The Effects of Risky Behaviors and Social Factors on the Frequency of Fraud Victimization Among Known Victims
Target suitability factors such as loneliness, financial fragility, and risky financial preferences and behaviors are associated with a higher frequency of fraud victimization among older adults. Consumer education should include information on reducing risky behaviors that can increase fraud exposure. More frequent social engagement may not be protective. Older adults who are financially fragile and experiencing loneliness require more safeguards.
Authors
- Lynn Langton (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5706-3921)
- Marguerite DeLiema (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9807-5910)
- M. Daniel Brannock (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8095-547X)
- Siyu Gao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-5210-6435)
Institutions
- University of Minnesota (US)
- United States Department of Justice (US)
- International Justice Mission (US)
- RTI International (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Innovation in Aging
- Published
- 2024-12-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igae111
- Citations
- 7
- Primary Topic
- Cybercrime and Law Enforcement Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 5.45
Funders
- U.S. Department of Justice
- FINRA Investor Education Foundation
- Office of Justice Programs
- National Institute of Justice