ANÁLISE DA PRÁTICA DO CRIME DE FRAUDE PERPETRADO POR ORGANIZAÇÕES CRIMINOSAS E SUAS CONSEQUÊNCIAS NO AMBIENTE VIRTUAL

Abstract

The current work has as its theme the "Analysis of the practice of the crime of fraud perpetrated by criminal organizations and its consequences in the virtual environment" in the scope of Criminal Law. The topic gained relevance in Brazil due to the increase in the practice of virtual fraud by criminal organizations, whose victims were mainly vulnerable people, such as the elderly and women. The general objective of the research was to analyze how criminal organizations act in the practice of virtual fraud, as well as to identify the consequences of these crimes in the virtual environment and in the real world. The research problem sought to answer how criminal organizations perpetrate virtual fraud and what are the consequences of these actions? This study is justified by the need to better understand this criminal practice so that public policies and laws can be created to prevent and repress this type of crime. The methodology used was a bibliographical review of works and studies related to the subject, resulting that criminal organizations are more sophisticated in their fraud techniques in the virtual environment, which makes prevention and combat difficult. The consequences of these crimes are severe for the victims and society in general, requiring a multidisciplinary approach with public policies, security technologies, user training and police actions. In addition, it is highlighted the importance of making the population aware of digital security and the precautions that must be taken to avoid fraud and virtual scams. It is essential that new research be carried out to improve strategies to combat organized crime in the virtual environment. The research is relevant and contributed to the study on the development of new strategies and technologies used to combat the crime of cyber fraud perpetrated by organized crime.