This is a theoretical treatment of the term" Sha Zhu Pan"(杀猪盘) in Chinese, which
translates to “Pig-Butchering” in English. The article critically examines the propagation and …

Each year, millions of individuals worldwide find themselves victims of online fraud. Whether
it is responding to a fraudulent email with bank account details or being defrauded through a …

While there are no new frauds, internet technology provides new opportunities for fraudsters
by facilitating volumes of attacks that law enforcement then struggles to address. Moreover …

The current discourse surrounding victims of online fraud is heavily premised on an
individual notion of greed. The strength of this discourse permeates the thinking of those …

There is a strong sense of negativity associated with online fraud victimization. Despite an
increasing awareness, understanding about the reality of victimization experiences is not …

Introduction The high incidence of online fraud in China poses a great threat to the social
stability and property security of society. Victimity is the state or mindset of victims, referring …

Although fraud has been practised throughout history, the advent of the internet has created
new and effective avenues for targeting potential victims. Victims of online fraud experience …

When it comes to online populations and markets, China has some of the largest in the
world. As a result, Chinese cybercriminals have more opportunities to target and access …

It is well-established that (online) fraud has one of the lowest reporting rates across all crime
categories. However, there is a large gap examining why some victims choose to report …

Fraudster:" Honey, your sparkle always lights up my heart." Victim:" Oh, hmmm, I love you,
darling." Fraudster:" Me too. I can't wait to hold you in my arms. But there's a little problem." …