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Identity theft reports of adolescents

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  • Catherine D. Marcum
  • George E. Higgins
  • Alexandria Mackinnon

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Purpose - The purpose of this paper was to explore the identity theft victimization experiences of high school students, as well as the predictors of it being reported to school counselors. Design/methodology/approach - In July and August 2014, an online survey was sent to every registered member of the American School Counselor’s Association (ASCA). School counselors were questioned about their experiences in regarding online victimization of their students. Findings - Results of this analysis revealed extremely interesting predictors of school counselor demographics related to the number of reports filed by students. Research limitations/implications - There was a small response rate because the survey was sent to all registered members of the ASCA, instead of a specific targeted group (which would have been more appropriate). Practical implications - The results indicate a need for further resources and training dedicated to school counselors to manage identity theft victimization of students. Originality/value - As far as the authors are aware, no other study of this kind has previously been performed. In addition, there is little known about identity theft victimization of adolescents.

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  • Catherine D. Marcum & George E. Higgins & Alexandria Mackinnon, 2016. "Identity theft reports of adolescents," Journal of Financial Crime, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, vol. 23(4), pages 965-973, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:eme:jfcpps:jfc-07-2015-0038
    DOI: 10.1108/JFC-07-2015-0038
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    Identity theft; Victimization;

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