An Analysis of the Characteristics of Victims of Special Fraud
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.52731/lbds.v001.035Keywords:
special fraud, awareness of damage, information on Special FraudAbstract
There are various crimes that threaten our daily lives. Among them, special fraud, in which criminals impersonate family members, deceive victims, and demand money from them, has become a problem. Although the number of special frauds has been on the decline since its peak in 1997, the number of victims has not dissipated. The government, police, financial institutions, and others are cooperating to take various measures. However, at present, many people are easily deceived.Therefore, this study aims to clarify the awareness of victims based on a questionnaire survey of victims and those who escaped being victimized.
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