Šimon, Jakub (2026) — Psychiatrie pro praxi
This piece examines On-line romance scam within the broader context of online fraud and mediated communication. It outlines common patterns documented in the literature, describes how offenders cultivate trust and shift...
Alam, Nabid; Dhillon, Gurpreet; Oliveira, Tiago (2026) — Internet Research
The study seeks to illuminate the causes and effects of fear of victimization from online romance scams, treating it as a form of psychological stress that matters for both individuals who date online and the platforms t...
Gujarathi, Palak; Verma, Shankey; Nair, Vipin Vijay (2026) — Deviant Behavior
This piece examines Pig Butchering Scams as Cyber-Enabled Financial Crime: A Scoping Review of Dimensions, Modus Operandi, and Victim-Offender Dynamics within the broader context of online fraud and mediated communicatio...
Button, Mark; Karagiannopoulos, Vasileios; Shepherd, David; Kirby, Annie; Lee, Julak; Suh, Joon Bae; Jung, Jeyong; Koh, Chol Soo (2026) — Journal of Economic Criminology
This catalog-style synopsis examines the topic of practitioner perspectives on what works to prevent fraud against older adults, as discussed in the Journal of Economic Criminology. It aggregates viewpoints from professi...
Han, Bing (2026) — Critical criminological perspectives
This piece examines Romance Fraud in China within the broader context of online fraud and mediated communication. It outlines common patterns documented in the literature, describes how offenders cultivate trust and shif...
Herrera, LD (2026) — 2026 14th International Symposium on Digital Forensics and Security (ISDFS)
Built on social engineering and identity deception, romance scams often create financial loss and distress. For victims, it can be difficult to know where to go, what information is needed, and what outcomes are realisti...
Ankenbauer, Sam Addison; Brewer, Robin N. (2026) — ACM Transactions on Computer-Human Interaction
Technology-mediated scams constitute a pervasive and enduring form of digital harm that particularly affects older adults. While prior work has largely centered on prevention, awareness, and risk perception, comparativel...
Golladay, Katelyn A; Snyder, Jamie A (2025) — International Review of Victimology
Digital victimization is increasingly observed as a societal concern, with individuals concealing their true identities behind screens to manipulate and target others who are seeking friendship or companionship online. T...
Cazanis, Alyxandra; Carminati, Jao-Yue; Chew, Kimberly; Cross, Cassandra; Ponsford, Jennie; Gould, Kate Rachel (2025) — Victims & Offenders
This study investigates the lived experiences of cyberscam victim-survivors and their friends and family members, highlighting vulnerabilities, impacts, and support needs. Although cyberscams affect millions globally, ex...
Luong, Hai Thanh (2025) — Humanities and Social Sciences Communications
This catalog-style entry surveys the phenomenon commonly framed as “simple job, high salary” and its role in scam-forced criminality in Southeast Asia. The framing gathers a spectrum of recruitment narratives, promises o...
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