Cyber Frauds, Scams and their Victims

Author: Mark Button
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1317395492
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 253

Book Description
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.

Cyber Fraud

Author: Rick Howard
Publisher: Auerbach Publications
ISBN: 9780367385743
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 520

Book Description
With millions lost each year, cyber crime has evolved from a minor nuisance to a major concern involving well-organized actors and highly sophisticated organizations. Combining the best of investigative journalism and technical analysis, Cyber Fraud: Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures documents changes in the culture of cyber criminals and explores the innovations that are the result of those changes. The book uses the term Botnet as a metaphor for the evolving changes represented by this underground economy. Copiously illustrated, this engaging and engrossing book explores the state of threats present in the cyber fraud underground. It discusses phishing and pharming, trojans and toolkits, direct threats, pump-and-dump scams, and other fraud-related activities of the booming cyber-underground economy. By examining the geopolitical and socio-economic foundations of a cyber threat landscape, the book specifically examines telecommunications infrastructure development, patterns and trends of internet adoption and use, profiles of specific malicious actors, threat types, and trends in these areas. This eye-opening work includes a variety of case studies ― including the cyber threat landscape in Russia and Brazil. An in-depth discussion is provided on the Russian Business Network's (RBN) role in global cyber crime as well as new evidence on how these criminals steal, package, buy, sell, and profit from the personal financial information of consumers. Armed with this invaluable information, organizations and individuals will be better able to secure their systems and develop countermeasures to disrupt underground fraud.

Scammed

Author: Gini Graham Scott
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1621535045
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 309

Book Description
Drawn from the personal experience of dozens of victims, including the author's own encounters, Scammed exposes the most prevalent consumer and money scams lurking in modern society. With so many people falling prey to a wide variety of frauds due to increasing vulnerability on the anonymous Internet, an exposé has never been timelier. This recounts the stories of victims of over two dozen different types of scams, and what they did to recover. These scams include: Auto repair industry scams Insurance industry scams Housing industry scams and real estate house flip scams Home repair scams Counterfeit products Phony job offers Phony publishing and film producing offers Phony investments Phony money scams from scamsters asking for help And many others The chilling tales and details of these scams are interspersed with the wisdom of how each one can be dealt with and avoided. Readers will take away from the shocking stories confidence that they have gained the knowledge and preparedness to avoid being Scammed. Allworth Press, an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing, publishes a broad range of books on the visual and performing arts, with emphasis on the business of art. Our titles cover subjects such as graphic design, theater, branding, fine art, photography, interior design, writing, acting, film, how to start careers, business and legal forms, business practices, and more. While we don't aspire to publish a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are deeply committed to quality books that help creative professionals succeed and thrive. We often publish in areas overlooked by other publishers and welcome the author whose expertise can help our audience of readers.

Cyber Crime

Author: Catherine D. Marcum
Publisher: Aspen Publishing
ISBN: 1543809685
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 302

Book Description
Cyber Crime, Second Edition by Catherine D. Marcum, provides the reader with a thorough examination of the prominence of cybercrime in our society, as well as the criminal justice system experience with cybercrimes. Research from scholars in the academic field, as well as government studies, statutes, and other material are gathered and summarized. Key concepts, statistics, and legislative histories are discussed in every chapter. The book is meant to educate and enlighten a wide audience, from those who are completely unfamiliar with the topic as an entirety, to individuals who need more specific information on a particular type of cybercrime. This text should be a useful guide to students, academics, and practitioners alike. New to the Second Edition: A new chapter explores the many forms of nonconsensual pornography—doxxing, downblousing, upskirting, revenge porn, sextortion—and its negative effects on victims and society. New features—Key Words, Questions to Consider While Reading, and end-of-chapter Discussion Question—help students focus on key concepts. Discussions of the latest issues—the Convention on Cybercrime, R.B. Cialdini’s research into grooming, neutralization (or rationalization) of behaviors, transaction laundering, and cyber dating—keep students current with recent developments. Updates include the latest statistics from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, case studies with recent developments and rulings (Playpen, Tor), and expanded coverage of online prostitution and Internet safety for minors. Professors and students will benefit from: Case studies in each chapter that connect new concepts to current events and illustrate the use of criminal theory in crime solving Questions for discussion that encourage evaluative and analytical thinking A range of theories and perspectives that shed light on the complexity of Internet-based crime Discussion and analysis of the demographics and characteristics of the offenders and their victims An informative review of the efforts of legislation, public policy, and law enforcement to prevent and prosecute cyber crime Coverage of the most widespread and damaging types of cyber crime intellectual property theft online sexual victimization identity theft cyber fraud and financial crimes harassment

I'm a Romance Scam IT Detective

Author: Selina Co
Publisher: Australian Self Publishing Group
ISBN: 1925908429
Category : True Crime
Languages : en
Pages : 226

Book Description
This cybercrime detective true story & victim story involves 7 countries (Australia, the United States, Singapore, Ghana, Nigeria, China, New Zealand) in 4 continents. Unpredictable, artistic but very reasonable behaviours of Selina and her interaction with police, scammers, hackers, banks, lawyers and organizations make this biography emotional, fun but seriously informative. Selina will show you how to investigate the cybercrime, her attempts to recover the money, IT analysis / IT data in real cybercrime, misconduct of banks and possible legal matters. It is also a gender studies book. It analyses real-life romance scams, Internet romance scams, marriage fraud vs true love. * Advanced scammers' tricks, Fake passport & fake documents executed by criminals * Psychology, Scam the scammer * Hackers, Real IT data, Real IT analysis * Legal limitations, Money Recovery Analysis, Banking, Regulations, Incorporation, Sociology * Gender Studies, True love

Virtual Menace

Author: Peer Tehleel
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 0

The Shocking Truth about Sexual Blackmail

Author: Arthur MAXWELL
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781520425450
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 43

Book Description
Cyber crimes are using the internet to scam people and steal their money every day. To stay protected, you must prepare knowledge and take dramatic action. Do you know there is an increasing number of people around the world become victims of sexual blackmail every month? Do you know where and how sexual blackmailers target their preys? Do you know why internet scams are interested in your personal information? Do you know how to protect your confidential, private, important information, your treasured memories in the form of photos and videos while you are working and entertaining online? Do you know how to spot and deal with sexual blackmailers effectively? Download this book, then you will have the answers "yes" to all of the above questions. All valuable information are available inside. Download this book and get powerful knowledge right now. Finally, after you finish reading my book, if you like it, please write a positive review on amazon. I would greatly appreciate it and I really look forward to reading your review. Thank you, my friends!

Internet Fraud. An Overview

Author: Caroline Mutuku
Publisher: GRIN Verlag
ISBN: 3668728100
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 16

Book Description
Seminar paper from the year 2018 in the subject Business economics - Law, grade: 1, , language: English, abstract: Internet fraud assumes different forms. Therefore, this term paper will give a comprehensive overview of internet fraud. It appears that advances in the computer technology have led to the emergence of new crime activities. However, current wave of economic globalization requires extensive application of ICT in business transactions. As a result, e-commerce is seemingly assuming the center stage in the world of business. It has imparted sophistication in the way the global community carries out business transactions. Today, people do not need to have liquid cash in the pocket for business transactions as it used to be the case before the inception of e-commerce, in 1990’s. Moreover, electronic money transfers have offered people with a reliable alternative of buying and selling items through electronic means. Purchase and selling of goods and services are currently being conducted at the comfort of one’s sofa set in the house or on the office chair. This has been enhanced by the invention of e-payment services, in which buyers can purchase commodities via online connection, the so-called online shopping and send the payments to the seller through electronic money transfer means. However, e-commerce appear to be accompanied by enormous financial risks, especially with regard to internet fraud through which users of online money transfers are losing colossal sums of money to cyber criminals. It is believed that millions of people among the global population fall victims of internet fraud every year and, the vice has been assuming upward trends year-by-year. From an accounting perspective, Internet fraud is a cyber crime in which cyber criminal develop an internet scheme to deprive a person of financial resources, especially by the creating dishonest misrepresentation of fact. Australian Federal Police (2012) defines internet fraud as, “any type of fraud scheme that uses email, web sites (and) chat rooms or message boards to present fraudulent solicitations to prospective victims” (par. 1). Internet fraud assumes different forms. Therefore, this term paper will give a comprehensive overview of internet fraud.

Cyber Frauds, Scams and their Victims

Author: Mark Button
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317395484
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 231

Internet Victims How To Realize And Avoid Being The Victim Of Cyber Scams

Author: Alex Kirchhofer
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 100

Book Description
Internet scams are continually evolving. Right now, con artists around the world are likely targeting a computer or mobile device near you. Here's a look at the most common internet scams - and what you can do to safeguard your personal information and wallet. This book will teach you all the above and two other pieces of key information - how to avoid being scammed and what to do if you are a victim. After everything is said and done there is only one guaranteed method of stopping these scams, and that is KNOWLEDGE - this book will give you just that.