A crime script perspective on mapping the entry, continuation, and exit pathways of online romance fraud
Abubakari, Yushawu; Lazarus, Suleman; Oseh-Ovarah, Valeen (2026) — International Journal of Comparative and Applied Criminal Justice
Type: Journal Article
This article presents a crime script perspective on online romance fraud, focusing on how fraudulent schemes are initiated, sustained, and completed in digital environments. Grounded in crime-script analysis, it maps ent...
A scoping review of online romance scams: Conceptual construction and comparative analysis
Wang, Fangzhou (2026) — International Review of Victimology
This scoping review synthesizes findings from a body of 62 empirical investigations to construct a framework that differentiates two primary forms of online romance scams: advance fee romance scams and investment-based r...
CATFISHING DALAM PENIPUAN ASMARA ONLINE di FILM SWEET BOBBY: MY CATFISHING NIGHTMARE
Widyaningrum, Sherlyna; Utari, Prahastiwi; Alkhajar, Eka Nada Shofa (2026) — Lektur: Jurnal Ilmu Komunikasi
Type: Journal Article
Country: United Kingdom
Tags: AI misuse, catfishing, online dating deception, Identity Deception Theory, semiotics, Roland Barthes, film analysis, digital literacy, online safety, digital identity, online relationships, film, IDT, identity deception, online dating
This piece examines CATFISHING DALAM PENIPUAN ASMARA ONLINE di FILM SWEET BOBBY: MY CATFISHING NIGHTMARE within the broader context of online fraud and mediated communication. It outlines common patterns documented in th...
Evaluating Jailbreak Vulnerabilities in LLMs: A Taxonomy and Comparative Analysis in Romance Fraud Scenarios
Parra, Yohn Jairo; Chi, Hongmei; Alo, Richard A.; Lima, Vinicius (2026) — 2026 IEEE 5th International Conference on AI in Cybersecurity (ICAIC)
This piece examines Evaluating Jailbreak Vulnerabilities in LLMs: A Taxonomy and Comparative Analysis in Romance Fraud Scenarios within the broader context of online fraud and mediated communication. It outlines common p...
Fake it till you make it: the psychological and communication tactics behind “Pig Butchering” scams
Asyalı, Ayşe Nur; Frank, Muriel-Larissa; Hölzmer, Pol (2026) — Journal of Cybersecurity
Type: Journal Article
Country: Global
Tags: victim experience, offender tactics, psychology, AI misuse, social engineering, prevention, Sha Zhu Pan, pig butchering, romance baiting, cybercrime, psychological theories, communication theories, qualitative methods, cryptocurrency investment fraud, pig_butchering, romance_scam, Sha_Zhu_Pan, social_engineering, psychological_theories, communication_theories, scam_manuals
Pig butchering is characterized as an advanced form of cyber-enabled social engineering that blends romantic engagement with investment schemes. While much of the existing scholarship emphasizes the experiences of victim...
Fight Fire With Fire: How Does AI‐Powered Technology Empower the Elderly Anti‐AI Fraud Through a Socio‐Technical Systems Theory Lens?
Sima, Herbert; Chen, Jie; Wei, Junlong; Chen, Wei; Thaichon, Park (2026) — Journal of Consumer Behaviour
Type: Journal Article
Country: China
Tags: older adults, platform policy, AI misuse, prevention, cross-cultural, algorithmic governance, anti-AI fraud, brand trust, socio-technical systems theory, the elderly, elderly vulnerability, digital literacy, vulnerable consumers, elder protection
This piece examines Fight Fire With Fire: How Does AI‐Powered Technology Empower the Elderly Anti‐AI Fraud Through a Socio‐Technical Sys within the broader context of online fraud and mediated communication. It outlines...
Grooming in online dating romance frauds and scams: A scoping review
Feng, Maja (2026) — Journal of Economic Criminology
Type: Journal Article
Country: Global
Tags: ODARFS, grooming, romance fraud, romance scam, deception, trust-building, persuasive techniques, digital intimacy
This scoping review catalogs scholarly work on grooming practices within online dating romance frauds and scams. It seeks to map how grooming is defined and conceptualized in this domain, how offenders initiate and susta...
Industrialized heartbreak: how generative AI enables romance fraud at scale
Industrialized heartbreak describes a trend in which generative AI tools amplify romance fraud by enabling scalable creation of convincing digital personas and outreach. Proponents and critics alike discuss how text-base...
Love Scam: Sejauh Manakah Undang-Undang melindungi Mangsa Love Scam di Malaysia?
Zulkhafri, Siti Zalzaliza; Abdul Manap, Nazura; Rajamanickam, Ramalinggam (2026) — JURNAL UNDANG-UNDANG DAN MASYARAKAT
Type: Journal Article
This piece examines Love Scam: Sejauh Manakah Undang-Undang melindungi Mangsa Love Scam di Malaysia? within the broader context of online fraud and mediated communication. It outlines common patterns documented in the li...
Media Presentation of Online Romance Fraud in the Czech Republic: Visibility, Victim-Offender Framing, and Sentiment
Abubakari, Yushawu (2026) — European Journal on Criminal Policy and Research
Type: Journal Article
Country: Czech Republic
Tags: media representation, online romance fraud, Czech Republic, Relational Quantitative Content Analysis, cybercrime, media framing, sentiment analysis, victim framing, Media study, Online romance fraud, Media framing, Sentiment analysis, Victim-offender framing, Cybercrime, romance fraud, online dating scams, content analysis, offender framing
This catalog-style study surveys how online romance fraud is presented in Czech media, with a focus on visibility, victim-offender framing, and sentiment within coverage. Situating the analysis within the fields of crimi...
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