| NCJ Number: |
141396  |
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| Title: |
LET'S DRIVE CON ARTISTS OUT OF BUSINESS |
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| Document: |
PDF |
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| Date Published: |
1992 |
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| Annotation: |
This report, directed to those involved with educating the public abut con games and providing a means to handle grievances, explores current trends, surveys common frauds, considers Federal, State, and local prevention efforts, and identifies resources that provide printed materials, technical assistance, and other information. |
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| Abstract: |
Con games in addition to their economic costs pose a more subtle threat because they feed on greed and violate trust. Prevention needs to be given top priority on the criminal justice policy agenda. Raising public awareness and educating consumers as to ways to distinguish fraudulent schemes from legitimate businesses, charities, and promotions, can reduce substantially the risk of victimization. Victims should be persuaded to report the crime to law enforcement and consumer groups rather than be blamed for their gullibility. Program profiles illustrate fraud prevention strategies and the importance of community partnerships. |
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| Main Term(s): |
Confidence game; Crime specific countermeasures |
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| Index Term(s): |
Crime Control Programs; Crime costs; Crime prevention education; Crime prevention planning |
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| Sponsoring Agency: |
Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA)
Washington, DC 20531
National Crime Prevention Council
Arlington, VA 22202-4801
National Institute of Justice/
Rockville, MD 20849
NCJRS Photocopy Services
Rockville, MD 20849-6000 |
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| Corporate Author: |
National Crime Prevention Council
United States of America |
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| Sale Source: |
National Institute of Justice/
NCJRS paper reproduction
Box 6000, Dept F
Rockville, MD 20849
United States of America
NCJRS Photocopy Services
Box 6000
Rockville, MD 20849-6000
United States of America |
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| Page Count: |
23 |
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| Format: |
Document |
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| Type: |
Report (Annual/Periodic) |
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| Language: |
English |
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| Country: |
United States of America |
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http://www.ncjrs.gov/App/publications/abstract.aspx?ID=141396 |
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