Drawing on social approval as a linguistic strategy: A discourse semantic analysis of judgement evaluation in suspected online romance scammer dating profiles
Lee, KF; Chan, MY; Ali, Afida Mohamad (2024) — Psychology of Language and Communication
Type: Journal Article
Country: Malaysia
Tags: victim experience, AI misuse, prevention
This study examines the role of social approval as a linguistic resource in the construction of judgement within suspected online romance scammer dating profiles. Located in the field Psychology of Language and Communica...
Self and desired partner descriptions in the online romance scam: a linguistic analysis of scammer and general user profiles on online dating portals
Lee, KF.; Chan, MY.; Mohamad Ali, A. (2022) — Crime Prevention and Community Safety
Type: Journal Article
Country: Malaysia
Tags: victim experience, offender tactics, psychology, AI misuse, prevention
Methods: content analysis
This study investigates how online romance scammers construct their dating profiles linguistically, comparing them with genuine users on mainstream dating platforms. The focus is on self-descriptions and desired partner...
Mapping Computer Mediated Communication Theories and Persuasive Strategies in Analysing Online Dating Romance Scam
Annadorai, Kalaivani; Krish, Pramela; Shaari, Azianura Hani; Kamaluddin, Mohammad Rahim (2020) — Journal of Xidian University
Type: Journal Article
Country: Malaysia
This article presents a neutral, catalog-style overview of the intersection between computer-mediated communication (CMC) theory and the persuasive techniques observed in online dating romance scams. Framed as a mapping...
Online-Dating Romance Scam in Malaysia: An Analysis of Online Conversations between Scammers and Victims
Shaari, AH.; Kamaluddin, MR.; Paizi@Fauzi, WF.; Mohd, M. (2019) — GEMA Online® Journal of Language Studies
Type: Journal Article
Country: Malaysia
This catalog-style synopsis summarizes a study published in GEMA Online Journal of Language Studies, titled Online-Dating Romance Scam in Malaysia: An Analysis of Online Conversations between Scammers and Victims. The wo...
Cyber Romance Scam Victimization Analysis using Routine Activity Theory Versus Apriori Algorithm
Saad, ME.; Norul, S.; Zamri, M. (2018) — International Journal of Advanced Computer Science and Applications
Type: Journal Article
Country: Malaysia
Tags: victim experience, offender tactics, law enforcement, prevention
This piece examines Cyber Romance Scam Victimization Analysis using Routine Activity Theory Versus Apriori Algorithm within the broader context of online fraud and mediated communication. It outlines common patterns docu...
Knowledge and Protective Practices of Female Facebook Users Against Love Scams in Malaysia
Abidin, Norazlina Zainal; Kamaluddin, Mohammad Rahim; Shaari, Azianura Hani; Din, Norazura; Ramasamy, Saravanan (2018) — Jurnal Komunikasi: Malaysian Journal of Communication
Type: Journal Article
Country: Malaysia
This catalog-style synopsis presents an overview of a study on knowledge and protective practices among female Facebook users in Malaysia in relation to love scams (Penipuan Cinta). The focus lies on how women perceive t...
Victimization Analysis Based On Routine Activitiy Theory for Cyber-Love Scam in Malaysia
Saad, ME.; Norul Huda Sheikh Abdullah, S. (2018) — 2018 Cyber Resilience Conference (CRC)
Type: Proceedings Article
Country: Malaysia
Tags: victim experience, law enforcement, platform policy, prevention
Methods: quantitative
This study applies Routine Activity Theory (RAT) to examine factors influencing victimization in cyber-love scams in Malaysia. With cases rising sharply alongside technological advances, the research sought to identify d...
