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The DOJ Criminal Division Fraud Section
- Investigates and prosecutes fraud offenses involving misuse of computers and the Internet (e.g., Internet fraud, identity theft).
- Provides coordination with other departmental components and federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies in investigating and prosecuting Internet fraud.
- Provides and coordinates training for federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies on Internet fraud and identity theft.
- Participates in multilateral law enforcement meetings on Internet fraud and identity theft, including heading the U.S. delegation to the U.N. Crime Commission Expert Group on Fraud and Identity Theft.