Understanding cybercrime involvement: a quasi-experiment on engagement with money mule recruitment ads on Instagram

Bekkers, L. M. J.; Moneva, Asier; Leukfeldt, Rutger

doi:10.1007/s11292-022-09537-7

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“…For instance, Table 5 shows that majority of respondents felt that the consequent of internet crime includes funds misplacement, expulsion from school, damaging of school properties, loss of personal integrity, sentencing to jail, societal stigmatization, loss of trust, and limited access to different opportunities. This result is in tandem with findings from [2,6,22] that reported various internet crime consequences.…”

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Exploring the prevalence of internet crimes among undergraduate students in a Nigerian University: A case study of the university of Ilorin

Balogun,

Abdulrahaman,

Aka

2024

Nig. J. Tech.

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Internet crime, also known as cybercrime, encompasses various illicit activities conducted through computer system and online platforms. It is a global menace that has become a pervasive issue in our contemporary society. This study delves into exploring the prevalence of internet crime among undergraduate students at the University of Ilorin with the view to examine the level of involvement of undergraduate students, identify the underlying factors, the perceived consequences, and potential control measures associated with undergraduates' involvement in internet crime. The study engaged a sample size of 400 undergraduate students, employing a stratified sample technique for comprehensive data collection using a structured questionnaire. The research revealed that the participants acknowledged the prominence of internet crime within their peer group. It uncovered the multifaceted factors contributing to the prevalence of internet crimes. The respondents acknowledged the perceived consequences of undergraduates' involvement in internet crime, encompassing financial mismanagement, expulsion from educational institutions, societal stigma, loss of personal integrity, legal consequences, and limited access to future opportunities. To mitigate this growing concern, respondents recommended various control and combative measures. These encompass the implementation of stringent rules within educational institutions, effective monitoring of students' financial activities, awareness campaigns against internet crime, provision of employment opportunities, engaging experts to address the issue, banning tools facilitating internet crime, and organizing training workshops to enhance legitimate ICT skills and wealth generation. This study sheds light on the pressing need for proactive interventions to curb internet crime among undergraduate students, emphasizing education, awareness, and policy implementation to foster a safer online environment and deter involvement in criminal activities.

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Exploring the prevalence of internet crimes among undergraduate students in a Nigerian University: A case study of the university of Ilorin

Balogun,

Abdulrahaman,

Aka

2024

Nig. J. Tech.

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Fieldwork Experiences Researching Cybercriminals

Moneva,

Leukfeldt,

Romagna

2023

Fieldwork Experiences in Criminology and Security Studies

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Cybercriminals are an elusive population to study. This makes social research with cybercriminals as valuable as it is scarce. To stimulate research on cybercriminals, it is important that researchers share their insights on successful and unsuccessful approaches, strategies, and techniques. This chapter collects our fieldwork experiences researching cybercriminals, potential cybercriminals, hackers, and hacktivists. After presenting the phases of our fieldwork, we outline six research techniques we have applied and discuss the ethical issues involved. We conclude with some lessons learned and methodological perspectives to guide future research.

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Using A/B testing to study engagement with Snapchat advertisements promoting help-seeking after image-based sexual harassment and abuse victimization

Pijlman,

Burgmeijer

2024

Computers in Human Behavior

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Understanding cybercrime involvement: a quasi-experiment on engagement with money mule recruitment ads on Instagram

Cited by 6 publications

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Exploring the prevalence of internet crimes among undergraduate students in a Nigerian University: A case study of the university of Ilorin

Exploring the prevalence of internet crimes among undergraduate students in a Nigerian University: A case study of the university of Ilorin

Fieldwork Experiences Researching Cybercriminals

Using A/B testing to study engagement with Snapchat advertisements promoting help-seeking after image-based sexual harassment and abuse victimization

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