RT Article
T1 Virtual item trade scams: A typology of young victims
JF International review of victimology
VO 31
IS 2
SP 203
OP 220
A1 Kristiansen, Søren 1971-
A1 Jensen, Aksel Vassard
A1 Nimgaard, Mathias
A1 Ludvigsen, Emil
A2 Jensen, Aksel Vassard
A2 Nimgaard, Mathias
A2 Ludvigsen, Emil
LA English
YR 2025
UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/1921375736
AB This study examined behavioral differences across groups of children and young people who have been victims of virtual item trade scams to explore the potential for grouping this type of victims into meaningful clusters. Using data from a representative survey among Danish children and young people (n = 1,026), three clusters of trade scam victims that showed significant internal homogeneity as well as cross-cluster differences were identified. Based on their modal behavior, these clusters were labeled Moderately Engaged Gamers, Diverse Active Gamers, and Highly Engaged Gamers. The typology represents a first step toward a better understanding of different types of virtual item trade scam victims and their behavioral patterns. Implications for policy and preventive measures on game design, personal, and parental levels are discussed.
K1 Youth
K1 virtual items
K1 trading scams
K1 gaming
K1 Cluster Analysis
DO 10.1177/02697580241258786