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The Espouse of Women in the Online Romance Fraud World: Role of Sociocultural Experiences and Digital Technologies

Abubakari, Yushawu·2024·Deviant Behavior
DOI 10.1080/01639625.2023.2263137
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Online romance fraud is a form of cybercrime that has pervasive consequence on both individuals and organizations. As against previous studies that predominantly focus on male scammers, this study examines the influence of sociocultural experiences and technological modalities on women’s involvement in online romance fraud in Tamale, Ghana. The study employs a blend of feminist criminology and Cressey’s Fraud Triangle Theory to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the engagement of women in the scamming phenomenon in this region. Employing the experiences of fifteen (15) female scammers, the results show that sociocultural backgrounds of female scammers, combined with the internet’s inherent opportunities, play a pivotal role in determining the engagement. The sociocultural background of women, coupled with the technological nature of the act, plays a significant role in driving their engagement in these illicit activities: motivation to offend and opportunity through social relationships. This study emphasizes how technological pathways enhance the opportunities available to women, highlighting the ways in which the digital landscape of such frauds potentially allows women to evade legal and societal repercussions. In conclusion, this study highlights the need for a comprehensive approach that considers both the technological aspects and the underlying societal constructs that facilitate them.

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Authors
Abubakari, Y.
Affiliations
University of Wrocław (PL)
Corresponding author
Abubakari, Yushawu
ORCID
Abubakari, Yushawu
Venue
Deviant Behavior
Publisher
Informa UK Limited
Published
2023-09-25
Volume
45
Issue
5
Pages
708-735
ISSN
  • 0163-9625 (ISSN-L)
  • 1521-0456
DOI
10.1080/01639625.2023.2263137
OpenAlex
W4387025399
Cited by
26
References
7
Citations by year
2026: 11 · 2025: 8 · 2024: 7
FWCI
6.10
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
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Deviant Behavior (publishedVersion)
Funders
Narodowa Agencja Wymiany Akademickiej
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Law › Cybercrime and Law Enforcement Studies
  • Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Stalking, Cyberstalking, and Harassment
  • Social Sciences › Law › Criminal Justice and Penology
Keywords
sociocultural experience, digital technologies, feminist criminology, fraud triangle, Tamale, Ghana

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