Шахрайство з використанням електронних платіжних систем: схеми та шляхи запобігання / Frauds with the Use of Electronic Payment Systems: the Schemes and the Ways of Prevention
Journal Title: Журнал східноєвропейського права - Year 2018, Vol 47, Issue
Abstract
The article is devoted to the latest method of committing frauds – by use of electronic payment systems. The authors provided official statistical data of the total number of crimes under Article 190 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine - “Fraud”, and the number of crimes under Para. 3 of Article 190 of the Criminal Code – “Fraud by Use of Electronic Payment Transaction” (45 735 and 3578 respectively). The total number of frauds has increased by 8 times in 2016 as compared with 1990. The authors propose their view as to the reasons of high latency of this crime. Among them are distrust in law enforcement bodies efficiency and reluctance to look like a deceived person in the eyes of the immediate surroundings. The reasons of difficulties of detecting this type of frauds are also analyzed. Аccording to the authors, the main reason is an uncomplicated procedure of identifying in electronic payment systems. It should be emphasized the current construction of Para. 3 of Article 190 of the CCU is outdated, because it is not adapted to the realities of the development of technical progress. The authors give their own practical advices about the prevention of frauds with use electronic payment systems. These advices could help not to become a victim of such an offense. The authors noted about special sites, where a person can find information about the bank, through which the transaction takes place. In conclusion emphasized the need to implement measures to prevent frauds (situational prevention) as well as measures to informing the public about schemes of widespread frauds.
Authors and Affiliations
Olena Shostko, Alina Mak
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