A law enforcement agency monitors daily user activity on certain websites to predict which users will be most likely to commit internet fraud.The ______ theory explains why law enforcement may choose this method of deterring criminal activity.

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Routine activity theory suggests that crime is likely to occur when there is a motivated offender, a suitable target, and the absence of a capable guardian. By monitoring daily user activity, law enforcement acts as the capable guardian, aiming to deter or prevent the crime (internet fraud) by identifying and intervening with the motivated offenders and protecting suitable targets.

A Law Enforcement Agency Monitors Daily User Activity on Certain