Internet Safety
Attorney General Roy Cooper created a special computer unit in the State Bureau of Investigation to give law enforcement the hi-tech expertise needed to catch criminals, especially the ones who use the Internet to prey on children.
Internet users of any age can provide their personal information by accident or be tricked into providing it. That information can be used by others to commit identity theft or perpetrate financial scams. It can also lead to communication between youngsters and adults who want to exploit them.
Learning about how predators operate and using extra care in sharing information can help protect you. When it doesn’t, our computer investigators can track down offenders.
The Attorney General's staff and the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force members can provide Internet education and safety programs for North Carolina's parents, educators and law officers.
You can also view an Internet safety video and resource guide online, or request one from our office.