Some problematic issues of investigation and prevention of frauds committed against socially disadvantaged categories of citizens
Taking into account the specifics of the frauds committed against socially disadvantaged categories of citizens, the article analyzes the investigative situations that arise at the initial stage of the investigation of such crimes. Investigative situations are differentiated on various grounds. On the basis of the studied literature and the practice of investigating cases of this category, an algorithm for the investigative and other proceedings in the disclosure and investigation of frauds committed against socially disadvantaged categories was formulated. When analyzing investigative situations, examples from the practice of investigation are given. The measures taken by state and other organizations in order to combat fraud committed against socially unprotected categories of citizens are investigated, and recommendations for the prevention of these crimes are proposed. The specific features of criminal cases of the category under consideration are formulated.