So, you are a criminal. However, you are just one of many. Since the authority of real nations, police, and government is almost nil, crime is rampant. You are a cybertheif, stealing private information for your gain. It is not a very high risk profession since detection is difficult, but the penalties are fierce. They have to be. Strong penalties are the only deterrent.

You are now eluding the net mafia after your latest thievery of large amounts of credit card numbers. Because there is near anarchy in the world, i.e. no agreed upon structure to the world, the vigilante hitman-type mercenaries chasing you are the only source of law and order. They are who to call when you've been harassed or violated.

You lead them on a goose chase, leaving numerous false user names and passwords in your path. However, eventually, you cross too many people and have too many vigilantes after you. You make one small slip and it is over. No trial. The hired mercenary is judge and jury. You face the modern day equivalent of banishment to a desert island. Your network cable is severed.