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Analysis of the Constituent Elements of Consumer Fraud in E-Commerce

Author(s)

Mei Shi

Affiliation(s)

Qingdao Huanghai University, Qingdao, Shandong, China

Abstract

The rapid development of e-commerce has been accompanied by frequent occurrences of consumer fraud, which severely damages the legitimate rights and interests of consumers and disrupts the market order of the e-commerce economy. Based on the legal theory of the constituent elements of consumer fraud and considering the particularities and complexities of e-commerce activities, this paper analyzes the concept and characteristics of consumer fraud in e-commerce. It examines the constituent elements of consumer fraud in e-commerce from four dimensions: subject element, subjective element, object element, and objective element. It explores its manifestations and legal application issues within the online environment and proposes suggestions for improving relevant legal regulations from four aspects: refining the criteria for determining the constituent elements of consumer fraud, strengthening the legal liability of e-commerce platforms, optimizing the rules for evidence provision by e-commerce consumers, and enhancing technical supervision. The aim is to provide references for judicial practice and consumer rights protection and to promote the healthy and sound development of the e-commerce economy.

Keywords

E-Commerce; Consumer Fraud; Constituent Elements; Legal Regulation

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