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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. This book takes a case
study-based approach to exploring the types, perpetrators and
victims of cyber frauds. Topics covered include: An in-depth
breakdown of the most common types of cyber fraud and scams. The
victim selection techniques and perpetration strategies of
fraudsters. An exploration of the impact of fraud upon victims and
best practice examples of support systems for victims. Current
approaches for policing, punishing and preventing cyber frauds and
scams. 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 discourse,
before moving on to examine the structures of support in place to
assist victims, noting some of the interesting initiatives from
around the world and the emerging strategies to counter this
problem. This book is essential reading for students and
researchers engaged in cyber crime, victimology and international
fraud.
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. This book takes a case
study-based approach to exploring the types, perpetrators and
victims of cyber frauds. Topics covered include: An in-depth
breakdown of the most common types of cyber fraud and scams. The
victim selection techniques and perpetration strategies of
fraudsters. An exploration of the impact of fraud upon victims and
best practice examples of support systems for victims. Current
approaches for policing, punishing and preventing cyber frauds and
scams. 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 discourse,
before moving on to examine the structures of support in place to
assist victims, noting some of the interesting initiatives from
around the world and the emerging strategies to counter this
problem. This book is essential reading for students and
researchers engaged in cyber crime, victimology and international
fraud.
Nils Christie's (1986) seminal work on the 'Ideal Victim' is
reproduced in full in this edited collection of vibrant and
provocative essays that respond to and update the concept from a
range of thematic positions. Each chapter celebrates and
commemorates his work by analysing, evaluating and critiquing the
current nature and impact of victim identity, experience, policy
and practice. The collection expands the focus and remit of 'victim
studies', addressing key themes around race, gender, faith, ability
and age while encompassing new and diverse issues. Examples include
sex workers as victims of hate crimes, victims' experiences of
online fraud, and recognising historic child sexual abuse victims
in Ireland. With contributions from an array of academics including
Vicky Heap (Sheffield Hallam University), Hannah Mason-Bish
(University of Sussex) and Pamela Davies (Northumbria University),
as well as a Foreword by David Scott (The Open University), this
book evaluates the contemporary relevance and applicability of
Christie's 'Ideal Victim' concept and creates an important platform
for thinking differently about victimhood in the 21st century.
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