Essays about: "scam"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 9 essays containing the word scam.

1. 1. Scams and Counter-Scams: An Investigation Into the Deception Tactics of Phone Scammers and Scambaiters

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Sociologi; Lunds universitet/Sociologiska institutionen

   Author : Elina Werther; [2023]
   Keywords : scamming; scambaiting; scam calls; victimhood; performances; manipulation; ideal victim s ; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : The purpose of this thesis is to investigate the techniques that scammers and scambaiters use in phone conversations to deceive each other and accomplish their respective goals. Seeing how the number of people losing money to scams continues to rise every year, there is an urgent need for more research to raise awareness of common scam tactics. READ MORE

3. 2. Challenges of Online Security for Senior Citizens

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för data- och systemvetenskap

   Author : Sinthujan Sivagumaran; [2023]
   Keywords : senior citizens; elderly; cyber security; online security; challenges; remedies;

   Abstract : Senior citizens are among the most vulnerable groups of cyber victimization in today’s contexts. Ensuring online security for the elderly has become extremely critical as the global elderly population is on the rise and the incident of cyber victimization is rapidly growing causing financial and societal problems for them. READ MORE

4. 3. Characterizing Bitcoin Spam Emails : An analysis of what makes certain Bitcoin spams generate millions of dollars

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för datavetenskap

   Author : Axel Flodmark; Markus Jakum; [2022]
   Keywords : bitcoin; spam; scam; blockchain;

   Abstract : Bitcoin scams cause billions of dollars worth of damage every year, targeting both large corporations as well as individuals. A commonly used method for these scams is spam emails. READ MORE

5. 4. THE MURDER BUSINESS

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för journalistik, medier och kommunikation

   Author : Stoianov Dumitru; [2021-07-30]
   Keywords : corruption; Moldova; Kaufland; misuse of power;

   Abstract : The subject of my investigation, called “The Murder Business”1, if defined in one word, is corruption. On one hand this corruption depicts the vulnerability of Moldovan legal system to protect such fundamental rights (as defined by Moldovan Constitution) as private property and right to life2. READ MORE

6. 5. Email load and stress impact on susceptibility to phishing and scam emails

   University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Digitala tjänster och system

   Author : Emils Rozentals; [2021]
   Keywords : phishing; scam; email load; stress; workload; COVID-19;

   Abstract : How does the email load and stress affect the susceptibility to phishing and scam emails? The study was conducted with a Qualitative research approach. Semi-structured interviews were selected for the data gathering. Thematic Analysis was used to analyze Empirical data. READ MORE