The best way to prevent crime is to be informed. Most of the websites below provide information on crimes such as internet and social security fraud, mortgage scams, and immigration fraud. Crime victims can also find services, counseling and compensation listed here.
| Crime Issues |
On Line Help |
Click here for Web Site |
| New York State Sex Offender Registry |
Steps to find out about whether a person living or working near you is a convicted sex offender. Public access to Sub-directory of High Risk (level 3) Sex Offenders. Information for parents on how to protect your child. Frequently asked questions. |
NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services |
| Investment scams |
Investment scams cost Americans billions of dollars each year. Most of the victims are people who can least afford to lose money. This web page has a list of the top 10 scams use to lure people into illegal investment opportunities. |
North American Securities Adminstrators Association |
| Social Security fraud |
It has become very easy to steal someones social security number. Here are steps to follow when someone else is using your social security number. |
Social Security
Administration |
| Telephone and internet scams/ elder fraud and abuse |
People over the age of 60 are a special target for telephone and internet scams. These web pages describe common tricks that con artists use. |
FirstGov for Seniors/Social Security Administration |
| Immigrant fraud |
Green Card Lottery Scams, fraudulent websites and how to protect yourself. |
Federal Trade Commission |
| Questions and answers for common legal problems faced by undocumented immigrants (Green Cards, Work Visas, H-1B visas, E2Visas, Citizenship applications, NAFTA visas) . You can also post questions online to a lawyer. |
National Immigration Forum |
| Victims rights and services |
A Safe Horizon neighborhood office can offer assistance with filling out applications for compensation from the New York State Crime Victims Board |
Safe Horizon |
| Victim help for sexual assault, rape and domestic violence |
What to do when you or someone you know is the victim of these crimes, with links to important information and steps to follow for each crime.tion and steps to follow for each crime. |
Safe Horizon |
| Safe Horizon |
| 24 hour hot lines |
Safe Horizon's 24 hour hotlines are gateways to safety and services for people who are victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and crime. Hotline crisis intervention specialists will answer calls and direct you to appropriate services and resources. |
Safe Horizon |
| Crime related information in Spanish |
A wide range of crime prevention publications have been translated into Spanish. |
National Crime Prevention Council |
| Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) |
Information on reporting tips to the FBI, state and national crime statistics, status of investigations on terrorist activity. |
Federal Bureau of Investigation |
| Identity theft |
Defintions of identity theft, how to prevent identity theft and what to do if your identity had been stolen, who to contact, and many useful links. |
U.S. Dept. of Justice |
| Internet Crime |
A federal government site for reporting internet crime, provides crime prevention tips and information about internet scams. |
Internet Crime Complaint Center |
| Child Internet Crime |
Descriptions of internet crimes against children, tips for parents |
NYS Divison of Criminal Justice Services |
| Mortgage Fraud |
How to report mortgage fraud, how to identify predatory lending practices, and arbitration resources. |
Mortgage News Daily |
