such fraud, these laws provide avenues for reporting and seeking restitution. Essentially, they aim to create a safer online marketplace, where consumers can trust that they won’t be cheated or misled while shopping or interacting on the internet.