QUT Centre for Justice will host a panel discussion as part of National Scams Awareness Week 2024, themed “Stop a Scam, Share a Story.”
Fraud affects millions of victims worldwide. However, there are many myths and misconceptions about fraud victimisation as well as negative stereotypes about who is involved. In a bid to challenge this, there are many victims who bravely share their own personal stories of financial and emotional betrayal.
Please join us as we discuss media representations of victims, with a focus on romance fraud. Both Stephanie and Tracy will share their own experiences of deception, while Cassandra, Laura and Phoebe will share insights from their research into this area. The discussion aims to shed light on how offenders operate and manipulate their victims, through showcasing the reality and extent of their deception. Importantly, the discussion will focus on how media narratives of victimisation can help or hinder support of those involved. It will also cover what to look out for to prevent it from happening to ourselves and our loved ones, and what can be done to better respond to this growing type of victimisation.”
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