Understanding The Phenomenon and Risks of Identity Theft and Fraud on Social Media

Authors

  • Ahmad Rafi Ilzan Faculty of Industrial Engineering, Telkom University, Bandung, Indonesia Author
  • Reihaini Fikria Bunga Oktaviani Faculty of Industrial Engineering, Telkom University, Bandung, Indonesia Author
  • Farhan Muzammil Yusuf Faculty of Industrial Engineering, Telkom University, Bandung, Indonesia Author
  • Dirk Jan Wegman School of Building, Business and Technology, Saxion University of Applied Sciences, Netherlands Author
  • Nazwa Yaqzhania Imtiyaz Faculty of Industrial Engineering, Telkom University, Bandung, Indonesia Author
  • DedenWitarsyah Faculty of Industrial Engineering, Telkom University, Bandung, Indonesia Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61973/apjisdt.v101.3

Keywords:

Privacy, Identity theft, Fraud, Social media, Internet.

Abstract

The use of social media platforms has created new opportunities for people to connect and share information with one another. However, this has also increased the risk of identity theft and fraud. The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the phenomenon of identity theft and fraud on social media by exploring the various methods used by perpetrators to gain access to personal information, the ways in which they utilize this information to commit fraud, and the impact that these crimes can have on the victim’s privacy. This paper will also examine the various strategies that individuals and organizations can use to protect their privacy on the internet from identity theft and fraud on social media. Ultimately, this paper aims to increase understanding of the risks of social media use and to provide practical recommendations for minimizing these risks.

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Published

2023-10-14

How to Cite

Understanding The Phenomenon and Risks of Identity Theft and Fraud on Social Media. (2023). Asia Pacific Journal of Information System and Digital Transformation, 1(01), 23-32. https://doi.org/10.61973/apjisdt.v101.3