Cybercrime over Internet Love Scams in Malaysia: A Discussion on the Theoretical Perspectives, Connecting Factors and Keys to the Problem

Abstract

Increasing cybercrime cases related to the Internet has alert the authority bodies of the country to investigate the causes and actions that need to be taken. Malaysia as a developing country that looking towards advancement of ICT usage in various sectors need to take firm and strategic actions to overcome cybercrime particularly love scams that affect the development of wise generation and degradation of economic growth. There is also a need to take further look into this matter from the ethical point of views. Perhaps, holistic views of the problem causes and solution can be highlighted. Thus this paper will discuss on the theoretical perspectives based on Kantianism, Social Contract Theory, Rule and Act Utilitarianism. Some possible causes to the problem were also identified including from the weaknesses of the victims or advancement of ICT usage itself. In the end, proactive solutions are proposed to deal with the issue involving cooperation from the individual internet users also the authority departments in the countries involved.

Cybercrime Through Love Scams: What Women Should Know?

“…Whitty (2018) found that 60% of women have more historical evidence of romance scams than men, most of whom are middle-aged and welleducated. Unlike Hamsi et al (2015), the victims' weaknesses and the ICT application advancement are the causes that expose the victims to cybercrimes.…”

“…The man told the victim that he wanted to give her RM650,000 after one month of online friendship. According to Hamsi et al (2015), these love scam cases explain that scammers set up fake identities at online dating and social networking sites, then make contact and develop an intimate online relationship with the victims. After some time, they create a situation in the urgent need of money, and the victims make several transactions.…”

“…Even though Saad (2018) believes that scammers target married women as the victims, according to Hamsi et al (2015), scammers prefer unmarried women looking for partners. It is due to the growing number of dating-match websites, online social networks, and chat rooms.…”

“…This crime is committed by irresponsible individuals or groups seeking profit in a wrong way and is prohibited by Islam. Cybercrime describes various types of illegal activities that occur in cyberspace, such as hacking systems and sabotaging communications (Hamsi et al, 2015).…”

Analysis of Security Awareness in using Technology and Social Media at Muhammadiyah University of Riau

“…Then [9] also conducted a study entitled "Cybercrime over Internet Love Scams in Malaysia: A Discussion on the Theoretical Perspectives, Connecting Factors and Keys to the Problem". His research concluded that the action of love scammers not only violates the law but also violates morals.…”