Fyscillia Ream

Fyscillia Ream

Personal Profile

  • Ph.D. (Criminology) Université de Montréal
  • M.Sc. (Criminology) Université de Montréal
  • B.Sc. (Criminology) Université de Montréal

Dr. Fyscillia is an Assistant Professor of Criminology at Saint Mary's University. She holds a Ph.D. in Criminology from the Université de Montréal. Her research focuses on cybercrime, cybersecurity, fraud prevention, and the human factors that influence online victimization and organizational security. Beyond her academic work, she is actively involved in community-engaged research and knowledge mobilization. She co-founded the Cybercriminology Clinic (Clinique de cyber-criminologie), which supports victims of cybercrime and fraud, and leads the Réseau d'Assistance Cybercitoyen (RACc), a cyber-clinic that helps non-profit organizations strengthen their cybersecurity.

Her current research combines criminology, cybersecurity, and behavioural science to develop evidence-based strategies for fraud prevention, cybersecurity awareness, and cyber resilience among individuals and organizations.


Publications

Ngo, F. T., & Ream, F. (2025). Exploring the prevalence and correlates of identity theft-related preventive measures among U.S. adolescents. Global Crime, 1–21. https://doi.org/10.1080/17440572.2025.2579992 

Ream, F., Laniel-Lanani, A. & Dupont, B. (2025). When Victims Strike Back: Online Fraud Victims’ Response to their Victimization. In E. Laidlaw & F. Martin-Bariteau, The Security of Self (p. 195-216). University of Ottawa. DOI:10.2307/jj.37022854.17

Cantin, P.-M., Ream, F. & Dupont, B. (2025). The Online Mutual Help Practices of Romance Fraud Victims. In E. Laidlaw & F. Martin-Bariteau, The Security of Self (p. 179-194). University of Ottawa. DOI:10.1515/9780776645636-014


Course listing

  • CRIM1303 – Introduction to Criminology
  • CRIM 3650 – Private Security
  • CRIM 4836 – Cybersecurity
Contact us
Faculty of Arts
Department of Criminology
902-420-5211
McNally South 424
Mailing address:
923 Robie Street
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