Investigation of Internet Fraud in Iranian Cybercrime Law and Cybercrime

Internet fraud in terms of expanding its scope and especially its complexity in cyberspace has caused widespread changes in human life. Although general measures to counteract with variety of fraud methods are roughly the same, with differences in the various methods of fraud, the use of appropriate method is necessary. Part of coping strategies requires creation of understanding of computer use and the awareness of individuals and organizations about possible negative consequences of computer systems and naturally after that, permanent monitoring of computer systems and security plans are needed. The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of fraud in social security and computer crime law. The research method of current study is descriptive and analytic. In this study, with an analytical perspective, definitions, types and distinction of computer fraud has been investigated. Finally, suitable strategies for counteracting were introduced.