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...

What Money Can Do: Examining the Effects of Rewards on Online Romance Fraudsters’ Deceptive Strategies

Dickinson, T.; Wang, F.; Maimon, D. (2023) — Deviant Behavior

Type: Journal Article Country: United States

This catalog-style synopsis surveys a study that examines the relationship between monetary rewards and deceptive practices in online romance fraud. Positioned within Deviant Behavior, the analysis treats online dating f...

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...

Cyber victimization during the COVID‐19 pandemic: A syndemic looming large

Shoib, Sheikh; Philip, Sharad; Bista, Seema; Saeed, Fahimeh; Javed, Sana; Ori, Dorottya; Bashir, Adil; Chandradasa, Miyuru (2022) — Health Science Reports

Type: Journal Article Country: United States

The commentary highlights how the COVID-19 pandemic increased online presence due to lockdowns and social isolation, which in turn escalated incidents of cyber victimization. This includes cyberbullying, harassment, stal...

Do we need to know about cyberscams in neurorehabilitation? A cross-sectional scoping survey of Australasian clinicians and service providers

Gould, Kate Rachel; Carolan, Matthew; Ponsford, Jennie Louise (2022) — Brain Impairment

Country: Australia

This study investigates whether cyberscams—particularly romance scams—are a clinical issue in neurorehabilitation, focusing on adults with acquired brain injury (ABI). People with ABI often experience cognitive, emotiona...

Exploring Fear of Crime for Those Targeted by Romance Fraud

Cross, C.; Lee, M. (2022) — Victims & Offenders

Type: Journal Article Country: Australia

Exploring Fear of Crime for Those Targeted by Romance Fraud is a cataloging-style examination of how fear of crime arises and persists among individuals who engage with or fall victim to online romantic deception. The di...

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...