Venmo Text Scam
Scam Basics: Venmo Text Scam Learning The Basics Of Online Scams Scam Basics - A SCARS Insight Venmo Text Scam This Venmo Text Scam involves a scam type known as smishingSmishing What is a smishing attack? Smishing is a form of social engineering that exploits SMS, or text, messages. Text messages can contain links to such things as webpages, email addresses or phone numbers that when clicked may automatically open a browser window or email message or dial a number. This integration of email, voice, text message, and web browser functionality increases the likelihood that users will fall victim to engineered malicious activity., aka phishing over SMS. In essence, this is an account takeoverAccount Takeover Account Takeover (ATO) are the unauthorized access of a user’s account in order to steal identity credentials, execute a fraudulent transaction or engage in varying types of abuse. [...]
How To Spot AI-Generated Profile Images
How To Spot AIAI Artificial intelligence (AI) is wide-ranging branch of computer science concerned with building smart machines capable of performing tasks that typically require human intelligence. Machine learning is a subset of Artificial Intelligence.-Generated Profile Images Ai-Generated Images How Scams Work - A SCARS Insight Ai-Generated Images Are Being Used Everywhere On Dating Websites & Social Media Right Now! Artificial intelligence (AI) has brought about many advancements in technology, including image creation. However, the danger [...]
Are You Really The Lucky Lotto Scams Winner?
Are You Really The Lucky Lotto Winner? Spot The Lotto Or Sweepstakes Prize ScamsPrize Scams These scams involve someone claiming you won a prize. However, they say you must pay a fee or provide sensitive banking information in order to get it. They keep the money, and you get nothing for it. How Scams Work - A SCARS Insight You've Won the Lotto! Say you hear or read the words: “You’ve won the Lotto!” What will you do with your winnings? Who wouldn’t [...]
Social Security Scams – Scam Basics
Scam Basics: Social Security Scams Learning The Basics Of Online & Phone Social Security Scams Scam Basics - A SCARS Insight Social Security Scams The basics of these Social Security Scams remain essentially the same for most countries. You will need to [...]
Lottery Scams – Scam Basics
Scam Basics: Lottery Scams/Lotto Scams Learning The Basics Of Lottery Scams & Educating Consumers To Avoid Them Scam Basics - A SCARS Insight Lottery Scams/Sweepstakes ScamsSweepstakes Scams These scams involve someone claiming you won a prize. However, they say you must pay a fee or provide sensitive banking information in order to get it. They keep the money, and you get nothing for it./Lotto Scams A Type Of Relationship ScamRelationship Scam A Relationship Scam is a one-to-one criminal act that involves a trust relationship and uses deception & manipulation to get a victim to give to the criminal something of value, such as money! Click here to learn more: What Is A Relationship Scam? Lottery Scams In Lottery Scams the scammer calls and claims [...]
Scam Basics: Grandparent Scams
Scam Basics: Grandparent Scams Learning The Basics Of Online Scams & Educating Consumers To Avoid Them Scam Basics - A SCARS Insight Grandparent Scams A Type Of Relationship Scam Grandparent Scams In grandparent scams the scammer calls and poses as a grandchild [...]
Financial Fraud Terms – Scam Basics
Financial Fraud Terms Learning The Language of Fraud Terms Scam Basics - A SCARS Insight Understanding Financial Fraud Terms These Are The Financial Fraud Terms Used By Fraud Fighters Worldwide Please note: this is not a comprehensive list of all scam terms. The fraud-fighting community [...]
Synthetic Identity Fraud – Scam Basics
Scam Basics: Synthetic Identity FraudSynthetic identity fraud Synthetic identity theft, or synthetic identity fraud, occurs when a criminal creates an identity instead of stealing an existing one. The scam involves mixing real Social Security numbers, or fake numbers, with other pieces of information—names, addresses, and birthdates—to put together an entirely new identity, often using partially fake identity information. In contrast, the more familiar form of identity theft involves using the actual name, Social Security number, and other personal data of a single victim. Learning The Basics Of Online Scams Scam Basics - A SCARS Insight Scam Basics: Understanding Synthetic Identity Fraud A Type Of Identity Theft Synthetic Identity Fraud is a type of financial crime in which a criminal (or [...]
Scam Basics: Tech Support Scams
Scam Basics: Tech Support ScamsTech Support Scams Phone scammers may masquerade as tech support employees for a major company in order to take your money or install a virus on your computer. They may call from what seem to be legitimate company numbers using caller ID spoofing. Learning The Basics Of Online Scams & Educating Consumers To Avoid Them Scam Basics - A SCARS Insight Tech Support Scams A Type Of Relationship Scam Tech support scams are one of the types of scams in [...]
Scam Basics: IRS Scams
Scam Basics: IRSIRS The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is the revenue & tax service of the United States federal government responsible for collecting taxes and administering the Internal Revenue Code (the main body of federal statutory tax law.) It is part of the Department of the Treasury and led by the Commissioner of Internal Revenue, who is appointed to a five-year term by the President of the United States. The duties of the IRS include providing tax assistance to taxpayers; pursuing and resolving instances of erroneous or fraudulent tax filings; and overseeing various benefits programs. Visit www.IRS.gov to learn more. Scams Learning The Basics Of Online Scams Scam Basics - A SCARS Insight IRS Scams A Type Of Relationship Scam The scammer poses as an IRS agent and claims you owe taxes. They may threaten arrest or legal action [...]
How To Avoid Pig Butchering Scams [VIDEO]
How To Avoid Pig Butchering Scams An Overview Of This New Plague! How Scams Work - A SCARS Insight Pig Butchering Scams: What They Are and How to Avoid Them Don’t trust that unexpected text or direct message from a stranger—it [...]
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 [...]
Scam Basics – White Collar Crime
Scam Basics - White Collar Crime A Class Of Crime That Includes Financial Fraud A SCARS Insight White-Collar Crime Includes Scams These crimes are not violent, but they are not victimless. White-collar crimes can destroy a company, wipe out a person's life savings, cost investors [...]
Urgent Next Steps For A Scam Victim After The Discovery Of The Scam
Urgent Next Steps After The Discovery Of The Scam Immediate Financial Steps Scam Basics Series A SCARS/FTCFTC The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is an independent agency of the United States government whose principal mission is the enforcement of civil (non-criminal) U.S. antitrust law and the promotion of consumer protection. The FTC can also act as a clearinghouse for criminal reports sent to other agencies for investigation and prosecution. To learn more visit www.FTC.gov or to report fraud visit ReportFraud.FTC.gov Guide Immediate Financial Steps After You Were Scammed Find out what to do if you paid someone you think is a scammer, gave them some personal information, or [...]
Brushing Scam – What Is That?
Brushing Scam - What Is That? A person receives packages or parcels containing various sorts of items that were not ordered or requested! A SCARS Insight Into How Scams Work Unordered Product Parcel Scams Free boxloads of merchandise from Amazon or other companies, right on [...]
Sha Zhu Pan 殺主盤 Pig Butchering Romance/Investment Scams – Overview
"Pig Butchering" Romance/Investment Scams - Overview Sha Zhu Pan 殺主盤 A SCARS Insight Sha Zhu Pan 殺主盤 - The New Trend Sweeping The Globe Online ‘Pig Butchering’ Love Scams Have Gone Global After Getting Their Start In China Portions from the South China Morning Post [...]
Beware Cloned Company Scams – Fake Investments
Beware Cloned Company Scams - Fake Investments The Growing Trend Of Large Scale Investment Scams A SCARS Insight Don’t Fall Victim To Fraudulent Investment Opportunities Portions courtesy of ActionFraudActionFraud Action Fraud is the UK’s national reporting centre for fraud and cybercrime where you should report fraud if you have been scammed, defrauded or experienced cyber crime in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. WEBSITE LINK Investment scams can be hard to spot. Every year, victims lose thousands of pounds to criminals [...]
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 [...]
Don’t Stalk The Face In The Photo! It’s A Crime
Don’t Stalk The Face In The Photo! It's A Crime We Are All Sympathetic That Victims Are Scammed! But Don't Make It Worse By Breaking The Law Too! SCARS Basics Series People Who Have Had Their Photos Stolen Are Victims Too! They Are [...]
A Quick Reminder To Report All Scams
A Quick Reminder To Report All Scams A SCARS Anti-Scam Tip Click Here To Learn Why Reporting Matters! Click Here How Do You Properly Report Scammers? REPORT EVERY SCAM - IT MATTERS! It is essential that law enforcement knows [...]
Emailed & Downloaded Photos May Contain Malware
Emailed & Downloaded Photos May Contain Malware SCARS Scam Basics Don't Open That Photo Attachment The Dangers Of Downloading Photos From Stranger Emails Or The Web It Has Long Been Known That Image Files Can Contain Malware This can apply to photos sent [...]
One Ring Call Phone Scam – Scam Basics
One Ring Call Phone ScamOne Ring Call Phone Scam One Ring/Wangiri Scam - When your phone rings only once, late at night, you may be tempted to call back. But the call may be from a foreign country with an area code that looks deceptively like it's in the U.S. If you dial back, international calling fees may wind up on your bill. Such cons are also known by the Japanese term "Wangiri." SCARS Scam Basics The Mysterious One Ring Call Phone Scam Why Would Anyone Do This? One Ring Call Phone Scam - Your phone rings once and the call stops. If you answer all you [...]
Mitigating Fraud In The Digital Age – Digital Fraud [Infographic]
Mitigating Fraud In The Digital Age Digital Fraud An InfographicInfographic Infographics (a shortened word of "information" and "graphics") are graphic visual representations of information, data, or knowledge intended to present information quickly and clearly. They can improve your understanding of a topic by utilizing graphics. Infographics have evolved in recent years to be more useful for mass communications and thus are designed with fewer assumptions about the readers' knowledge base than other types of visualizations. Series From Equifax Courtesy of our partner at About-Fraud.com Thank you Equifax for this awesome infographic illustrating the challenges of mitigating fraud in a digital age. [...]
SCARS™ Scam Basics: Courier Fraud / Police or Bank Impersonation Scams
SCARS™ Scam Basics: Courier Fraud / Police or Bank Impersonation Scams Scammers Use Any Means Possible To Scam You! Here is an excellent video form the London Metropolitan Police about how these scams work and how to avoid them TAGS: SCARS, Courier Fraud, Courier Scams, Phone Scams, Local Fraudsters, [...]
SCARS Printed Books For Every Scam SurvivorSurvivor A Scam Survivor is a victim who has been able to fully accept the reality of their situation. That they were the victim of a crime and are not to blame. They are working on their emotional recovery and reduction of any trauma either on their own, through a qualified support organization, or through counseling or therapy. And has done their duty and reported the crime to their local police, national police, and on Anyscam.com From SCARS Publishing
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SCARS GREEN BOOK
Self-Help Self-Paced Recovery Program Guide
LEARN HOW TO RECOVER ON YOUR OWN
This program is designed to help scam victims struggling to recover on their own and for those who want to understand the overall process. You can be using other resources, such as trauma counselingCounseling Counseling is the professional guidance of the individual by utilizing psychological methods especially in collecting case history data, using various techniques of the personal interview, and testing interests and aptitudes. A mental health counselor (MHC), or counselor, is a person who works with individuals and groups to promote optimum mental and emotional health. Such persons may help individuals deal with issues associated with addiction and substance abuse; family, parenting, and marital problems; stress management; self-esteem; and aging. They may also work with "Social Workers", "Psychiatrists", and "Psychologists". SCARS does not provide mental health counseling. or therapy, qualified support groups, or completely independent – on your own!
The SCARS Steps program is a complete program and is provided for the purpose of helping scam victims to overcome this experience. Throughout this SCARS Steps Program, we speak about issues and challenges that a victim may have and help guide them through their recovery. But each person is different and it is important to understand your own reasons for being vulnerable to being scammed.
After the trauma of being scammed, you need to take steps to recover and move on. This may be an alternative to counseling in the short term, but we still encourage you to seek out professional help & support. Throughout this SCARS Steps Program, we speak about issues, challenges, defects, or problems that a victim may have in a generalized way.
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A Guide For Families & Friends Of Scam Victims
HOW TO HELP ROMANCE SCAM VICTIMS FOR FAMILIES & FRIENDS OF SCAM VICTIMS
This SCARS Publishing book represents a complete guide to help the families and friends understand how these scams work and how to help the victim.
The SCARS Slate Book should be purchased by family and friends to better understand what happened to the victim and the traumatic impact on them. But it can also be shared by the victim so that they do not have to explain to family and friends about the scam. This publication is to help others to help Scam Victims to make it through this traumatic experience and recover.
Each person is different and it is important to understand how relationship scams work and why people are vulnerable; to being scammed, how they were lured in, then groomed and manipulated. This understanding is essential in helping them through the process of ending the scam and then on to recovery. The SCARS Slate Book will provide the information necessary to help support a victim through this process.
SCARS RED BOOK
Your Personal Scam Evidence & Crime Record Organizer
ORGANIZE YOUR INFORMATION TO MAKE THE REPORTING PROCESS SIMPLE!
Helps you get and stay organized. This publication is to help Scam Victims organize their crime information. Complete this information before reporting to the police then bring this book with you
Before or after reporting to the police the RED BOOK gives you a dedicated tool to record all the essential facts of this crime. The Victim, the Scammers, the Money, and your Police interactions. Everything that really matters can be easily recorded for your immediate use and for the future!
As we have seen, money recovery/repayment programs can become available years after the scam ends and you need to keep all the details of this crime in case it is needed. We have also seen scammers being extradited to the U.S. and other countries, this will help in the event you testify or give statements, Additionally, this helps you have your information ready to qualify for victims’ benefits, compensation, or aid.
The Official SCARS RED BOOK is your way of recording all the important facts of this crime so that you do not lose essential information, Complete the RED BOOK then put it away with the confidence that you will have it if or when it is needed.
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