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About Sextortion Scams – Documentary – A Victim’s Story – 2024 [VIDEO]

About Sextortion Scams - Documentary An Exceptional Documentary from Australia's 7News A Scam Victim's Story - A SCARS Insight Article Abstract 7NEWS Spotlight's investigation, led by Sarah Greenhalgh, exposes the dark reality of social media sextortion and the involvement of tech giants like Meta. The documentary highlights the tragic case of 17-year-old Rohan Cosgriff, who was driven to suicide after being blackmailed by a Nigerian scammer. The Australian Federal Police [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2024-06-01T01:15:54-04:00June 1st, 2024|Categories: ♦ VICTIM'S STORIES, 2024, Grooming & Manipulation, Insights, Other Videos, Scam Victim's Stories, Sextortion, ♦ SCAM WARNINGS & ALERTS|Tags: Blackmail, Documentary, extortion, Sextortion, sexual exploitation, Teen Victims, Victim's Story, Video|

Introduction To Sextortion Scams

Introduction To Sextortion Scams Sextortion employs non-physical forms of coercion to extort sexual favors from the victim or uses intimate photos or videos to extort money from the victims! It is a form of blackmail and is a crime worldwide Author: • Tim McGuinness, Ph.D., DFin, MCPO, MAnth - Anthropologist, Scientist, Director of the Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. Originally Published: 2018 - Article Updated: 2024 [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2024-05-05T22:32:23-04:00April 23rd, 2018|Categories: 2018, 2024, Guides, Sextortion, ♦ HOW SCAMS WORK|Tags: Blackmail, Exptortion, Intimate Image Abuse, Sextortion, sexual blackmail, sexual exploitation|

Sextortion / Blackmail / Extortion Scams – Article Catalog [UPDATED]

Sextortion / Blackmail / Extortion Scams About Sextortion & Related Scams A SCARS Article Catalog - Updated 2024 Sextortion Is A Type Of Online Extortion Scam Where The Scammer Threatens To Release Sexually Explicit Images Or Videos Of The Victim Unless They Pay A Ransom New Sextortion Victims click here to visit ScamVictimsSupport.org The sextortion scammer may have obtained these images or videos through hacking, social engineering, or by convincing [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2024-05-05T22:07:58-04:00August 24th, 2023|Categories: ♦ SUBJECT ARTICLE CATALOG, 2023, Article Catalog, Extortion / Ransom / Sextortion, Sextortion, ♦ HOW SCAMS WORK|Tags: Article Catalog, Blackmail Scams, Extortion Scams, Sextortion|

Sexting And Romance Scams – A Path To Sextortion & Blackmail

Sexting And Romance Scams - A Path To Sextortion & Blackmail What It Is, How It Works, And What To Do If You Get Caught In This A SCARS Guide So You Got Naked Online... NOTE: This article is written for both teens and adults. Well, It Happens. More Often Than You Would Think! Maybe you've done something online that's worrying you? Or do you want to help someone else? [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2021-09-14T09:35:47-04:00September 14th, 2021|Categories: ♦ HOW SCAMS WORK, 2021, Guides, Scammer Techniques & Methods|Tags: Blackmail Scams, How It Works, Intimate Photos, Romance Scams, Sexting, Sextortion, Texting Naked Photos, What It Is, What To Do|

Email / Phishing Scams Detection Training Tool – 2026

[raw] Recognising Scam Emails — SCARS Institute Recognising Scam Emails SCARS Institute · Re-Victimisation Prevention Training Would You Spot These Emails? Email remains the most common delivery mechanism for scams, fraud, and malware. This training takes you through six realistic scam emails — each one representing a different deception technique used by criminals every day. You will see the email exactly as it would appear in your inbox, uncover what is actually happening, and test [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2026-04-21T19:42:45-04:00April 21st, 2026|Categories: SELF-ASSESSMENT TESTS, 2026, Email & Phishing Scams, Social Engineering, Spotting Scammers, ♦ ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SCAMS, ♦ HOW SCAMMERS OPERATE, ♦ HOW SCAMS WORK, ♦ SCAM BASICS, ♦ SCAM WARNINGS & ALERTS, ♦ SCAMPEDIA: CATALOG OF SCAMS, ♦ SCARS TOOLBOX|

The Danger of Scams – 6 Ways Scams Can Hurt You – 2025

The Danger of Scams - 6 Ways Scams Can Hurt You What Are the Dangers from Scams and Scammers? A Practical Guide for Your Online and Physical Safety Online Safety // Cybersecurity - A SCARS Institute Insight Author: • SCARS Institute Encyclopedia of Scams Editorial Team - Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. Article Abstract Scammers pose far greater risks than just [...]

Sextortion Scam – Crime Typology Overview / Victim Impact Analysis – 2025

Sextortion Scam A Relationship Scam Crime Typology Overview / Victim Impact Analysis CRIMINOLOGY & VICTIMOLOGY - A SCARS Institute Article Catalog Sextortion Scam is a Kind of Romance Scam where Criminals Exploit Emotional Vulnerability & Desires to Gain Financial, Personal, or Psychological Advantage over Their Victims A Sextortion Scam is a part of a broader category of Trust-Based Relationship Scams Sextortion scams have become a growing global [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2025-07-05T11:49:07-04:00July 5th, 2025|Categories: 2025, Blackmail & Extortion Scams, CRIME TYPOLOGY OVERVIEW, Cybercrime, Extortion / Ransom / Sextortion, Guides, Sextortion, VICTIM IMPACT ANALYSIS, Victimology, • ROMANCE IMPOSTER SCAM, ♦ ABOUT CRIMINOLOGY, ♦ SCAMPEDIA: CATALOG OF SCAMS|Tags: Crime Typology Overview, Relationship Scams, Sextortion Scam, Victim Impact Analysis|

Com Networks – A New UK Teen Crime Trend + Clockwork Orange Style Scams & Violence – 2025

Com Networks - A New UK Teen Crime Trend + Clockwork Orange Style Scams & Violence UK NCA Warns of Sadistic Com Networks - Online Harm Groups Putting People at Unprecedented Risk New Crime Trend - A SCARS Institute Criminology Insight Authors: • Tim McGuinness, Ph.D., DFin, MCPO, MAnth - Anthropologist, Scientist, Director of the Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. • Portions from the UK National Crime Centre [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2025-03-25T21:29:51-04:00March 25th, 2025|Categories: ♦ CRIMINOLOGY / VICTIMOLOGY, 2025, EUROPE SCAMS & SCAMMERS, Insights, ♦ HOW SCAMMERS OPERATE, ♦ HOW SCAMS WORK, ♦ SCAMPEDIA: CATALOG OF SCAMS|Tags: CLOCKWORK ORANGE, Com Networks, Crime Trend, Criminology, Teen Crime|

United Nations New Crime Classification System for Crime Including Scams Fraud and Cybercrimes – 2025

United Nations New Crime Classification System for Crime Including Scams Fraud and Cybercrimes The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime Releases Their New: International Classification of Crime for Statistical Purposes (ICCS): Implementation Manual Presented by the SCARS Institute Authors: • SCARS Institute Encyclopedia of Scams Editorial Team - Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. • United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Article [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2025-03-01T08:38:05-05:00March 1st, 2025|Categories: ♦ GOVERNMENT POLICY LAWS & REGULATION, 2025, Cybercrime, Government Programs & Projects, Law Enforcement Support, Organized Crime, Presented By SCARS, Resources, ♦ LAW ENFORCEMENT - JUSTICE - INVESTIGATION|Tags: Crime Classification, ICCS, United Nations, UNODC|

Online Fraud Charter – The UK Government Creates A Historic Agreement On Scams 2023

UK Online Fraud Charter The UK Government Creates A Historic Agreement On Scams 2023 Government Policy - A SCARS Special Report The Online Fraud Charter Is A Voluntary Agreement Between The Government And The Technology Sector To Reduce Fraud On Their Platforms And Services The Online Fraud Charter will address how Online Platforms and Services are increasingly being exploited by criminals for the purposes of fraud and money laundering. Through [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2023-12-01T01:52:26-05:00December 1st, 2023|Categories: ♦ GOVERNMENT POLICY LAWS & REGULATION, 2023, Government Policies, Government Programs & Projects, Special Reports|Tags: Amazon, eBay, Facebook, Google, HM Government, Instagram, LinkedIn, Match Group, Microsoft, Online Fraud Charter, Snap Inc., techUK, TikTok, UK Government, X (Twitter), YouTube|

7 Psychological Principles of Scams

7 Psychological Principles of Scams These Principals Strongly influence Victims Allowing For Manipulation And Control Psychology of Scams - A SCARS Insight Originally Published in 2018 - Updated 2023 The 7 Psychological Principles Or Elements Of A Typical Scam Regardless Of The Type! And How These Influence Their Victims! Understanding psychological principles is important for both scam victims and those who want to avoid scams. For scam [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2023-10-07T02:09:08-04:00October 6th, 2023|Categories: ♦ PSYCHOLOGY OF SCAMS, 2018, 2023, Insights, Psychology of Scams, Victimology|Tags: Herd Principle, Psychological Principles, Psychology of Scams, Scams, Social Compliance|

Catalog Of Social Engineering Traps, Attacks, And Scams

Social Engineering Traps, Attacks, And Scams A SCARS Topic Catalog Psychology of Scams - A SCARS Insight What is Social Engineering? Social engineering is the practice of manipulating people into performing actions or divulging confidential information. It is a type of con or confidence trick for the purpose of information gathering, fraud, or system access. Social engineering attacks can be carried out online, in person, and over the phone. Social [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2023-09-27T15:33:28-04:00September 26th, 2023|Categories: ♦ PSYCHOLOGY OF SCAMS, 2023, Cybercrime, Insights, Psychology of Scams, Social Engineering, ♦ HOW SCAMMERS OPERATE, ♦ HOW SCAMS WORK|Tags: Psychology of Scams, social engineering, Social Engineering Attacks, Social Engineering Scams, Social Engineering Traps|

Cryptocurrency and Scams – Scam Basics

Cryptocurrency and Scams Understanding the Basics of Cryptocurrency Scams Scam Basics - A SCARS Series Cryptocurrency and Scams - Portions courtesy of the U.S. Federal Trade Commission What To Know About Cryptocurrency and Scams What To Know About Cryptocurrency? Are you confused about cryptocurrencies, like bitcoin or Ether (associated with Ethereum)? You’re not alone. Before you use or invest in cryptocurrency, know what makes it different from [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2023-09-23T20:10:02-04:00September 23rd, 2023|Categories: ♦ SCAM BASICS, 2023, Blackmail & Extortion Scams, Crypto Investment Scams/Pig Butchering Scams, Cryptocurrency Scams, Extortion / Ransom / Sextortion, Financial Fraud & Scams, Insights, ♦ HOW SCAMS WORK|Tags: Crypto Fraud, Crypto Scams, Cryptocurrency, Federal Trade Commission, FTC, Scams|

Sextortion – An FBI Warning

Sextortion & Online Extortion An FBI Warning About Sextortion & Deepfakes How Scams Work - A SCARS Special Report Sextortion Is Exploding & Deep Fakes Are Making It Much Worse! Malicious Actors Manipulating Photos and Videos to Create Explicit Content and Sextortion Schemes The FBI is warning the public of criminals creating synthetic content (commonly referred to as "deepfakes") by manipulating benign photographs or videos to [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2023-06-08T02:40:48-04:00June 8th, 2023|Categories: ♦ SCAM WARNINGS & ALERTS, 2023, Sextortion, Special Reports, ♦ SCAMSNOW MAGAZINE|Tags: FBI, Federal Bureau of Investigations, Online Extortion, Sextortion|

Types Of Scams – A New Taxonomy

Types Of Scams - A New Taxonomy Helping To Create A Better Set Of Terms For The Types Of Scams Criminology - A SCARS Insight The SCARS Official Definition Of The Terms & Types Of Scams SCARS, as the leading provider of scam victim support and victim assistance services worldwide, has polled victims around the globe to develop a better taxonomy of the types of scams. Part of the intent [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2023-04-05T04:35:11-04:00April 5th, 2023|Categories: ♦ CRIMINOLOGY / VICTIMOLOGY, 2023, Cybercrime, Insights, SCAMS FRAUD & CYBERCRIME TYPES, SCARS Research, ♦ SCARS ADVOCACY|Tags: Criminology, cyber attacks, Relationship Scams, Targeted Scams, Taxonomy, Types Of Scams|

Russian Honey Pot Scams In The Ukraine Conflict

Russian Honey Pot Scams In The Ukraine Conflict Russia Is Using Romance Scams To Gather Military Intelligence How Scammers Operate - A SCARS Insight Russia Has Weaponized Romance Scams To Gather Intelligence Against Ukraine - Honey Pot Scams! We have just heard from a Ukraine romance scam victim who discovered that not only was she involved in a romance or honey pot scam, but that it was a Russian Honey [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2023-02-23T22:02:51-05:00February 23rd, 2023|Categories: ♦ HOW SCAMMERS OPERATE, 2023, Insights, Romance Scams & Relationship Scams, ♦ SCAM WARNINGS & ALERTS|Tags: Honey Pot Scams, How Scammers Operate, Russian Intelligence, Russian Romance Scams, Russian Scams, War in Ukraine|

Common Tactics & Types Of Relationship Scams

Common Tactics & Types Of Relationship ScamsViolating Trust & Stealing Victims' Money!How Scams Work - A SCARS Insight Scammers Use Many Tricks During Relationship Scams But the outcomes are almost always similar! The victim loses their money, or worse. HERE ARE SOME OF THOSE COMMON TACTICS: 1. Investment Opportunities There are many different types of online investment scams that can target individuals looking to invest their money online. Some common types [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2022-12-27T02:54:30-05:00December 27th, 2022|Categories: ♦ HOW SCAMS WORK, 2022, 419 / Advance Fee Fraud / Scams, Blackmail & Extortion Scams, Crypto Investment Scams/Pig Butchering Scams, Emergency / Crisis / Disaster Scams, Financial Fraud & Scams, Insights, Investment Scams, Romance Scams & Relationship Scams, Sextortion|Tags: Advance Fee Fraud, Investment Scams, Pig Butchering Scams, Relationship Scams, Romance Scams, Sextortion|

A Despicable New Sextortion Scam! Scamming The Parents Of Dead Children!

A Despicable New Scam! Scamming The Parents Of Dead Children! Scammers Continue Sextortion Scams Even When The Person Committed Suicide! How Scams Work - A SCARS Insight This Is About Sextortion Scams - With A Twist You may know about sextortion scams, where a scammer manipulates someone into sending the scammer nude or compromising photos. But did you know that these scammers are doing it to teenage boys and girls? [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2022-11-20T00:55:16-05:00November 20th, 2022|Categories: ♦ HOW SCAMS WORK, 2022, Insights, Sextortion|Tags: Dead Child Scam, Sextortion Scam, Teen Suicide Rate, Teen Suicide Scam|

Quick Check For Romance Scams

Quick Check For Romance Scams Scam Basics A SCARS Insight Common Ways To Identify Romance Scams USE THIS PAGE AS A QUICK CHECK FOR SCAMS Scammers use many tricks during romance scams, but the outcomes are similar. Here are some common characteristics: SCAM TYPE: Investment Opportunities The scammer tries to lure victims into investing. The norm is that they ask victims to wire them money; alternatively, they email the victim [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2022-08-30T09:10:47-04:00August 30th, 2022|Categories: Romance Scams & Relationship Scams, 2022, Insights, ♦ SCAM BASICS|Tags: Avoid Scams, Discover Scams, Quick Check, Romance Scams, Scam Basics|

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SCARS Institute Editorial Team2024-05-05T21:56:26-04:00August 16th, 2022|Categories: 2022, PAGE HAS MOVED, ♠ ARCHIVES & LEGACY CONTENT ♠|Tags: Article Moved, Page Moved, Sextortion|

The Dangers Of Phone Sex In Romance Scams

The Dangers Of Phone Sex In Romance Scams The Risks Of Romance Scam Behaviors A SCARS Insight Many Scam Victims Are Pressured Into Having Phone Sex With Their Fake Relationship! Scammers Use Heavy Manipulation And Control To Hold Onto A Victim - Phone Sex Can Be One Of Them Phone sex can actually be a tool that allows scammers to better control a victim by drawing them into a more [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2022-08-01T05:49:25-04:00August 1st, 2022|Categories: Sextortion, Impact of Scams on Victims, Insights|

Spotting Scams & Anti-Scam Tips – Article Catalog

Spotting Scams & Anti-Scam Tips - Article Catalog The Clues & Tips To Help You Avoid Scams & Scammers From the basics to detailed red flags! Learn how to avoid scams now and in the future! A SCARS Topic Collection Updated: August 9, 2021 Scams Are Complex And Contain Hidden Dangers! Staying Safe Online Requires That you Have More Than Attitude & Intelligence! It Requires Specialized Knowledge! In [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2022-03-24T23:01:10-04:00July 28th, 2021|Categories: ♦ SCAM BASICS|Tags: Anti-Scam Clues, Anti-Scam Tips, Information About Scams, Red Flags, Spotting Scammers, Spotting Scams|

Understanding The Long Con – The Basic Mechanics Of A Relationship Scam – How Scams Work

How Scams Work: Understanding The Long Con The Basic Mechanics Of A Relationship Scam A SCARS Insight What Is A Long Con? Con is derived from "Confidence Trick" A "Long Con" Or "Big Con" (Or Long Game) Is A Scam That Unfolds Over Several Days Or Weeks, Or Even Years. It may involve one scammer or a team of fraudsters working together (a team), and even props ( such as [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2022-03-24T21:27:49-04:00May 15th, 2021|Categories: ♦ ABOUT SCAMMERS/FRAUDSTERS|Tags: Basic Mechanics, How scams work, Long Con, romance scam|

How Scams Work? Impersonation Romance Scams

How Scams Work? Impersonation Romance Scams African Style Impersonation Scams A SCARS Series How Scams Work? The Impersonation Romance Scam Almost all scams, frauds, or confidence tricks or schemes work along similar flows or have characteristics in common. Common Traits Almost all socially engineered scams or fraud have some basic common factors: A stranger contacts you - by email, phone, or online They use photos & identities of [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2022-03-24T21:25:34-04:00May 9th, 2021|Categories: ♦ HOW SCAMS WORK|Tags: Crybercriminals, cybercrime, Dating Scams, Fraudsters, How scams work, Online Crime Is Real Crime, Online Fraud, Relationship Scams, Romance Fraud, romance scammers, Romance Scams, Scam Avoidance, scam victims, scammers, Scams, SCARS, social engineering|

New Social Engineering Scams

New Social Engineering Scams The Old Ones Are Still Active But Fraudsters Are Now Adding More Tools To Their Bag Of Tricks A SCARS Insight According To Industry Sources, Cyber-Enabled Criminals Are Constantly Inventing New Attack Types As scammers apply more institutional knowledge of the internet and online user's behaviors they adapt their tactics. They are not giving up on the old techniques, but expanding to find more ways to [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2023-09-26T12:40:27-04:00April 13th, 2021|Categories: Social Engineering, 2021, Insights, ♠ ARCHIVES & LEGACY CONTENT ♠|Tags: cybercrime, Information About Scams, Scam Avoidance, scammers, social engineering|

Socially Engineered / Social Engineering Scams [Updated][VIDEOS]

Socially Engineered / Social Engineering Scams [Updated] A SCARS™ Guide Originally published: May 2018 You have probably heard the term "Social Engineering' before, but what is it? Social Engineering Is ... Social engineering, in the context of information security, refers to the psychological manipulation of people into performing actions or divulging confidential information. It is a type of confidence trick (scam) for the purpose of information gathering, fraud, [...]

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SCARS Institute Editorial Team2024-05-05T21:01:16-04:00January 7th, 2021|Categories: PAGE HAS MOVED, ♠ ARCHIVES & LEGACY CONTENT ♠|Tags: Article Moved, Content Moved, Sextortion|

How these Social Media Scams Affect the Military – A SCARS Insight

How these Social Media Scams Affect the Military - A SCARS Insight You have to be cautious about everything you do online. Scammers are always trying to get money, goods or services out of unsuspecting people — and military members are often targets of impersonation. Here are some scams that have recently been affecting service members, United States Defense Department employees and their families. Romance Scams In April 2019, Army Criminal Investigation Command (CID) put [...]

SCARS™ Coronavirus Scam Warning: A Social Disease – How Fraudsters Adapt Old Scams To Exploit The Coronavirus Crisis

SCARS™ Coronavirus Scam Warning: A Social Disease - How Fraudsters Adapt Old Scams To Exploit The Coronavirus Crisis According to the Guardian: Criminals Who Formerly Tried to ‘Sextort’ People Online are Now Making Threats to Infect a Target’s Family and Friends You get an email that is immediately threatening. “I know every dirty little secret about your life,” it begins. “To prove my point, tell me, does [ONE OF YOUR PASSWORDS] ring any bell to yοu? [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2022-12-19T02:41:59-05:00April 3rd, 2020|Categories: ♦ SCAM WARNINGS & ALERTS|Tags: Anti-Scam, Coronavirus Scams, COVID-19 Scams, Crybercriminals, cybercrime, Email Scams, Emergency Scams, Fraudsters, Information About Scams, Online Fraud, Phone Scams, Reporting Scams & Fraud, Romance Scams, scam victims, scammers, Scams, SCARS, Virus Threat Emails|

Helping Friends & Family Better Understand Romance Scams

Helping Friends & Family Better Understand Romance Scams Free Guide by the Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams [SCARS] This Guide is intended for Family and Friends of someone that was involved in a Romance Scam Also available on LinkedIn.com here » Introduction This is presented in the hope that it will help scam victims to explain what happened to them. We hope that by reading this you can understand that the victim was not [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2022-12-19T02:41:55-05:00January 3rd, 2020|Categories: ♦ ABOUT SCAMMERS/FRAUDSTERS|Tags: Amygdala Hijack, Anti-Scam, Assistance, Crybercriminals, cybercrime, Dating Scammers & Romance Scams, Family, Fraudsters, Friend, Friends & Family, Gaslighting, Information About Scams, romance scam, Romance Scams, Scam Victim, scam victims, scammers, Scams, SCARS, Sextortion, stranger trust, Supportfraudster, Understanding Romance Scams|

SCARS™ Insight: Romance Scams Led All Consumer Fraud In 2018

SCARS™ Insight: Romance Scams Led All Consumer Fraud In 2018 Overall Romance Scams Are Still Below The Record Year Of 2016, But Reporting Is Up Making It Look Higher According to CNN: Scams that prey on people's loneliness and emotional vulnerability cost Americans more money than any other fraud reported to the Federal Trade Commission in 2018. More than 21,000 people were tricked into sending money to their supposed sweetheart last year -- to the [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2022-03-25T03:57:18-04:00October 6th, 2019|Categories: ♦ ABOUT SCAMS|Tags: According to CNN, Anti-Scam, Important Article, Information About Scams, Insight, Largest Consumer Fraud, Media Is Always Wrong, Romance Scams, SCARS|

SCARS™ Special Report: How Social Media Scams Are Affecting The U.S. Military

SCARS™ Special Report: How Social Media Scams Are Affecting The U.S. Military You Have To Be Cautious About Everything You Do Online! Scammers are always trying to get money, goods or services out of unsuspecting people — and military members are often targets. [lwptoc] Here are some scams that have recently been affecting service members, Defense Department employees and their families. Romance Scams In April, Army Criminal Investigation Command put out a warning [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2022-03-25T03:57:25-04:00August 5th, 2019|Categories: ♦ ABOUT SCAMS|Tags: Anti-Scam, fake soldiers, Important Article, Information About Scams, Military Impersonation Scams, Military Scam Victims, Scams Affect The U.S. Military, SCARS, United States Military|

FBI Says Sextortion Activity on the Rise – SCARS|PODCAST™ [AUDIO] [TAMBIEN EN ESPAÑOL]

FBI Says Sextortion Activity on the Rise - SCARS|PODCAST™ [TAMBIEN EN ESPAÑOL ABAJO] The FBI is seeing a significant increase in activity involving sextortion—a federal crime that happens when an adult coerces a child to produce sexually explicit photographs or video of themselves and then send it to them over the Internet. If you want to share this podcast, click on the link below The FBI is seeing a significant increase in activity [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2022-03-24T21:06:11-04:00July 24th, 2019|Categories: ♦ ESPAÑOL - ESTAFAS Y ESTAFADORES|Tags: Blackmail Scams, en Español, FBI Podcast, Federal Bureau of Investigation, SCARS Podcast, Sextortion, Teen Sextortion Victims, U.S. Government|

SCARS™ Insight: Avoid Teen Sextortion [VIDEO]

SCARS™ Insight: Avoid Teen Sextortion [VIDEO] From the Federal Bureau of Investigation: Dangerous Connections - Youth Face A Massive Risk of Sextortion Online One victim was a 14-year-old boy from West Virginia. Another victim from Michigan was only 12. Yet another was a 17-year-old girl from Ohio who attempted suicide in a desperate try to escape the situation. In total, the FBI was able to identify 20 young people who were harassed, threatened, and sexually [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2020-09-06T02:38:14-04:00July 24th, 2019|Categories: Blackmail & Extortion Scams, Governmental Entities & Agencies, Grooming & Manipulation, Insights, SCARS Official Videos, Sextortion|Tags: Blackmail Scams, Child Predators, Child Scams, FBI, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Sextortion, Teen Scam Victims, Teen Sextorion, Teen Sextortion Victims|

What Is Sextortion? Official FBI Video – SCARS™ ScamTV Video

What Is Sextortion? - SCARS™ ScamTV Video An Official FBI Video Used With Permission To Join SCARS Visit www.AgainstScams.org To See All Of Our SCARS / RSN Anti-Scam Posters Click Here » Copyright © 2019 Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Incorporated [SCARS] Third-Party Copyrights Acknowledged A Division Of The Society Of Citzens Against Relationship Scams Inc. [SCARS] RSN Founded 1991 • SCARS Founded 2015 www.AgainstScams.org SCARS™ Team A SCARS Division Miami Florida U.S.A. TAGS: [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2022-03-24T21:30:08-04:00March 1st, 2019|Categories: ♦ ABOUT SCAMMERS/FRAUDSTERS|Tags: Blackmail, FBI, Official Video, Online Extortion, Sextortion|

U.S. Army Scammers / Fake Soldier Romance Scams – A SCARS Guide

U.S. Army Scammers / Fake Soldier Romance Scams - A SCARS Guide A Guide To Help You Better Understand Fake Soldier Scams Understanding Fake Soldier Romance Scams Online Romance Scam Information About Stolen Soldier Identities Useful impersonation about military romance scams & identity theft of United States Army Soldiers and other Military Personnel! If You Suspect Someone Then They ARE A Scammer You may have a suspicion about [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2022-12-19T02:41:48-05:00October 31st, 2018|Categories: ♦ ABOUT SCAMMERS/FRAUDSTERS|Tags: Anyscam, Fake Identities, Fake Soldier, fake soldiers, FBI, Federal Trade Commission, IC3.gov, Identity Theft, Impersonation, nigerian scams, Online Fraud, plenty of scammers, Report Scammers, romance scam, Romance Scams, Scams & Scammers, SCARS, Soldier Identities, Soldier Scams, Stolen Valor, U.S. Army Scammers, United States Army Soldiers|

SCARS™ CURRENT ONLINE SCAMS THREAT INDEX

SCARS™ CURRENT ONLINE SCAMS THREAT INDEX Romance Scams 100 WARNING Scam danger at extreme levels - high probability of stranger contacts from all potential media - increased victimization Blackmail Scams 42 MODERATE Scam danger at moderate levels - significant probability of stranger contacts from all potential media - elevated victimization 419 Advance Fee Scams 24 CAUTION Scam danger at [...]

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OFFICIAL U.S. Government Document: Joint Services Sextortion Brochure

OFFICIAL U.S. GOVERNMENT DOCUMENT: Joint Service Sextortion Brochure This document provides guidance for U.S. Servicemembers on blackmail exploitation from Sextortion and is useful for others as well. To Avoid Falling Victim To Sextortion Refrain from engaging in sexually explicit activities online, such as posting or exchanging compromising photos/videos. Adjust social media privacy settings and accounts to limit information available to unknown persons. Exercise caution when accepting “friend” requests or communicating with unknown persons online. Avoid advertising or discussing U.S. [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2020-09-06T02:53:22-04:00September 14th, 2018|Categories: Blackmail & Extortion Scams, Guides, Impersonation & Identity Theft Scams, NORTH AMERICA SCAMS & SCAMMERS, Sextortion, U.S. Military & Scams|Tags: Avoid Falling Victim, Falling Victim To Sextortion, Joint Service, OFFICIAL U.S. GOVERNMENT DOCUMENT, Sextortion Brochure|

Editorial: What Are We To Do About Scams?

Editorial: What Are We To Do? For over 26 years the scammers were gaining ground. In fact, scams went up by at least 50% each and every year - in some years it doubled. Let's Be Very Clear We Are In A War Against Online Scams! Online scammers are able to operate with impunity throughout Africa, and in many other countries, without fear or prosecution. This War Against Online Scams leaves a million casualties a [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2022-03-24T21:12:49-04:00July 23rd, 2017|Categories: ♦ ABOUT SCARS|Tags: Anti-Scam Groups, Changing the world of Scams, Compassion For Victims, Exposing Scammer Photos, Haters & Trolls, RSN Editorial, Scam Baiting, Scam Education, Scam Recovery, Scammers & Sympathizers|

OFFICIAL FBI PODCAST – Sextortion Case

Man Sentenced in International Sextortion Scheme Official FBI Podcast: A Florida man is serving 105 years in federal prison for one of the largest sextortion cases in the United States. Periodically, as provided by the FBI, we will present a podcast interview with the FBI relating to scams and scammers, July 7, 2015 Allow a few minutes to download before it starts. If it doesn't download, you can download the MP3 file here [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2017-12-30T21:55:51-05:00May 19th, 2016|Categories: Podcasts|Tags: FBI Official Podcast, Federal Bureau of Investigations, Lucas Chansler, Romance Scams Now Podcast, Sextortion Scheme, US FBI|

SCARS INSTITUTE SCAM WARNINGS – 2025

SCARS Institute Scam Warnings - Top 20 Scams Fraud & Cybercrime Scam Warnings: The digital age has brought countless conveniences, but it has also created a playground for sophisticated and relentless fraud. From romance scams to cryptocurrency fraud, today’s scammers operate with advanced tools, global reach, and psychological precision. Their tactics continue to evolve, exploiting emotional, financial, and social vulnerabilities with alarming success. Victims span every demographic, but certain groups—such as older adults and [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2025-07-12T07:47:07-04:00July 12th, 2025|Categories: WARNINGS, 2025, • BANK IMPOSTER SCAM, • BUSINESS IMPOSTER SCAM, • GOVERNMENT IMPOSTER SCAM, • INVESTMENT SCAM, • MERCHANDISE SCAM, • OTHER TRUSTED PARTY SCAM, • PROPERTY SALES OR RENTAL SCAM, • RELATIVE/FAMILY/FRIEND SCAM, • ROMANCE IMPOSTER SCAM, ♦ SCAM WARNINGS & ALERTS|Tags: Scam Alerts, Scam Warnings|

Scammers Buying Anti-Scam Groups to Have Access to Scam Victims – 2025

Scammers Buying Anti-Scam Groups to Have Access to Scam Victims The Alarming Trend of Scammers Purchasing Anti-Scam Groups to Gain Access to Scam Victims and Re-Scam Them How Scammers Operate - A SCARS Institute Insight Author: • SCARS Institute Encyclopedia of Scams Editorial Team - Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. Article Abstract A troubling new tactic is emerging in the world of online scams, [...]

Why Young Adults and the Elderly are Most Vulnerable to Cybercrime – 2025

Why Young Adults and the Elderly are Most Vulnerable to Cybercrime Digital Danger Zones: Young Adults and Seniors Face the Highest Risk of Cybercrime Psychology of Scams - A SCARS Institute Insight Author: • Tim McGuinness, Ph.D., DFin, MCPO, MAnth - Anthropologist, Scientist, Director of the Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. Article Abstract Cybercrime affects everyone, but young adults and older adults face especially [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2025-04-01T21:03:25-04:00April 1st, 2025|Categories: ♦ PSYCHOLOGY OF SCAMS, 2025, Cybercrime, Insights, Psychology of Scams, Victimology|Tags: cybercrime, elderly, Psychology of Scams, Seniors, vulnerability, Young Adults|

A Brief History of Nigerian Yahoo Boys Scammers – 2024

A Brief History of Nigerian Yahoo Boys Scammers The Rise of Yahoo Boys: Exploring the Phenomenon of Scams, Scammers, and Cybercrime in Nigeria History of Scams - A SCARS Institute Insight Author: • Tim McGuinness, Ph.D., DFin, MCPO, MAnth - Anthropologist, Scientist, Director of the Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. Article Abstract Yahoo Boys are Nigerian cybercriminals involved in internet fraud, also known as [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2024-10-19T09:29:23-04:00October 19th, 2024|Categories: ♦ BRIEF HISTORY OF SCAMS, 2024, AFRICAN SCAMS & SCAMMERS, Culture Of Scamming, Cybercrime, Insights, Organized Crime, Terrorism & Scams, ♦ HOW SCAMMERS OPERATE|Tags: Nigeria Scams, Nigerian Cybercriminals, Nigerian Fraudsters, Nigerian scammers, YAHOO BOYS, Yahoo Yahoo|

Scammer Manipulation Tool Box – 102 Ways Scammers Manipulate Scam Victims – 2024

Scammer Manipulation Tool Box - 102 Ways Scammers Manipulate Scam Victims A Catalog of Manipulative and Control Techniques Used by Scammers How Scams Work - A SCARS Institute Insight Author: • Tim McGuinness, Ph.D., DFin, MCPO, MAnth - Anthropologist, Scientist, Director of the Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. Article Abstract Scammers use a wide array of manipulation and control techniques to exploit their victims [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2024-09-19T17:53:23-04:00September 19th, 2024|Categories: ♦ PSYCHOLOGY OF SCAMS, 2024, Grooming & Manipulation, Insights, Psychology of Scams, Scammer Techniques & Methods, ♦ HOW SCAMMERS OPERATE, ♦ HOW SCAMS WORK|Tags: Control Techniques, Manipulation, Persuasion, Scam Psychology, scam victims, Scammer Techniques, social engineering|

Realizing You Are a Scam Victim: Understanding the Process and Impact – 2024

Realizing You Are a Scam Victim Understanding the Process and Impact Scam Victimization - A SCARS Institute Insight Author: • Tim McGuinness, Ph.D., DFin, MCPO, MAnth - Anthropologist, Scientist, Director of the Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. Article Abstract Realizing you've been scammed can trigger a mix of emotions like shock, anger, and shame. Scams are designed to exploit emotions and vulnerabilities, making even [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2024-09-04T09:18:43-04:00September 4th, 2024|Categories: ♦ SCAM VICTIM RECOVERY, 2024, Impact of Scams on Victims, Insights, Scam Victim Recovery, Victimization, ♦ NEW SCAM VICTIMS|

Online Safety – Important For Working From Home – A Free SCARS Guide 2023

Online Safety Working From Home Managing Your Home Technology For Safety Online Online Safety - A SCARS Guide Safeguarding Your Home Online Safety & Workspace: A SCARS Guide to Preventing Cybercrime and Scams When Working from Home In the digital age, more people are working from home than ever before and online safety is paramount. While remote work offers numerous benefits, it also exposes individuals to various online risks, including [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2023-10-19T03:48:10-04:00October 19th, 2023|Categories: ♦ ONLINE SAFETY, 2023, Guides, Online Safety|Tags: Family Online Safety, Home Technology, Online Safety, Safe Internet, Working from Home|

What Is A Scammer

Anti-Scam FAQ: What Is A Scammer Answer: A scammer or fraudster is anyone that engages in scamming or defrauding a victim. In other words a "conman or woman." Scammers work in thousands of different ways. They conduct scams in-person face-to-face or on the phone, by mail or email, or through other forms of online communications. Some appear to be companies or institutions or governments, some present themselves as fake individuals [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2021-04-26T04:32:19-04:00March 28th, 2021|Categories: Basics|

SCARS™ Scam News: Another Scammer Kingpin Arrested In India

SCARS™ Scam News: Another Scammer Kingpin Arrested In India Blackmail Sextortion Ring In India Broken Up And The Kingpin "Shereef" Arrested According to one Indian News source: Seven now held in the racket and two more remain to be nabbed The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the racket that duped young women and blackmailed them arrested one more person on Saturday. The arrested was identified as Shereef, who, according to the police, was the ‘mastermind’ [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2022-04-05T09:32:23-04:00June 27th, 2020|Categories: ♠ ARCHIVES & LEGACY CONTENT ♠|Tags: Anti-Scam, Blackmail Scams, Crybercriminals, cybercrime, India, Indian Fraudsters, Indian Scammers, Information About Scams, Kochi City, scam victims, SCARS, Sextortion Scams, Shereef|

Threats From Scammers – Scam Basics [UPDATED]

Scammer Threats There Is Nothing To Fear, They Are Just More Lies! SCARS Scam Basics Have You Been Threatened By A Scammer? Don't Worry! What To Do When You Are Receiving Harmful Threats From Scammers By Phone Or Email Or Message! Types of Threats: Assassination/Murder Threats - They Are Going To Kill You! You Broke The Law Threat - You Are Involved - Complicity Extortion Threats Threats from scammers have [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2022-03-24T23:01:18-04:00December 24th, 2014|Categories: ♦ SCAM BASICS|Tags: Assassination Threat, Extortion Threats, Online Extortion, scammer threats, They Are Going To Kill You!, Threats to Victims, You Broke The Law Threat|

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