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Scam Techniques in Pig Butchering Scams: Case Study

Dove, Martina (2024) — SSRN Electronic Journal

Type: Journal Article Country: United States Tags: pig butchering, romance scam, online fraud, persuasion techniques, grooming, emotional abuse, crypto investment scam, case study

This catalog-style synopsis presents a case-study–oriented examination of scam techniques observed in pig butchering fraud, as described in an article published within an SSRN electronic journal. The study frames pig but...

Hook, line, and sinker: the mechanics of fraud

M. Houck, Max (2023) — Handbook on Crime and Technology

Type: Journal Article Country: Global Tags: fraud, con, scam, social-engineering, narrative, cybercrime, deception, psychology

This handbook examines the mechanics of fraud within contemporary crime and technology environments. It presents a conceptual account of how fraudulent schemes operate, how actors identify opportunities, and how deceptio...

Scam Alert: Can Cryptocurrency Scams Be Detected Early?

Aliyev, Nihad; Allahverdiyeva, Inji; Putnins, Talis J. (2023) — SSRN Electronic Journal

Type: Journal Article

This catalog entry describes a scholarly work examining whether cryptocurrency scams can be detected early. Published in the SSRN Electronic Journal, the piece surveys theoretical concepts and practical considerations in...

Susceptibility to COVID-19 Scams: The Roles of Age, Individual Difference Measures, and Scam-Related Perceptions

Nolte, Julia; Hanoch, Yaniv; Wood, Stacey; Hengerer, David (2021) — Frontiers in Psychology

Type: Journal Article Country: Global Tags: COVID-19 scams, fraud susceptibility, age differences, bullshit receptivity, ad skepticism, impulsivity, risk perception, older adults, victim experience, psychology, AI misuse, risk factors, prevention, measurement

This piece examines Susceptibility to COVID-19 Scams: The Roles of Age, Individual Difference Measures, and Scam-Related Perceptions within the broader context of online fraud and mediated communication. It outlines comm...

Individual differences in susceptibility to online influence: A theoretical review

Williams, Emma J.; Beardmore, Amy; Joinson, Adam N. (2017) — Computers in Human Behavior

Type: Journal Article Country: Global Tags: online scams, phishing, social engineering, individual differences, information processing, trust, decision making, risk, romance scams, theoretical review, Elaboration Likelihood Model, Heuristic-Systematic Model

This piece examines Individual differences in susceptibility to online influence: A theoretical review within the broader context of online fraud and mediated communication. It outlines common patterns documented in the...

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