Demand for and disposal of stolen goods in legitimate second-hand online markets: an explorative online survey
An exploratory survey of 1,276 legitimate second-hand online market users from the United States (US), United Kingdom (UK), and Australia was conducted to gauge the extent of stolen goods disposal in these markets; the willingness among users to receive suspected stolen goods; and the likely utility...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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2023
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Global crime
Year: 2023, Volume: 24, Issue: 1, Pages: 19-48 |
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| Summary: | An exploratory survey of 1,276 legitimate second-hand online market users from the United States (US), United Kingdom (UK), and Australia was conducted to gauge the extent of stolen goods disposal in these markets; the willingness among users to receive suspected stolen goods; and the likely utility of hypothetical market reduction measures to disrupt disposal of stolen goods online. Chi-square analyses and binomial logistic regressions were conducted on responses to test whether perceptions and experiences of stolen goods disposal varied by demographic variables or browsing activity. Findings suggest that a high volume of stolen goods are perceived to be advertised in second-hand online markets; there is a willingness among a substantial minority of users to receive stolen goods online; and there is an appetite among the majority of users to disrupt the sale of stolen goods online. Theoretical and applied prevention and disruption implications of these findings are explored. |
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| Item Description: | Literaturverzeichnis: Seite 39-41 |
| ISSN: | 1744-0580 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/17440572.2022.2142781 |
