Cyber Frauds, Scams and their Victims av Mark Button, Cassandra Cross

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<P>Crime is undergoing a metamorphosis. The online technological revolution has created new opportunities for a wide variety of crimes which can be perpetrated on an industrial scale, and crimes traditionally committed in an offline environment are increasingly being transitioned to an online environment.</P><P>This book takes a case study-based approach to exploring the types, perpetrators and victims of cyber frauds. Topics covered include:</P><UL><LI>An in-depth breakdown of the most common types of cyber fraud and scams.</LI><LI>The victim selection techniques and perpetration strategies of fraudsters.</LI><LI>An exploration of the impact of fraud upon victims and best practice examples of support systems for victims.</LI><LI>Current approaches for policing, punishing and preventing cyber frauds and scams.</LI></UL><P>This book argues for a greater need to understand and respond to cyber fraud and scams in a more effective and victim-centred manner. It explores the victim-blaming d