Romance Scam Research Center

Distort, Extort, Deceive and Exploit: Exploring the Inner Workings of a Romance Fraud

Carter, E. (2020) — The British Journal of Criminology

Type: Journal Article Country: United Kingdom Tags: victim experience, offender tactics, AI misuse, prevention

This piece examines Distort, Extort, Deceive and Exploit: Exploring the Inner Workings of a Romance Fraud within the broader context of online fraud and mediated communication. It outlines common patterns documented in t...

How Do Individuals Justify and Rationalize their Criminal Behaviors in Online Romance Fraud?

Offei, M.; Andoh-Baidoo, FK.; Ayaburi, EW.; Asamoah, D. (2020) — Information Systems Frontiers

Type: Journal Article Country: Ghana Tags: victim experience, offender tactics, AI misuse

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...

Love scam in cyberspace

Thiel, C. (2020) — Cyberkriminologie

Type: Book Chapter Country: Germany

Internet-based romance fraud refers to deceptive practices in the context of online dating, where perpetrators make contact with potential victims under false identities. Typical profiles use attractive images, credible...

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

Type: Journal Article Country: Italy Tags: victim experience, offender tactics, psychology, platform policy, AI misuse, online dating platforms, risk factors, prevention Methods: interview, qualitative, quantitative

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

Type: Journal Article Country: Spain Tags: psychology, AI misuse, measurement Methods: survey, quantitative

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...

Romance Fraud

Cross, C. (2020) — The Palgrave Handbook of International Cybercrime and Cyberdeviance

Type: Book Chapter Country: Australia Tags: victim experience, AI misuse

Romance fraud constitutes a pattern in which an individual masks financial intent behind a forged romantic connection. Offenders present themselves as consistent, appealing partners to cultivate trust and emotional depen...

The loss of money, happiness and face

Notté, R. (2020) — Justitiële verkenningen

Type: Journal Article Country: Netherlands Tags: victim experience, law enforcement, cross-cultural

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...

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 in the 21st Century

Lamphere, RD.; Lucas, KT. (2019) — Advances in Media, Entertainment, and the Arts

Type: Book Chapter Country: United States Tags: victim experience, AI misuse

This piece examines Online Romance in the 21st Century within the broader context of online fraud and mediated communication. It outlines common patterns documented in the literature, describes how offenders cultivate tr...