tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15293535.post-15530347509742970832007-10-04T20:33:00.000-07:002007-10-04T20:35:35.315-07:00The U.S. Postal Inspection Service said that 77 recent arrests are the result of and international crackdown on internet crime. Sixty arrests were made in the Netherlands, sixteen in Nigeria and one in Canada. Three of the suspects from the Netherlands and Nigeria were extradited to New York where they'll stand trial. U.S. authorities are seeking the extradition of five others. These arrests also netted more than $<span style="font-style:italic;">2.1 billion in fake checks</span> that were destined for the financial industry. Susan Grant, vice president of the National Consumers League, said the average victim loses about $3,000 to $4,000 and is not aware they have liability when the U.S. financial system requires checks to be paid, even though the check may not have cleared yet.<br /><br />"We shut down Internet cafes, we arrested scammers, and significantly disrupted the flow of fake checks into the United States," said Greg Campbell, U.S. Postal Inspection Service inspector in charge of global security.Andyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13811266155500285275noreply@blogger.com