A multifaceted exploration of romance scam scripts : A Comparison of Two Methods of Analysis

Kim, Byunghoon ; Suh, Joonbae ; Park, Areum (2025) — Korean Police Studies Review

Country:   South Korea

Synopsis (AI-Generated)

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.

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