Maria-Assumpta Ukaefu: Addressing Online Fraud: Exploring Fake Websites and Demographics
In today's digital landscape, there's a constant struggle against scammers who seize every opportunity to deceive. Due to a lack of awareness, many individuals have fallen victim to this escalating threat, despite the availability of some protective measures.
To investigate how demographics influence the ability to detect fake and potentially fraudulent online shopping platforms, similar to popular sites like eBay, I conducted research, created two identical shopping sites, and invited participants to identify the counterfeit one. The outcomes yielded fascinating insights, and I'm eager to unveil my research findings.
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