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About Commander Chris Wagoner
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Expertise
I investigate all the "worst of the web" types of crimes and scams in addition to being very familiar with e-mail phishing, web page scams and other Internet hoaxs and scams. I have worked in the "arm-pit" of the Internet for years and can help explain any of these areas or issues to you. I am a police Commander that conducts Computer Crime Investigations at the Local, State and Federal level. I have investigated all most any kind of crime with which or which involved a computer and the internet, from murders, kidnappings, extortion, drug dealing and more. I can answer questions concerning Computer Forensics (the art of recovering information from a suspects computer), Computer Crime Investigations and Internet Investigations. I can answer questions on almost any crime in which a computer is used. I am a Federally Court Certified Expert in Computer Crime and Computer Forensics. I have worked in both Facebook and MySPace, also in Peer to Peer investigations. In addition I can answer questions concerning child predators and how to make your children safer on-line. I teach Computer Forensics, Internet Investigations, Peer to Peer Investigations and other computer crime related subjects for several colleges and the Institute of Police Technology and Management.

Experience
I conduct computer crime investigations in conjunction with the F.B.I., Alachua County Sheriff’s Office, Gainesville Police Department, and University of Florida Police Department, Levi County Sheriff’s Office, Starke Police Department and other agencies in the North Florida Court District. I provide the forensic data recovery services for those agencies as well as internet tracing and information gathering. I am a Federal Court Certified Expert in Computer Crime Investigations and Forensics. I teach Computer Forensics for the University of North Florida, Institute of Police Technology and Management. I also teach Computer Crime courses for Tallahassee Community College, Pat Thomas Law Enforcement Training Center. Associate Instructor; teach Computer Crime courses thorough out the world for IPTM. Presently Teach Cyber Crime Investigations, Computer Crime Investigations and Computer Forensic Data Recovery Course.

Organizations
HTCIA-High Technology Crime Investigation Association

Education/Credentials
Santa Fe Community College Gainesville, Florida 32606 Degree 2001: Associate of Arts and Science (with Honors) Degree 2007: Associate of Arts (with Honors)

Awards and Honors
Awarded the FBI Directors Award for assisting the FBI in a National Computer Crime Investigation. Awarded Dec 2002

   

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Yorkie Puppy Scam9/1/2008Commander Chris Wagoner
  Q: I paid a lady from this address From: claudine theresia <mlstr0025@yahoo.com> She told me that she ...
  A: First, your not the first person to fall for these scams, and this IS A SCAM, trust me. I checked on ...
Haven't received nascar8/3/2008Commander Chris Wagoner
  Q: I pre ordered a nascar from Race Depot.com in march and the release date was may. When I didn't ...
  A: I ran a check and found this contact information for them: Administrative Contact: ...
im afraid i just lost a $1007/17/2008Commander Chris Wagoner
  Q: i found an add on craigslist for a bartending job here in albuquerque so i replied left my name and ...
  A: Well I don't think your an idiot. First how long has it been since you contacted this company? Has ...
Need help with addiction to Child Pornogrpahy7/16/2008Commander Chris Wagoner
  Q: I'm a good person, 20 years of age. I don't litter, I rarely swear, I try not to spit. I am ...
  A: While I will not try to lay a guilt trip on you, or to flame you for your openness. You have an ...
Internet scams5/30/2008Commander Chris Wagoner
  Q: I was wondering if all the online paid surveys are fake. For example, CashKrazy.com, is it a scam or ...
  A: Many are not all they say they are. Rather than write a real long answer and not explain it well, ...
streaming online5/14/2008Commander Chris Wagoner
  Q: Is it illegal to stream free movies online without actually downloadind or saving them or paying for ...
  A: The rule of thumb is that streaming a movie on-line without having paid the copy write holder for ...
QWEST4/22/2008Arthur Candell
  Q: I got an email from a company called Qwest that made it look like I had a bill with them. I never ...
  A: Megan> Yes, it is an identity theft scam. It has been reported many times and just continues to go ...
scams4/22/2008Commander Chris Wagoner
  Q: loan support service, is a scam i lost alot of my i was told i was approved for a 6000.00 loan and ...
  A: I am very sorry you have been having so much trouble with these people. I personally can not help ...
porn3/31/2008Commander Chris Wagoner
  Q: this is for a research project: is viewing child pornography on the internet illegal in the u.s.? ...
  A: Child Pornography is illegal to have in any form, printed, data file or other type. It is against ...
Music site3/22/2008Commander Chris Wagoner
  Q: I recently signed up with a download music site...Snappy-Music.com. It had me download Lime Wire Pro ...
  A: Limewire Pro is a peer to peer program you do not have to be a member of Snappy whatever to use. Its ...
Is Ximantech.com, company legit?3/21/2008Commander Chris Wagoner
  Q: I would like to know if you could help, Ximantech.com. The website and company is legal? The mode of ...
  A: Well I looked up the web site owner and contact information: Registrant: Private Sara ...
Combatting computer crime3/17/2008Arthur Candell
  Q: In your opinion, how can we improve and strengthen computer crime laws?. How effective do you feel ...
  A: There is really no way computer crime can be stopped, no more than street crime can be stopped. The ...
online job scams2/23/2008Commander Chris Wagoner
  Q: I have been looking to supplement my income and came across the website keystrokes 4 cash. Is this a ...
  A: You are right many of these are scams. I found this site that reviewed and rated several, read the ...
data entry2/22/2008Commander Chris Wagoner
  Q: Chris, Are there any legitimate data entry from home out there? It seems like everyone wants to ...
  A: You are right many of these are scams. I found this site that reviewed and rated several, read the ...
Determining identity of e-mail sender1/25/2008Commander Chris Wagoner
  Q: I received an e-mail that included an attachment that could be viewed as anything from a (perhaps ...
  A: Yes that is the header of the e-mail. And if you read up from the bottom the first IP address you ...
Determining identity of e-mail sender1/25/2008Commander Chris Wagoner
  Q: I received an e-mail that included an attachment that could be viewed as anything from a (perhaps ...
  A: Yes you can determine a lot from most e-mails. In the header is information that may lead you to ...
Two Recovery Questions1/20/2008Commander Chris Wagoner
  Q: I have two recovery-related questions. Before I start, the model of my computer is a Windows XP ...
  A: Well first let me say I am glad you were able to get your work back, nothing is more frustrating ...
scams1/12/2008Commander Chris Wagoner
  Q: i would like to know if mysurvey.com is a scam or not? i was thinking about these online surveys ...
  A: I am not sure of any that are good, I don't do surveys myself. But I would not use any site that ...
scams1/12/2008Commander Chris Wagoner
  Q: i would like to know if mysurvey.com is a scam or not? i was thinking about these online surveys ...
  A: I looked at the site. Mysurvey.com is legitimate. But remember that by completing surveys on there ...
Forums1/10/2008Commander Chris Wagoner
  Q: I have been a member of a forum for about two months. Recently, an argument exploded in the forum. ...
  A: You have nothing to worry about unless there were threats made to other people, physical harm ...
Getting Information back1/9/2008Commander Chris Wagoner
  Q: I found a website called instantcast.com. It said it could help me get parts in movies. I entered ...
  A: I am sorry to say that once you send something there is no way to get it back. You are lucky in the ...
internet business1/7/2008Commander Chris Wagoner
  Q: In hopes of making extra $$, I responded to an ad sponsored by GO GO ADZ, 2776 ARLINGTON MILL DR, ...
  A: You have really very few options. If it were me I would file a complaint at ...
Virus Sending11/26/2007Commander Chris Wagoner
  Q: I recently received an e-mail with a virus attached from a competitor of mine. Is there anything I ...
  A: While what happened as you say it is illegal. It would be very hard to prove that it was done on ...
Romanian woman exploiting Indian man for money.11/3/2007Commander Chris Wagoner
  Q: Chris. I have an issue maybe you could help me with. There is a 28 year old man in India who is ...
  A: I agree with much that upoi say, but there comes a time when you have to say you can only do so much ...
Romanian woman exploiting Indian man for money.11/2/2007Arthur Candell
  Q: I have an issue maybe you could help me with. There is a 28 year old man in India who is being led ...
  A: Nirmal> Unfortunately, while the worldwide web provides much knowledge, information and ...
Romanian woman exploiting Indian man for money.11/2/2007Commander Chris Wagoner
  Q: Chris. I have an issue maybe you could help me with. There is a 28 year old man in India who is ...
  A: I am sorry to say that there is nothing that can be done. As you say he is an adult, and responsible ...
using q-check10/30/2007Commander Chris Wagoner
  Q: My son is trying to sell a truck via craigslist. He got a response from another state- over 2000 ...
  A: q-check is a legitimate payment company/form. It is even connected to craigslist like paypal is to ...
Copy of Yahoo question--other question is from wrong email address10/8/2007Arthur Candell
  Q: This is a copy of a question I sent you. Please answer this one, as the other one was to an email ...
  A: The scam lotteries want you either to 'send them money' for 'expenses' or to obtain your SS number, ...
Internet Money9/13/2007Arthur Candell
  Q: I'd like to know if you know any genuine web sites online where I could possibly make some money ...
  A: Jack> The only ones making money on the internet are those who come up with something ORIGINAL. ...
Internet Money9/13/2007Arthur Candell
  Q: I'd like to know if you know any genuine web sites online where I could possibly make some money ...
  A: Jack> If a "work at home" website wants you to send money for their "secret as to how to make $5,000 ...
Internet crime9/5/2007Arthur Candell
  Q: I have not so many chances after you. www.ximantech.com - I send money 1400 USD to buy 3 mobiles for ...
  A: Marina> This company, www.ximantech.com, is OK and is in Taiwan (Republic of China)Bring up the ...
Is this a scam?7/17/2007Arthur Candell
  Q: the website is EzyRewards.com i would like to know if this is just fraud or if its real thank you ...
  A: Nathan> Any website that asks you for money to do something, and any website which simply wants your ...
Using qcheck6/8/2007Arthur Candell
  Q: I have been chatting with a supposed woman who wants me to setup an account to do these check ...
  A: Michael> it sounds like a scam. There are thousands of ripoff artists on the internet. Look for ...
Using qcheck6/8/2007Arthur Candell
  Q: I have been chatting with a supposed woman who wants me to setup an account to do these check ...
  A: Michael> The information you supplied really does not give me much to go on. I never heard of anyone ...
work at home scams6/6/2007Arthur Candell
  Q: I have been looking for a job and found a lot of "work at home" opportunities that asked for money ...
  A: Michelle: EVERY ad that requests that you send money to find out how "Make five thousand dollars a ...
Irish Lottery4/13/2007Arthur Candell
  Q: I just got a e-mail saying I won this Lottery, I never payed for a ticket,what do you think about ...
  A: Robert> Sorry to tell you that you didn't win the lottery. If you answered their email, they would ...
ethics11/5/2006Arthur Candell
  Q: How can a website ethically claim to have expert volunteers when it doesn't reqire any proof that ...
  A: Good question, Robert! I assume, as in my case, they go through a slight screening process. But to ...
Internet fraud9/25/2006Arthur Candell
  Q: Since last Wed/early hours thurs, I made two purchase's for articals, which were surposed to be ...
  A: Roy> It's possible that you received the purchase by the time I'm answering you. In case you have ...
Job search..7/10/2006Arthur Candell
  Q: I'm a soon to be mom and I'm looking for a job online. I came across a web page ...
  A: 1. There are millions and millions of websites. The chances of someone selecting yours are the same ...
Costa Rica5/2/2006Arthur Candell
  Q: Is Costa Rica safe to live in?I've lived in Europe for four years and in India for six so I know ...
  A: George. Costa Rica a wonderful spot to live in. Beautiful scenery and climate and politically ...

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