Romance Scam Research Center

The Role of the National Central Bureau (NCB)–Interpol Indonesia in Handling Cybercrime (Romance Scam) 2018–2021

Pangalila, FCYY.; De Fretes, CHJ.; Seba, ROC. (2023) — Intermestic: Journal of International Studies

Type: Journal Article Country: Indonesia

This piece examines Peran National Central Bureau (NCB)-Interpol Indonesia dalam Penanganan Cybercrime (Romance Scam) Tahun 2018-2021 within the broader context of online fraud and mediated communication. It outlines com...

To pay or not to pay: An exploratory analysis of sextortion in the context of romance fraud

Cross, C.; Holt, K.; Holt, TJ. (2023) — Criminology & Criminal Justice

Type: Journal Article Country: Australia Tags: victim experience, AI misuse Methods: quantitative

This piece examines To pay or not to pay: An exploratory analysis of sextortion in the context of romance fraud within the broader context of online fraud and mediated communication. It outlines common patterns documente...

What do we know about online romance fraud studies? A systematic review of the empirical literature (2000 to 2021)

Lazarus, S.; Whittaker, JM.; McGuire, MR.; Platt, L. (2023) — Journal of Economic Criminology

Type: Journal Article Country: United Kingdom

This piece examines What do we know about online romance fraud studies? A systematic review of the empirical literature (2000 to 2021) within the broader context of online fraud and mediated communication. It outlines co...

A Guide to Understanding Romance Fraud

Cross, C. (2022) — A Guide to Understanding Romance Fraud

Type: Book Country: Australia Tags: victim experience, psychology, AI misuse, risk factors, prevention

This piece examines A Guide to Understanding Romance Fraud within the broader context of online fraud and mediated communication. It outlines common patterns documented in the literature, describes how offenders cultivat...

Analisis Modus Operandi Tindak Kejahatan Menggunakan Teknik Komunikasi Love Scam Sebagai Ancaman pada Keamanan Sistem Informasi

Widyarto, EY.; Hapsari, DK. (2022) — Syntax Idea

Type: Journal Article Country: Indonesia Tags: victim experience, offender tactics

This piece examines Analisis Modus Operandi Tindak Kejahatan Menggunakan Teknik Komunikasi Love Scam Sebagai Ancaman pada Keamanan Sistem Informasi within the broader context of online fraud and mediated communication. I...

Open Access: The Use of Military Profiles in Romance Fraud Schemes

Cross, C.; Holt, TJ. (2022) — The New Technology of Financial Crime

Type: Book Chapter Country: Australia Tags: victim experience, military, prevention, measurement Populations: military

This piece examines Open Access: The Use of Military Profiles in Romance Fraud Schemes within the broader context of online fraud and mediated communication. It outlines common patterns documented in the literature, desc...

Understanding Romance Scammers Through the Lens of Their Victims: Qualitative Modeling of Risk and Protective Factors in the Online Context

Wang, F.; Topalli, V. (2022) — American Journal of Criminal Justice

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

This piece examines Understanding Romance Scammers Through the Lens of Their Victims: Qualitative Modeling of Risk and Protective Factors in the Online Context within the broader context of online fraud and mediated comm...

A Study on prevention model of the Romance Scam crime

Jae-Young, L.; Won-Bae, P. (2021) — Korean Journal of Security Convergence Management

Type: Journal Article Country: South Korea

This piece examines A Study on prevention model of the Romance Scam crime within the broader context of online fraud and mediated communication. It outlines common patterns documented in the literature, describes how off...

E-Marketing: Utilizing Social Media and Marketplaces to Start Businesses for Online Love Scam Victims in Indonesia

Esfandari, DA.; Satria Putri, BP. (2021) — Charity

Type: Journal Article Country: Indonesia Tags: AI misuse

This piece examines E-Marketing: Utilizing Social Media and Marketplaces to Start Businesses for Online Love Scam Victims in Indonesia within the broader context of online fraud and mediated communication. It outlines co...

Meeting you was a fake: investigating the increase in romance fraud during COVID-19

Buil-Gil, D.; Zeng, Y. (2021) — Journal of Financial Crime

Type: Journal Article Country: United Kingdom Tags: victim experience, older adults, law enforcement, AI misuse, risk factors, measurement Populations: older adults Methods: survey

This piece examines Meeting you was a fake: investigating the increase in romance fraud during COVID-19 within the broader context of online fraud and mediated communication. It outlines common patterns documented in the...