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The Computer Crime Unit is tasked with investigating crimes that have a digital evidence component. These crimes can be inherently digital in nature, such as online auction fraud; or have an element of digital evidence, such as a drug investigation that cellphones have been seized from. Computer Crime Investigators investigate both online components of high-tech crime, and also perform forensic analyses on seized, surrendered, or recovered computers, cellphones, digital cameras, etc.
The Computer Crime Unit investigates the following crimes:
Personal Crimes |
Property Crimes |
Financial Crimes |
Cyber-Threats |
Cyber-Larceny |
Online Credit Card Fraud |
Cyber-Identity Theft |
Cyber-Fraud |
Electronic Funds Trans. Fraud |
Cyber-Harassment |
Cyber-Theft of Trade Secrets |
Computer Desktop Forgery |
Cyber-Violations of 209A Orders |
Cyber-Vandalism/Destruction |
Electronic Counterfeiting |
Cyber-Stalking |
Cyber-Copyright Infringement |
Online Auction Fraud |
Computer Hacking |
Theft of Computer Services |
Corporate Identity Fraud |
Possession/Dissemination of Child Pornography Luring/Enticing Minors |
Internet Counterfeit Products/Labels |
Internet Scams |
The Belmont Police Department currently has one officer assigned to the NEMLEC Computer Crime Unit, which is located at the Medford Police Department.
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