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Fraud Victimisation and Prevention

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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.

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  1. University of the Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs, Australia

    Tim Prenzler

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  1. Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand

    Antje Deckert

  2. University of South Australia, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

    Rick Sarre

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Prenzler, T. (2017). Fraud Victimisation and Prevention. In: Deckert, A., Sarre, R. (eds) The Palgrave Handbook of Australian and New Zealand Criminology, Crime and Justice. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-55747-2_18

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