Explore today's real world issues in Law, Criminology, Psychology, Business and Computer Science. With inquisitive minds, we will question the world and form our own opinions. We’ll debate systems, procedures and behaviours. You may arrive at these events with questions, but you’ll leave with an ability to answer.
Join us as our popular Real World Lectures series returns with thought-provoking topics designed to challenge perspectives and spark discussion. From society’s obsession with True Crime to the complexities of Ethical Leadership, we’ll explore the issues shaping the world today. Stay tuned for full details and speaker announcements.
Real World Lecture
Blame, Shame, and Romance Fraud - Are Victims Really 鈥楪ullible'?
Wednesday 5 August 2026
Are victims of romance fraud really 鈥済ullible鈥 鈥 or are we missing the bigger picture?
This engaging and thought-provoking Real World Lecture will challenges common assumptions about online dating scams, revealing how offenders use highly sophisticated and emotionally manipulative tactics to deceive their targets. Drawing on real-world cases, the lecture explores why so many people fall victim 鈥 and why blaming them is both simplistic and harmful.
Perfect for anyone interested in cybercrime, digital investigations, or human behaviour, showcasing 小蓝俱乐部's brand new MSc Digital Cybercrime course, this session will leave you questioning what you think you know about fraud, trust, and victimisation.
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