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
Type: Journal Article
Country: South Korea
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 psychol...
Impact of Cybersecurity Self-Efficacy on Digital Economic Behaviors Among Older Adults
Kim, Sohee (2025) — INQUIRY: The Journal of Health Care Organization, Provision, and Financing
Type: Journal Article
Country: South Korea
Tags: victim experience, older adults, AI misuse, risk factors, prevention
Populations: older adults
This piece examines Impact of Cybersecurity Self-Efficacy on Digital Economic Behaviors Among Older Adults within the broader context of online fraud and mediated communication. It outlines common patterns documented in...
Empirical Analysis and Policy Implications of Currency Exchange-Type Romance Scam Cases
Ryu, CH.; Suh, JB. (2024) — Korean Police Studies Review
Type: Journal Article
Country: South Korea
This piece examines Empirical Analysis and Policy Implications of Currency Exchange-Type Romance Scam Cases within the broader context of online fraud and mediated communication. It outlines common patterns documented in...
Unveiling the Patterns of Romance Scams in South Korea
Choi, SW.; Lee, J.; Choi, YJ. (2024) — International Journal of Cyber Behavior, Psychology and Learning
Type: Journal Article
Country: South Korea
Tags: offender tactics
Romance scams are a form of cybercrime in which fraudsters cultivate online relationships to obtain money, personal information, or access to resources from targeted individuals. Global trends indicate a rising prevalenc...
Romance scam crimes examined through legal statements
Park, M.; Kim, S. (2023) — Journal of Korean Criminological Asscciation
Type: Journal Article
Country: South Korea
This piece examines Romance scam crimes examined through legal statements within the broader context of online fraud and mediated communication. It outlines common patterns documented in the literature, describes how off...
A Study on prevention model of the Romance Scam crime
Jae-Young, L.; Won-Bae, P. (2021) — Korean Journal of Security Convergence Management
Type: Journal Article
Country: South Korea
This piece examines A Study on prevention model of the Romance Scam crime within the broader context of online fraud and mediated communication. It outlines common patterns documented in the literature, describes how off...
Responding to Romance Scams and Sextortion During The Pandemic.
Jeong, Tae-jin (2021) — Korean Police Studies Review
Type: Journal Article
Country: South Korea
This piece examines Responding to Romance Scams and Sextortion During The Pandemic. within the broader context of online fraud and mediated communication. It outlines common patterns documented in the literature, describ...
A Study on Romance Scam : The Current Situation and Effective Countermeasures
Kim, Hyo-shin; Seo, Jun-bae (2019) — The Police Science Journal
Type: Journal Article
Country: South Korea
This catalog-style examination surveys the current status of romance scam crimes and the protective responses deployed by law enforcement and other stakeholders. Romance scams, typically conducted via online dating platf...
