Cybercrime Measure and Prevention of Online Fraud in Edo, State, Nigeria

The abstract effectively summarizes the scope by stating the study’s focus on the effects of cybercrimes measures and prevention of online fraud in Edo State. it clearly outlines the specific objectives: examining poverty’s influence, assessing the effectiveness of the legal frameworks, and evaluating law enforcement effectiveness in combating cybercrime. The use of Routine Activities Theory (RAT), is appropriately introduced, anchoring the study scientifically. Methodology is briefly mentioned (use of secondary data), which suits the study scope. The abstract highlight key findings such as socio-economic and technological factors driving cybercrime, deficiencies in law enforcement and awareness and challenges in prevention measures. It presents practical recommendations, including improving digital literacy, equipping law enforcement and promoting job creation and vocational training. Keywords: Cybercrime, Cybersecurity, Measure, Prevention, Socio-economic