CYSE 201S – Cybercrime Victimization Reporting

Why do you think individuals don’t report cybercrime victimization?  Describe your views on the topic.

There are many reasons why people don’t report on cybercrimes. For one, they may not have an understanding of what happened, whom to call, and what to do about it. Alternatively, people that may know won’t want to out of embarrassment or possible danger that will come to them or the people around them. In addition, it could affect their reputation or how they’re seen. Finally, when individuals think about the scope of the internet, they may feel like it’s pointless to try to report on it in the first place. These are some of the many reasons why people aren’t inclined to report on cybercrimes and how it leads to the dark figure of crime.

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