The Dark Side of Economic Anxiety: Gen Z's Growing Tolerance for Digital Deception Recent studies reveal a concerning trend among Gen Z, showing a higher willingness to engage in digital fraud compared to other generations. This inclination is attributed to persistent financial challenges, including rising costs of living, student debt, and stagnant wages. The “fraud triangle” theory suggests that Gen Z’s economic anxiety provides the incentive and rationalization for fraudulent behavior. While most Gen Zers resort to legitimate money-saving tactics, a significant portion admits to considering or participating in first-party fraud, highlighting the severe impact of economic pressures on this generation’s ethical boundaries. « Previous Article Next Article » Share This Article Choose Your Platform: Facebook Twitter Google Plus Linkedin Related Posts Market Predictions Shift: Fed Rate Cut Now Seen as June Event READ MORE Inflation Data Shifts Fed Focus from 'If' to 'How Much' on Rate Cuts READ MORE Gold bar scammers bilk nearly $1M from Maryland woman, police say READ MORE Fed's Bowman Urges Caution: Inflation Risks Persist, Rate Cuts Premature READ MORE Bank of America's Largest Shareholder Berkshire Hathaway Offloads Another $228.7M READ MORE Add a Comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Name * Email * Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Comment