Cyber Crime Victimization among Internet active Nigerians: An Analysis of SocioDemographic Correlates

Philip Nnameziri Ndubueze, Emmanuel Uzodinma Mazindu Igbo, Uzoma Odera Okoye

University of Nigeria, Nigeria

Abstract:

Although Nigeria is one of the top cyber crime prone countries, not many studies have examined the dynamics of cyber crime victimization in Nigeria. This study attempts to feel that gap. It present findings from the analysis of the influence of some socio-demographic variables like age, gender, marital status, education, occupation and religion on cyber crime victimization, using a sample of one thousand three hundred and fifty four (1354) internet-active Nigerians residing in Lagos metropolis. The study found that younger respondents, males, ever married respondents, respondents with higher level of education, unemployed respondents and Christians are more likely to fall victim of cyber crime. The results of this study have significant policy implications for the fight against cyber crime and criminality in Nigeria.

Keyword:

Age, Cyber Crime, Education, Gender, Occupation, Religion, Victimization.