This study investigates how offenders justify and rationalize their participation in online romance fraud (ORF) by applying neutralization theory and denial of risk theory. Unlike most research that focuses on victims, t...
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 piece examines Mapping Computer Mediated Communication Theories and Persuasive Strategies in Analysing Online Dating Romance Scam within the broader context of online fraud and mediated communication. It outlines co...
Online Romance Scams: Relational Dynamics and Psychological Characteristics of the Victims and Scammers. A Scoping Review
Coluccia, A.; Pozza, A.; Ferretti, F.; Carabellese, F.; Masti, A.; Gualtieri, G. (2020) — Clinical Practice & Epidemiology in Mental Health
Digital communication tools can help overcome physical, social, and psychological barriers to forming romantic connections. At the same time, online romance scams represent a contemporary form of fraud that has spread in...
Psychological Correlates of Ghosting and Breadcrumbing Experiences: A Preliminary Study among Adults
Navarro, Raúl; Larrañaga, Elisa; Yubero, Santiago; Víllora, Beatriz (2020) — International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
This piece examines Psychological Correlates of Ghosting and Breadcrumbing Experiences: A Preliminary Study among Adults within the broader context of online fraud and mediated communication. It outlines common patterns...
This piece examines Het verlies van geld, geluk en gezicht within the broader context of online fraud and mediated communication. It outlines common patterns documented in the literature, describes how offenders cultivat...
“You’re not alone”: the use of peer support groups for fraud victims
Cross, C. (2019) — Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment
Type: Journal Article
Country: Australia
This article examines the severe consequences of fraud victimization and the limited support services available to those affected. Victims not only suffer financial loss but also face broader harms, including declines in...
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
The article addresses a rapid uptick in romance scams within Korea, a form of credit fraud conducted through online channels such as social networking sites and email. The scammer’s tactic involves approaching targets, p...
Online romance scams target users of dating platforms by siphoning substantial sums of money and inflicting meaningful psychological distress. Those affected frequently blame themselves for the losses and also face blame...
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...
Who can spot an online romance scam?
Whitty, MT. (2019) — Journal of Financial Crime
Type: Journal Article
Country: United Kingdom
Tags: offender tactics, psychology, AI misuse, risk factors, measurement
This study investigates factors that predict the ability to identify online romance scams, focusing on personality traits, belief systems, domain expertise, and response speed. In an online experiment, 261 participants w...
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