AN EXAMINATION OF THE FACTORS RESPONSIBLE FOR ONLINE ADVANCE FEE FRAUD VICTIMIZATION AMONG YOUTHS IN BIRNIN KUDU LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, JIGAWA STATE, NIGERIA

The study examines the factors responsible for online advance fee fraud victimization among youths in Birnin Kudu Local Government Area of Jigawa State. The specific objectives set for the study were to identify the factors responsible for online advance fee fraud victimization among youth victims in Birnin Kudu Local Government area.A total of 440 respondents, aged 18 years and above were selected for the study. The study utilized multi stage cluster, availability and purposive sampling techniques. Questionnaire and in-depth interview guide were used as instruments of data collection for the study. The analysed data was presented on frequency distribution tables. However, the qualitative data collected was transcribed and interpreted to complement the quantitative data. Findings from the study revealed that get rich quick syndrome is the major factor responsible for online advance fee fraud victimization among youths in Birnin Kudu Local Government Area. In view of the findings, it is recommended that government should create job opportunities for the teeming unemployed youths living in the society. This will make the youth more engage and change their mind set to forget about easy money.