Beschreibung:
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.
1. 'The Dark Side of Crime': Cyber Frauds and Scams, 2. 'It Could Be You': Victims and the Diversity of Fraud, 3. 'Gullible, Greedy or Stupid Surely?' Falling for Cyber Frauds and Scams: The Techniques of the Fraudsters, 4. 'Not A Victimless Crime': The Impact of Fraud Upon Victims, 5. Blaming The Victim, 6. 'Forgotten Victims': Supporting Those Who Experience Fraud, 7. Policing and Punishment for Cyber Frauds and Scams, 8. Preventing Cyber Frauds and Scams, 9. Conclusion: The Future of Cyber Frauds and Scams