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Victimization Analysis Based On Routine Activitiy Theory for Cyber-Love Scam in Malaysia

Nowadays, cyber-love scam cases in Malaysia are increasing along with cutting-edge technological advances. Therefore, this paper employs quantitative research methodology to explore the factors that influence the susceptibility to cyber-love scam victimization in Malaysia among individuals who have been victims of cyber-love scams and lodged the police reports in the state of Selangor, Malaysia. Based on Routine Activity Theory, this study investigates the relationship between demographic variables such as age, education level, marital status, monthly income and independent variables such as level of computer skills and the level of cyber fraud awareness. The findings of this study are useful for policy makers and enforcement agencies to protect the Internet users in Malaysia.