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The rising phenomenon of financial scams: evidence from Japan

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  • Yoshihiko Kadoya
  • Mostafa Saidur Rahim Khan
  • Tomomi Yamane

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Purpose - This study aims to examine the demographic, socio-economic and personality determinants of financial scams. Design/methodology/approach - This study uses data on scams collected in Hiroshima prefecture in Japan for the analysis and analyzes using the logit regression model. Findings - The results show that the current level of financial dissatisfaction increases the probability of being a victim of a financial scam. No other demographic or socio-economic factor is related to incidents of financial scams. Using the “big five personality traits,” this study finds that lower conscientiousness is the only personality trait that increases the probability of being a victim of a financial scam. Research limitations/implications - Overall, the results suggest that people with low conscientiousness could be easy targets of financial scams and financially dissatisfied people could engage in potentially risky and fraudulent projects. Originality/value - Financial scams are a long-standing concern for Japan. Every year, an increasing number of financial scams are being reported, though there are very few empirical studies examining victims’ profiles and other determining factors.

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  • Yoshihiko Kadoya & Mostafa Saidur Rahim Khan & Tomomi Yamane, 2020. "The rising phenomenon of financial scams: evidence from Japan," Journal of Financial Crime, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, vol. 27(2), pages 387-396, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:eme:jfcpps:jfc-05-2019-0057
    DOI: 10.1108/JFC-05-2019-0057
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    1. Norzitah Abdul Karim & Zainora Ab Wahid & Syahrul-Niza Kamarul Ariffin & Sharifah Heryati Syed Nor & Ahmad Najib Nazlan & Salina Kassim, 2023. "Financial Literacy among University Students and its Implications towards Financial Scams," Information Management and Business Review, AMH International, vol. 15(3), pages 124-128.

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