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...
Multimodal anti fraud education improves cognitive emotional and behavioral engagement in older adults
Zhou, Yan-Bang; Bu, Ya-Ru; Bao, Qing; Zhao, Hong-Jin (2025) — Scientific Reports
Type: Journal Article
Country: China
This catalog-style synopsis summarizes a study reported in Scientific Reports that examines an educational program aimed at reducing fraud vulnerability among older adults. The program is described as multimodal, utilizi...
Romance Scams and Older Adults: A Health and Social Care Perspective
Sorinmade, Oluwatoyin; Emmett, Charlotte; Elugbadebo, Olufisayo; Okolo, Chidera (2025) — Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine
Type: Journal Article
Country: United Kingdom
Tags: victim experience, psychology, older adults
Populations: older adults
The proliferation of online interaction has expanded opportunities for connection and encounter, alongside increasingly sophisticated forms of exploitation. This article centers on romance scams as a significant threat,...
Bridging the Protection Gap: Innovative Approaches to Shield Older Adults from AI-Enhanced Scams
Herrera, LD; Van Sickle, London; Podhradsky, Ashley (2024) — 2024 Cyber Awareness and Research Symposium (CARS)
Type: Proceedings Article
Country: United States
Tags: artificial intelligence, hypothetical case, vingette, defense strategy, future threats, cybercrime, trends, diffusion Of innovation theory, federal trade commission, deepfake
Bridging the Protection Gap: Innovative Approaches to Shield Older Adults from AI-Enhanced Scams is presented as a session at the 2024 Cyber Awareness and Research Symposium (CARS). The catalog entry notes a cross-discip...
Evaluating Privacy & Security of Online Dating Applications with a Focus on Older Adults
Noah, Naheem; Thakur, Supriya; Beck, Jason; Das, Sanchari (2024) — 2024 IEEE European Symposium on Security and Privacy Workshops (EuroS&PW)
Type: Proceedings Article
Country: United States
Evaluating Privacy & Security of Online Dating Applications with a Focus on Older Adults examines how dating apps collect, store, and share personal data, and how secure and trustworthy interactions are supported across...
Romance baiting, cryptorom and ‘pig butchering’: an evolutionary step in romance fraud
Cross, C. (2023) — Current Issues in Criminal Justice
Type: Journal Article
Country: Australia
This article examines the recent convergence of romance fraud and investment fraud, resulting in what has been termed romance baiting, cryptorom, or pig butchering. These schemes use the façade of a romantic relationship...
Romance Through Digital Avatars: Online Courtship, Representation and “Catfishing” Amongst Irregular Female Migrants in Sabah
Somiah, V. (2023) — New Media in the Margins
Type: Book Chapter
Country: Singapore
Tags: victim experience
This chapter explores the phenomenon of romance scams, situating it within broader discussions of online fraud, victim vulnerabilities, and the lived experiences of those deceived. Romance scams are defined as fraudulent...
