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dc.contributor.authorWeber, Paull
dc.contributor.authorSchaper, Michael
dc.contributor.authorTeo, Stephen
dc.contributor.authorGeneste, Louis
dc.contributor.editorAnon
dc.date.accessioned2017-01-30T15:36:08Z
dc.date.available2017-01-30T15:36:08Z
dc.date.created2011-06-29T20:02:01Z
dc.date.issued2011
dc.identifier.citationWeber, Paull C. and Schaper, Michael T. and Teo, Stephen and Geneste, Louis. 2011. Small business scams: a preliminary overview and investigation, Proceedings of 56th ICSB World Conference, Jun 15 2011, pp. 1-20. Stockholm, Sweden: International Council for Small Business.
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/47853
dc.description.abstract

This paper provides an overview of the current level of understanding about scams perpetrated against small businesses, and also reports on a preliminary study which highlights various forms of the phenomenon. A scam is a form of fraudulent, illegal activity that invites potential victims to accept an offer which leads to the loss of financial, organisational or personal resources. The limited research evidence available to date suggests that small businesses are particularly vulnerable to this type of criminal activity, are less likely to report such events, are likely to be subject to repeat attacks, and are particularly susceptible to online approaches. The ten cases reported in this paper are suggestive of a relatively high level of occurrence and a surprisingly high level of ignorance of the risks that these scams represent. A future research agenda is outlined.

dc.publisherInternational Council for Small Business
dc.titleSmall business scams: a preliminary overview and investigation
dc.typeConference Paper
dcterms.source.startPage1
dcterms.source.endPage20
dcterms.source.titleProceedings of 56th ICSB World Conference
dcterms.source.seriesProceedings of 56th ICSB World Conference
dcterms.source.conferenceBack to the future: changes in perspectives of global entrepreneurship and innovation
dcterms.source.conference-start-dateJun 15 2011
dcterms.source.conferencelocationStockholm, Sweden
dcterms.source.placeStockholm, Sweden
curtin.departmentSchool of Management
curtin.accessStatusOpen access


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