Cassandra Cross is an Associate Professor in the School of Justice. She is also the Associate Dean (Learning & Teaching), Faculty of Creative Industries, Education and Social Justice. She has recently completed a Senior Research Fellowship, with the Cybersecurity Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) on the topic of romance fraud.
Previously, Cassandra worked as a research/policy officer with the Queensland Police Service, where she commenced research on the topic of online fraud and was awarded a Churchill Fellowship in 2011. Since taking up her position at QUT in 2012, she has published in this area across several journals and continued her research into online fraud focusing across the prevention, victim support and policing aspects of this crime.
Cassandra has received over AUD $1.3 million in grants and industry funding to further this work.
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‘Fraud affects millions of individuals globally. The recorded financial losses are staggering, with billions of dollars lost annually. Further, this does not take into account the many non-financial harms experienced. Despite the magnitude of these losses, there are significant gaps that exist in our understanding of fraud, the ways in which we prosecute offenders, prevent and disrupt victimisation, and support those who have been defrauded.
My research focuses on improving the situation for fraud victims, both here in Australia and overseas. Part of this is bringing a greater recognition to the reality of fraud victimisation, one that moves away from the negative stereotypes and victim blaming which currently occurs. Fraud destroys individuals, families, and communities and in many cases, is entirely avoidable. There is a critical need to do more in this area, and I seek to contribute in whatever small ways I can.’
Research projects
Books by Cassandra Cross
Cyber Frauds, Scams, and their Victims
37 citations on Scopus
Journal articles by Cassandra Cross
Recruitment Fraud: Increased opportunities for exploitation in times of uncertainty?
Exploiting trust for financial gain: An overview of business email compromise (BEC) fraud
- 1 citations on Scopus
Scambaiter narratives of victims and offenders and their influence on the policing of fraud
'Oh we can't actually do anything about that': The problematic nature of jurisdiction for online fraud victims
- 3 citations on Scopus
Policing fraud in England and Wales: examining constables' and sergeants' online fraud preparedness
- 7 citations on Scopus
Who is to blame? Exploring accountability in fraud victimisation
- citations on Scopus
Reflections on the reporting of fraud in Australia
- citations on Scopus
Is online fraud just fraud? Examining the efficacy of the digital divide
6 citations on Web of Science- 5 citations on Scopus
Feature articles by Cassandra Cross
Three Paper Thursday: Broken Hearts and Empty Wallets
Fake COVID-19 testing kits and lockdown puppy scams: how to protect yourself from fraud in a pandemic
$2.5 billion lost over a decade: ‘Nigerian princes’ lose their sheen, but scams are on the rise
Beware of bushfire scams: how fraudsters take advantage of those in need
From catfish to romance fraud, how to avoid getting caught in any online scam
There’s a gap between what people expect when they report cybercrime, and what police can deliver
How to get away with fraud: the successful techniques of scamming
What could a My Health Record data breach look like?
Another day, another data breach - what to do when it happens to you
More than just money: getting caught in a romance scam could cost you your life
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Associate Professor Cassandra Cross
Associate Professor, Faculty of CI, Education & Social Justice
Dr Cassandra Cross is currently Associate Dean (Learning & Teaching), Faculty of Creative Industries, Education and Social Justice. She also holds a position as an Associate Professor in the School of Justice, Queensland University of Technology. She has recently completed a Senior Research Fellowship, with the Cybersecurity Cooperative Research Centre...
