Online credit card fraud against small businesses

Kate Charlton and Natalie Taylor
ISBN 0 642 53846 8 ; ISSN 1326-6004
Canberra: Australian Institute of Criminology: 2004
(Research and public policy series, no. 60)

Acknowledgments

The research reported in this paper was funded by the National Crime Prevention Program, Australian Government Attorney-General's Department, as part of a larger Crimes Against Small Business project.

This work could not have been undertaken without the cooperation of 1,078 small business retailers across Australia. We would like to thank them for their time and assistance in completing the telephone survey.

The authors would also like to acknowledge the comments provided on earlier drafts by AIC colleagues, the National Crime Prevention Program and external referees. In particular, thanks are extended to Dr Toni Makkai for her invaluable comments.

Disclaimer

This research report does not necessarily reflect the policy position of the Australian Government. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information provided in this report at the time of printing, the nature of the online environment means that the use of, and guidelines for, online technology and fraud prevention measures are continually evolving. Independent advice should be sought before relying on the information provided in this report.