Book chapter
Fraud Victimisation and Prevention
Palgrave Handbook of Australian and New Zealand Criminology, Crime and Justice. Part II: Patterns of Crime, pp.269-283
Palgrave Macmillan
2017
Abstract
This chapter explores key dimensions and trends in official indicators of fraud in Australia and New Zealand, including recorded allegations, surveys, and convictions. Contrary to trends in a number of major crime categories, fraud appears to be increasing, driven in part by opportunities in cyberspace. The chapter also includes case studies of major recent frauds, highlighting the potential for large financial losses. A review of enforcement and prevention efforts in both countries demonstrates the need for much more effective action than is currently the case.
Details
- Title
- Fraud Victimisation and Prevention
- Authors
- Timothy Prenzler (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast
- Contributors
- Antje Deckert (Editor)Rick Sarre (Editor)
- Publication details
- Palgrave Handbook of Australian and New Zealand Criminology, Crime and Justice. Part II: Patterns of Crime, pp.269-283
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Date published
- 2017
- DOI
- 10.1007/978-3-319-55747-2_18
- ISBN
- 9783319557465
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Law and Society; School of Law and Criminology - Legacy
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99450419202621
- Output Type
- Book chapter
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