Cassandra Cross

Cassandra Cross is a prominent academic at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), specializing in cybercrime, online fraud, and victimology. Her work focuses on understanding fraud victimization, responses to cybercrime, and digital security measures. She has authored over 100 publications, including peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and policy briefings.

• Affiliations: QUT Centre for Justice, Criminology Research
• Key Research Areas: Romance fraud, sextortion, cybercrime victimization, fraud prevention strategies, and policing responses to digital crime.

Her research highlights the psychological and financial impacts of fraud on victims, emphasizing systemic gaps in victim support. Cross has contributed to policy submissions and public awareness campaigns, addressing issues like bushfire scams, recruitment fraud, and cybersecurity during crises.

Recent work analyzes trends in cryptofraud, juvenile online fraud offending, and the evolution of romance fraud tactics (e.g., 'pig butchering'). She advocates for improved fraud justice networks and victim-centric approaches to policing cybercrime.