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

S Lazarus, JM Whittaker, MR McGuire, L Platt - Journal of Economic …, 2023 - Elsevier
We aimed to identify the critical insights from empirical peer-reviewed studies on online
romance fraud published between 2000 and 2021 through a systematic literature review …

Understanding the state of criminological scholarship on cybercrimes

TJ Holt - Computers in Human Behavior, 2023 - Elsevier
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Digital crime, trauma, and abuse: Internet safety and cyber risks for adolescents and emerging adults in the 21st century

YF Paat, C Markham - Social Work in Mental Health, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
The shift in the technology landscape has altered the technology ecosystem of adolescents
and emerging adults in the 21st century. Yet, with greater use of digital gadgets comes …

“If U don't pay they will share the pics”: Exploring sextortion in the context of romance fraud

C Cross, K Holt, RL O'Malley - Scams, Cons, Frauds, and …, 2024 - taylorfrancis.com
Romance fraud involves the guise of a perceived genuine relationship to gain a financial
reward. While those who commit these crimes employ a variety of techniques, emerging …

Understanding romance scammers through the lens of their victims: qualitative modeling of risk and protective factors in the online context

F Wang, V Topalli - American Journal of Criminal Justice, 2024 - Springer
Romance scams represent a form of online crime with origins in the physical world,
including FTF and physical mail scams. Although these crimes have been revolutionized by …

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

C Cross, K Holt, TJ Holt - Criminology & Criminal Justice, 2023 - journals.sagepub.com
Romance fraud, where an offender uses the guise of a genuine relationship for monetary
gain, affects millions globally. Further to financial losses, evidence suggests victims may …

Shame in cyber security: effective behavior modification tool or counterproductive foil?

K Renaud, R Searle, M Dupuis - Proceedings of the 2021 New Security …, 2021 - dl.acm.org
Organizations often respond to cyber security breaches by blaming and shaming the
employees who were involved. There is an intuitive natural justice to using such strategies in …

Tainted love: A systematic literature review of online romance scam research

A Bilz, LA Shepherd, GI Johnson - Interacting with Computers, 2023 - academic.oup.com
Romance scams involve cybercriminals engineering a romantic relationship on online
dating platforms for monetary gain. It is a cruel form of cybercrime whereby victims are left …

[HTML][HTML] Gender differences in the relationship between attachment styles, self-esteem and online deception: A mediation model

C Sechi, L Vismara - Journal of Affective Disorders Reports, 2023 - Elsevier
Online Deception is growing as a topic of research due to its potential risks for mental health
and behaviors. This study explored the relationships between attachment styles and …

Navigating privacy and data safety: The implications of increased online activity among older adults post-covid-19 induced isolation

J Alagood, G Prybutok, VR Prybutok - Information, 2023 - mdpi.com
The COVID-19 pandemic spurred older adults to use information and communication
technology (ICT) for maintaining connections and engagement during social distancing. This …