We represent individuals, businesses, and organizations facing the complex legal challenges arising from fraud and deception conducted through digital channels. Internet fraud is a broad and evolving category of cybercrime that involves the use of electronic communications, computers, and network technologies to deceive, mislead, or exploit victims for financial gain or unlawful advantage.
What Is Internet Fraud?Internet fraud encompasses deceptive or fraudulent schemes that leverage the internet and related technologies to obtain money, property, or sensitive information from victims. These schemes can take many forms, including, without limitation:
Unlike traditional theft, internet fraud often involves deception that induces the victim to act in ways that result in relinquishing property or data. The separation in time and space between perpetrator and victim is a hallmark of these digital crimes.
Applicable State & Federal LawsOur legal team is experienced in pursuing civil claims and defending clients against allegations involving internet fraud under both state and federal law:
California StatutesViolations of these statutes can result in significant penalties, including, but not limited to, fines, restitution, and imprisonment in criminal cases and substantial damages exposure in civil actions.
Our law firm provides comprehensive legal support in all matters involving internet fraud, including:
Investigation & Evidence Preservation: We work closely with digital forensic experts and investigators to uncover the facts behind complex cybercrime cases, including tracing electronic evidence, securing logs, and documenting communications.
Civil Litigation & Damages Actions: We represent victims of internet fraud in state and federal court, pursuing claims for economic losses, restitution, injunctive relief, and recovery of assets obtained through deceptive schemes.
Government & Agency Collaboration: We assist clients with reporting and interfacing with regulatory and law enforcement bodies, including, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), and state attorneys general.
Defense & Risk Mitigation: For clients under scrutiny or investigation, we provide strategic defense planning, risk assessment, negotiation with prosecutors or regulators, and representation in criminal and administrative proceedings.
Our law firm combines legal acumen with deep technological insight. We understand that internet fraud cases are not solely legal disputes but they are technical, evidentiary, and often global in scope. Our approach integrates:
We provide legal advisers who not only litigate but help clients anticipate and prevent future risk through compliance strategies, internal controls, and cybersecurity best practices. If you require experienced legal counsel for internet fraud, whether as a victim seeking restitution or an individual or entity facing allegations, we are here to help. We provide solutions for investigating and prosecuting the responsible parties in civil actions. We work with investigators and experts to uncover the facts and evidence. We have collaborated with state and federal law enforcement agencies during investigations. We can assist clients in filing complaints with state and federal government agencies such as the Attorney General, Federal Bureau of Investigation, or Internet Crime Complaint Center ("IC3"). Our legal team has been successful in investigating and prosecuting known and unknown (i.e., anonymous) individuals who have violated our client's rights. We have handled matters related to internet fraud, identity theft, online privacy, digital currencies, unauthorized computer access (i.e., hacking), phishing incidents, ransomware incidents, and cybersecurity incidents.