Jack Whittaker
Biographic Data
| ID | 4425690 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Jack Whittaker |
| GIVEN NAMES | Jack |
| FAMILY NAME | Whittaker |
| SIGNATURE | WHITTAKER J |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Surrey |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-3669-9066 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 4 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 5 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2020 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Online shopping fraud website production
Purpose Online non-delivery fraud has expanded rapidly alongside the growth of e-commerce. The actors who technically enable this crime remain understudied. This paper aims to examine deviant website developers involved in producing fraudulent online shopping websites. It focuses specifically on websites used in “pet scams” and how socio-technical mechanisms sustain this type of fraud. Design/methodology/approach The study draws on qualitative da…
More than splitting hairs
This paper explores the legal, social and ethical drivers behind readdressing the synonymous use of the words ‘fraud’ and ‘scam’ in the United Kingdom. Drawing on a variety of data from across academia, professional practice and the media, this paper challenges and redefines prevailing narratives and reporting practices. It explores the difficulties of inaccurate terminology in referring to fraudulent acts in the media, in academia and in public …
An exploratory study of victimisation and near misses in online shopping fraud
Exploring the voluntary response to cyber-fraud
Understanding pet scams
Advance fee and non-delivery frauds have become very common with the growing preference for online shopping and the new opportunities this brings for online offenders. This article uses unique access to a volunteer group’s database focused on preventing pet scams to explore this type of crime. Distances, among other factors, make the purchase of pets online common in countries such as the USA, Australia and South Africa. This modality of purchase…
An exploratory study of victimisation and near misses in online shopping fraud
More than splitting hairs
This paper explores the legal, social and ethical drivers behind readdressing the synonymous use of the words ‘fraud’ and ‘scam’ in the United Kingdom. Drawing on a variety of data from across academia, professional practice and the media, this paper challenges and redefines prevailing narratives and reporting practices. It explores the difficulties of inaccurate terminology in referring to fraudulent acts in the media, in academia and in public …
Exploring the voluntary response to cyber-fraud
Understanding pet scams
Advance fee and non-delivery frauds have become very common with the growing preference for online shopping and the new opportunities this brings for online offenders. This article uses unique access to a volunteer group’s database focused on preventing pet scams to explore this type of crime. Distances, among other factors, make the purchase of pets online common in countries such as the USA, Australia and South Africa. This modality of purchase…
Exploring the voluntary response to cyber-fraud
An exploratory study of victimisation and near misses in online shopping fraud
More than splitting hairs
This paper explores the legal, social and ethical drivers behind readdressing the synonymous use of the words ‘fraud’ and ‘scam’ in the United Kingdom. Drawing on a variety of data from across academia, professional practice and the media, this paper challenges and redefines prevailing narratives and reporting practices. It explores the difficulties of inaccurate terminology in referring to fraudulent acts in the media, in academia and in public …
Online shopping fraud website production
Purpose Online non-delivery fraud has expanded rapidly alongside the growth of e-commerce. The actors who technically enable this crime remain understudied. This paper aims to examine deviant website developers involved in producing fraudulent online shopping websites. It focuses specifically on websites used in “pet scams” and how socio-technical mechanisms sustain this type of fraud. Design/methodology/approach The study draws on qualitative da…
Cybercrime and Law Enforcement Studies (5 works) · Business (3 works) · Computer Science (3 works) · Crime, Illicit Activities, and Governance (3 works) · Computer security (2 works) · Economics (2 works) · Exploratory research (2 works) · Internet privacy (2 works) · Political science (2 works) · Psychology (2 works)