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C/EI/51. To what extent does ICT contribute to Internet fraud within society?

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2100
DATE:
2007
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The paper looks into the issue of Internet fraud examining the extent of the problem, the mechanisms by which fraud is committed and how it can be prevented. Sociological theories of trust are reviewed with reference to their application in the virtual world. The extent to which ICT contributes to Internet fraud within society is assessed arguing whether people are staying offline for fear of becoming victims of fraud.

 

KEYWORDS: Internet fraud, cybercrime, ICT, offline,