Internet Fraud in the Illegal Sale of Drugs Containing Narcotic Drugs

The article considers the current problem of Internet fraud in the context of the illegal sale of drugs containing narcotics. The main methods and techniques by which criminals use the network to sell illegal substances, bypassing legislative restrictions, are analyzed. The features of Internet fraud associated with the illegal sale of drugs containing narcotics are investigated. Common fraud schemes used by criminals in the online space, such as fake online pharmacies, fake sites and hidden platforms on the darknet, are considered. The legal and ethical aspects of this phenomenon are highlighted, and measures to combat Internet fraud in this area are proposed. The study is based on the analysis of legislation, judicial practice and academic sources, which allows us to identify key challenges and recommendations for improving law and order in the online sale of narcotic drugs.