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What Scam Victims Say About SCARS
Ronelle S
SCARS can assist on all levels. I am a proud member
Poland
I joined SCARS as a devastated romance scam victim 2 years ago. Now I can say I am a survivor. SCARS showed me the path to recovery and helped me move forward. In the support group I joined, I felt safe and encouraged to share my story with other members of the group, to talk openly about my feelings, doubts without fear of being judged or ashamed. Easy access to a wide range of articles… Read more “Poland”
Lisa
SCARS – Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams, Inc. has been great listeners to those confused, fragile, not knowing what to do next, in lots of pain, and the list goes on and on. SCARS, they put you in groups and every Wednesday we have zoom calls with the others in the group. We learn lots from each other and what they have gone through. I love my group so much. I have learned so… Read more “Lisa”
Donna
This is the only group that really understand victims. Every other group I have seen is either full of haters and mentally ill people or they are full of scammers. Great job guys you have my seal of approval.
Anonimous
SCARS- is an organization that follows a clear Code of Conduct. Every victim of fraud feels there respected and safe. SCARS provides the victims with constant education and support, and strongly motivates them to make progress in their process of recovery. As a romance scam victim, I owe my recovery to SCARS! I am very grateful to – Dr. Tim McGuiness, SCARS founder, SCARS team, SCARS Volunteers and Members for their great job they do… Read more “Anonimous”
Lo F.
Thanks to SCARS I was able to see that I was being scammed by someone I thought was my love. They helped me see that the initial thoughts I had of him being a scammer were correct and showed me how to escape his clutch on me. The knowledge I now have is so valuable and I hope to be able to help others facing this horrible ordeal. SCARS really is a safe haven for… Read more “Lo F.”
Gonzalez
Well I want to thank Dr. McGuinness, Iris Münzel Chris Fromai and all those people who supported me when I need it most and I felt so lost, without your support it would not have been possible that today after three years I feel totally recovered and free of the scam and all the emotional burden I lived … once again thank you SCARS for everything you do for me and for all the victims of scam… Read more “Gonzalez”
B. Sillah
Thank you SCARS / RSN for all what you have done and still do. You do a good Job. I wish you all Happy New Year.
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