Discussões jurídicas acerca do estelionato virtual: evolução, características e combate

Abstract

This article aims to analyze crimes committed in the virtual environment, with special attention to digital fraud. The research investigates the main methods used by online criminals, who frequently use various websites and social networks, taking advantage of the constant growth of users in these spaces. Furthermore, a detailed analysis of the crime of embezzlement, its legal characteristics and its evolution into the virtual environment is carried out, especially during the pandemic period, when there was a significant increase in these practices. The study also addresses the complexity of elucidating these crimes, due to the difficulty in obtaining evidence during police investigations, highlighting the importance of prevention as the best way to combat them. Thus, this research seeks to contribute to a greater understanding of the crime of virtual embezzlement, evolution in numbers and legal characteristics, seeking to develop effective strategies to prevent and combat this crime.