Exploring correlates of reporting cybercrime victimization to law enforcement

• In Event: Digital Criminology: Security and Safety in Digital Environments

Abstract

Researchers have explored the behavioral and attitudinal correlates of various forms of cybercrime victimization. Less research has explored the individual level correlates of reporting victimization experiences to various helping agencies, including law enforcement. This study utilizes a sample of US victims to understand the behavioral and demographic relationships affecting reporting and non-reporting both personal and economic cybercrime victimization. A mixed methods approach is used to understand the drivers for contacting state and local law enforcement agencies for assistance, and the outcomes of these interactions. The implications for policing and victim support will be discussed in detail. 

Authors

• Karen Holt, Michigan State University

• Thomas J. Holt, Michigan State University

• Rachel McNealey, Michigan State University

• Taylor Fisher, Michigan State University

• Julie Krupa, Michigan State University