A multifaceted exploration of romance scam scripts : A Comparison of Two Methods of Analysis
Kim, B. ; Suh, J. ; Park, A. (2025) — Korean Police Studies Review
        DOI:
        
          10.38084/2025.24.2.2
        
      
    
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        Journal Article
      
    
  
      
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        South Korea
      
    
  
  
  AI-Generated Synopsis
          The paper compares stage models of romance scams from Whitty (2013) and Kim & Seo (2019). It finds a structured progression: offender approach, trust-building, escalating money requests, and coercion, with repeat psychological pressure. Kim & Seo add finer detail from preparation through post-crime actions. The study argues for public-private and international coordination, expanded victim protection and education, and tech-enabled monitoring. Limits include few cases and little quantitative evidence, with a need for research on technical countermeasures and victim recovery.
        
       
      