Top 5 Thesis Ideas on the Rise of Digital Scams in the Philippines

Source: GMA News Online

Let me convince you to make this a thesis.

After losing their jobs in the offshore gaming industry, thousands of young Filipinos, mostly men in their 20s, turned to online scams just to survive. Some used to be security guards. Some worked in POGOs. Now, they run fake investment schemes, drain e-wallets, and control over a hundred SIM cards each. The Philippine National Police arrested over 5,000 of them in just six months. This isn’t just a crime story. It’s a story of desperation, broken systems, and unchecked digital power.

Here’s what’s really wrong. We are raising a generation of digital scammers because no one is asking the right questions. Why are so many unemployed young men falling into this trap? How are they getting access to hundreds of SIM cards? And why do our laws fail to keep up with the speed of online crime? This is not just about technology. It’s about poverty, failed regulation, and the silent collapse of digital ethics.

Who Can Use These Topics

This research is ideal for students and professionals pursuing the following courses or strands:

College Programs:

• Criminology

• Political Science

• Information Technology

• Public Administration

• Communication

• Psychology

• Sociology

Senior High School Strands:

• HUMSS

• ABM

• TVL ICT

• GAS

5 Thesis Topic Ideas

1.The Link Between Unemployment and Involvement in Cybercrime Among Former POGO Workers

This study explores how job loss pushes individuals into online criminal activity.

Target Respondents

• Former POGO employees

• Arrested cybercrime suspects

• Local government employment officers

2.The Role of SIM Card Accessibility in the Proliferation of Online Scams in the Philippines

This research investigates how the easy registration of multiple SIM cards enables cybercriminal activities.

Target Respondents

• Cybercrime law enforcers

• SIM card retailers

• Telecommunications regulators

3.The Psychological Profiles of Young Male Cybercrime Offenders in Urban Areas

This study aims to understand the mental and emotional state of youth engaged in digital fraud.

Target Respondents

• Detained cybercrime suspects aged 20 to 30

• Psychologists in correctional facilities

• Social workers

4.The Effect of Social Media Regulation on the Spread

of AI-Generated Scam Content

This explores how regulating platforms impacts the reach of fake videos and scams.

Target Respondents

• Social media content moderators

• IT policy experts

• Victims of fake AI content

5.Public Perception of Government Efforts in Preventing Identity Theft and Online Fraud

This measures how ordinary citizens view the effectiveness of current cybercrime laws and campaigns.

Target Respondents

• Filipino e-wallet users

• PSA ID holders

• Urban and rural internet users

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