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The paper addresses the issue of recognizing digital fraud as a distinct form of property-related crime. Drawing upon legislative analysis, enforcement practice, and the evolving technological landscape, the study demonstrates the inadequacy of conventional criminal law frameworks in addressing digital manifestations of fraudulent behavior. It examines the specific nature of the targeted objects and methods employed, such as digital assets, platform interfaces, and automated systems, often coupled with anonymity and cross-border interaction. The article substantiates the necessity of formal recognition of digital fraud as an independent criminal category and argues for the development of a qualification model tailored to the digital context.