Pandemic and predation: an analysis of economic stressors and online scam susceptibility during COVID-19.
The societal response to the COVID-19 pandemic moved much human interaction online, increasing the risk of widespread cybercrime victimization. We were interested in measuring the changes in the online behaviors of Floridians in December 2020. A survey of 3,000 residents assessed their vulnerability...
| Publicado en: | Journal of Crime & Justice Vol. 49; no. 3; pp. 291 - 307 |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Jul2026
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