I’m thrilled to announce my first sole guest-edited special issue with Crime & Delinquency (@CandD_Journal) on Online Financial Crimes and Global Responses. Submission details and contact information are provided below. Deadline for initial abstract proposals: May 15, 2025.

A recent interview between me and the Wired Magazine chatted about how loneliness is fueling a rise in romance scams. Scammers are taking advantage of people looking for connection, leading to heartbreak and financial loss. Read more:.

I just concluded my role as an expert witness in an online romance scam and money laundering case at the Northern District Court of Iowa. The six-month process strengthen my understanding of legal procedures and reaffirmed my commitment to preventing online scam victimization.

RT @UTArlington: Congratulations to UTA aerospace engineering major and Olympian Austen Smith on winning bronze at the Paris Olympics in th….

Here's another paper that's just been published, which I believe will be my last one for this summer. This is a follow-up sentencing paper to my previous one analyzing Chinese online romance scam cases. Check it out!🤟.

Two new pubs 🚨 . 1. Published with .@timothydickins2, quantitatively explores scammers’ linguistic features, published on .@JournalofCandJ. 2. A strong collaborative work with colleagues published on .@SSCRatSage.

RT @NC_Renic: My document management system is fast and intuitive. You just need to understand the obvious differences between:. Final.doc….

RT @gsucjc: 👉 Please welcome the latest PhD graduates from our program! Matt Sanchez, MariTere Molinet, Cameron Hoffman, Logan Ledford, and….

RT @gsucjc: 👉 From our Alum @FZWang712. Featuring her work with @VolkanTopalli and as a member of @GSU_EBCS . @UTC_SCJS @GSU_Research @Conv….

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RT @gsucjc: 👉 Our very own @VolkanTopalli will be speaking on his work with alum @FZWang712 on #futurecrime #catfishing and #exponentialcri….

This research expands on my 2023 study, challenging the notion that fraudsters involved in pig butchering scams do so voluntarily. It reveals cases where fraudsters could be victims of trafficking, forced into participating in scams. Check it below: .

RT @Whotfismick: 2 hours of cooking just to eat in 10 minutes and now i've gotta wash everything.

🚨 New Pub to start 2024!. In collaboration with @VolkanTopalli, our research published in Computers in Human Behavior uncovers a new online fraud, blending elements of romance scams and catfishing. We name it IMFI. Check it out! .

I technically did not take a full single day off🥲, but yep, official start writing and preparing classes tomorrow✌️.

Me and my department had a blast time with @VolkanTopalli and twitterless @mikkosiponen. Thank you again for flying out for this speaker event! I hope you all enjoy your time at Arlington, Texas and let’s catch up again at the upcoming ASC or my future visit to Alabama 🤓

RT @Ledaigle: Dr. Fang Wang @FZWang712 and I are conducting a study about online romance scams. We have created a survey that is open to an….

📣 Hello, my friends on Twitter!.Me and Dr. @Ledaigle are currently conducting a research survey to understand online romance scam (ORS) victimization. The survey is open to anyone who has or has not experienced ORS. We appreciate your valuable inputs!.

RT @DrCassCross: Today is World Romance Scam Prevention Day. It is a timely moment to acknowledge the prevalence of this #fraud & its devas….

RT @bkwylie_: How do I get students to DO THE READING? I'm using @hypothes_is - Each reading is an assignment (complete/incomplete, counts….