RT Article
T1 Hello, You’ve been hacked: a study of victim notification preferences
JF Journal of crime and justice
VO 48
IS 1
SP 56
OP 72
A1 Muniz, Caitlyn N.
A2 Fisher, Taylor
A2 Smith, Katelyn
A2 Ali, Roan
A2 Howell, Christian Jordan
A2 Maimon, David 1978-
LA English
YR 2025
UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/1916275346
AB In the context of identity theft, raising victims’ awareness is crucial to mitigate ensuing fraud. This study employs a two-part approach to evaluate the mode and content preferences for identity theft victimization notifications as well as recipients’ willingness to engage with these notifications. Notably, results underscore young adults’ inclination toward text message notifications featuring legitimizing credentials, signifying authenticity, and fostering rapid responses. Surprisingly, a randomized controlled trial yields a counterintuitive finding: actual identity theft victims display restrained interaction with text-based notifications, regardless of credential presence. The implications of these unexpected patterns guide theory and aid in the development of proactive policy initiatives.
K1 Victimization
K1 Fraud
K1 Identity Theft
K1 Cybercrime
DO 10.1080/0735648X.2024.2340554