Introduction. Cyberfraud is a sign of modern human social life in virtual space which threats young people who are one of the most virtually active segment of the population. The rationality of cyberfraud perception determines the level of cybersecurity of cyberspace users. It is especially important to study cyberfraud in the context of the limitations of social interaction in real life due to COVID-19. For example, since the introduction of quarantine conditions, there has been an increase in the level of cybercrime in Ukraine. Purpose. The purpose of our research is to determine the level of activity and awareness of young people about the phenomenon and characteristics of cyberfraud, the related necessary measures of cyber security, as well as the influence of personal characteristics of users on the perception of cyberfraud. Methods. We created a youth activity in virtual space questionnaire and awareness of cyberfraud questionnaire for this study. In addition, we used S. Delinger's psychometric test to determine the main character traits and behavioral traits of students. Originality. Our research involves both a theoretical study of the characteristics and importance of cyberfraud, as well as an empirical study. It is worth pointing out that the importance of studying cyberfraud lies in the fact that these actions are much more difficult to control and do not have a strong legislative basis, so there are more opportunities for fraud than in real life. Also, it should be noted that not all young people tend to be more or less active in virtual space, thus more exposing themselves to become a cyber victim. Factors influencing activity in cyberspace can be personal characteristics or character traits of users. Conclusion. Cyberfraud can be considered a crime, which is implemented in virtual space and has specific features, relative to fraud in real life. Interaction in cyberspace involves risks of dispersal of users, less regulation and social control. The problem of cybercrime is definitely relevant for student youth. Experience of using cyberspace, life experience of cyberfraud experience, general character traits of a person cannot prevent this type of crime. Thus is why, there is a particular need for more research on this topic, namely through victimological study of youth virtual interactions, which will help to identify effective ways to eliminate the risks of cyberfraud.

Виртуализация межперсонального взаимодействия обуславливает переход незаконных способов влияния на человека в киберпространство. Кибермошенничество является признаком современной социальной жизни человека в виртуальном пространстве, особенно угрожая молодёжи как одной из наиболее виртуально активных верств общества. Рациональность восприятия кибермошенничества определяет ступень кибербезопасности пользователей киберпространства.

Віртуалізація міжперсональної взаємодії провокує перехід незаконних способів впливу на людину у кіберпростір. Кібершахрайство є ознакою сучасного соціального життя людини у віртуальному просторі, особливо загрожуючи молоді як однієї із найбільш віртуально активних когорт суспільства. Раціональність сприйняття кібершахрайства визначає ступінь кібербезпеки користувачів кіберпростору.