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Mechanisms of affinity fraud victimization

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  • Thomas Dearden
  • Jill O. Jasperson
  • Ronald Mellado Miller

Abstract

Purpose - This study aims to investigate the relationship between religiosity, belief in a just world (BJW), trust and affinity fraud. Design/methodology/approach - Using an online panel vendor, this study collected survey data from 1,030 participants. Participants are balanced based on US Census data. Findings - This study finds evidence that religiosity and, to a lesser extent, trust were correlated with choosing an affinity investor but not BJW. Overall, this study adds to the literature on fraud by examining the potential processes of tricking a victim. Originality/value - This study examines the complex decision-making around investing with fraudsters. This study disentangles the relationship between affinity fraud, decision-making, trust and religiosity. Furthermore, this consider the reasons why a shared affinity may increase trust through the lens of the decision-maker.

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  • Thomas Dearden & Jill O. Jasperson & Ronald Mellado Miller, 2024. "Mechanisms of affinity fraud victimization," Journal of Financial Crime, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, vol. 32(1), pages 64-76, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:eme:jfcpps:jfc-01-2024-0017
    DOI: 10.1108/JFC-01-2024-0017
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