Theft of Virtual Goods: A Case Example from Germany

Theft of Virtual Goods: A Case Example from Germany

How will the officer at the front desk of the police station respond when somebody wants to report that the virtual fairy Phoenix shoes have been stolen?  The case raises a number of legal issues that are far from resolved such as what is property? What is theft? Can an avatar be a victim of a crime?

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