A Quantitative Analysis on the Sentencing Disparity in Online Romance Scam Cases in United States: A Focal Concern Theory Perspective
An online romance scam occurs when a criminal creates a fake online identity to manipulate a victim into developing affection and trust before financially exploiting them. It has resulted in billions of dollars in losses globally, impacting victims financially emotionally. Based on focal concern the...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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2025
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Crime & delinquency
Year: 2025, Volume: 71, Issue: 11, Pages: 3478-3506 |
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Volltext (kostenfrei) |
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