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The Espouse of Women in the Online Romance Fraud World: Role of Sociocultural Experiences and Digital Technologies

Abubakari, Y. (2023) — Deviant Behavior

Type: Journal Article Country: Poland

This piece examines The Espouse of Women in the Online Romance Fraud World: Role of Sociocultural Experiences and Digital Technologies within the broader context of online fraud and mediated communication. It outlines co...

The Role of the National Central Bureau (NCB)–Interpol Indonesia in Handling Cybercrime (Romance Scam) 2018–2021

Pangalila, FCYY.; De Fretes, CHJ.; Seba, ROC. (2023) — Intermestic: Journal of International Studies

Type: Journal Article Country: Indonesia

This piece examines Peran National Central Bureau (NCB)-Interpol Indonesia dalam Penanganan Cybercrime (Romance Scam) Tahun 2018-2021 within the broader context of online fraud and mediated communication. It outlines com...

To pay or not to pay: An exploratory analysis of sextortion in the context of romance fraud

Cross, C.; Holt, K.; Holt, TJ. (2023) — Criminology & Criminal Justice

Type: Journal Article Country: Australia Tags: victim experience, AI misuse

This piece examines To pay or not to pay: An exploratory analysis of sextortion in the context of romance fraud within the broader context of online fraud and mediated communication. It outlines common patterns documente...

What do we know about online romance fraud studies? A systematic review of the empirical literature (2000 to 2021)

Lazarus, S.; Whittaker, JM.; McGuire, MR.; Platt, L. (2023) — Journal of Economic Criminology

Type: Journal Article Country: United Kingdom

This piece examines What do we know about online romance fraud studies? A systematic review of the empirical literature (2000 to 2021) within the broader context of online fraud and mediated communication. It outlines co...

A Guide to Understanding Romance Fraud

Cross, C. (2022) — A Guide to Understanding Romance Fraud

Type: Book Country: Australia Tags: victim experience, psychology, AI misuse, risk factors, prevention

This piece examines A Guide to Understanding Romance Fraud within the broader context of online fraud and mediated communication. It outlines common patterns documented in the literature, describes how offenders cultivat...

Analisis Modus Operandi Tindak Kejahatan Menggunakan Teknik Komunikasi Love Scam Sebagai Ancaman pada Keamanan Sistem Informasi

Widyarto, EY.; Hapsari, DK. (2022) — Syntax Idea

Type: Journal Article Country: Indonesia Tags: victim experience, offender tactics

This piece examines Analisis Modus Operandi Tindak Kejahatan Menggunakan Teknik Komunikasi Love Scam Sebagai Ancaman pada Keamanan Sistem Informasi within the broader context of online fraud and mediated communication. I...

Correlates of responding to and becoming victimized by fraud: Examining risk factors by scam type

DeLiema, Marguerite; Li, Yiting; Mottola, Gary (2022) — International Journal of Consumer Studies

Type: Journal Article Country: United States Tags: victim experience, AI misuse, risk factors, prevention, measurement

The study notes a continuing rise in consumer fraud reports across North America, accompanied by higher median losses. It analyzes survey data from 1,375 American and Canadian consumers who had previously reported a scam...

Exploring Fear of Crime for Those Targeted by Romance Fraud

Cross, C.; Lee, M. (2022) — Victims & Offenders

Type: Journal Article Country: Australia

Exploring Fear of Crime for Those Targeted by Romance Fraud is a cataloging-style examination of how fear of crime arises and persists among individuals who engage with or fall victim to online romantic deception. The di...

Online Dating Scam Victims Psychological Impact Analysis

Wang, C. (2022) — Journal of Education, Humanities and Social Sciences

Type: Journal Article Tags: victim experience, psychology, AI misuse, prevention, measurement

Across an era defined by widespread mass marketing scams conducted on the Internet, victims report varying degrees of financial loss and psychological harm after encounters with lottery scams and advance payment schemes....

Open Access: The Use of Military Profiles in Romance Fraud Schemes

Cross, C.; Holt, TJ. (2022) — The New Technology of Financial Crime

Type: Book Chapter Country: Australia Tags: victim experience, military, prevention, measurement

This piece examines Open Access: The Use of Military Profiles in Romance Fraud Schemes within the broader context of online fraud and mediated communication. It outlines common patterns documented in the literature, desc...

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