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Spotting Ghana Scammers – Ghanaian Words & Phrases

Spotting Ghana Scammers - Ghanaian Words & Phrases Understanding ScammerScammer A Scammer or Fraudster is someone that engages in deception to obtain money or achieve another objective. They are criminals that attempt to deceive a victim into sending more or performing some other activity that benefits the scammer. Culture A SCARS Guide Most Victims Stay In A ScamScam A Scam is a confidence trick - a crime - is an attempt to defraud a person or group after first gaining their trust through deception. Scams or confidence tricks exploit victims using their credulity, naïveté, compassion, vanity, irresponsibility, or greed and exploiting that. Researchers have defined confidence tricks as "a distinctive species of fraudulent conduct ... intending to further voluntary exchanges that are not mutually beneficial", as they "benefit con operators ('con men' - criminals) at the expense of their victims (the 'marks')". A scam is a crime even if no money was lost. Far Too Long! This is because while they suspect it is a scam, they do not have the confidence to cut it off. The reason [...]

Spotting Nigerian Scammers – Nigerian Phrases

Spotting Nigerian Scammers - Nigerian Phrases Understanding Scammer Culture A SCARS Guide Most Victims Stay In A Scam Far Too Long! This is because while they suspect it is a scam, they do not have the confidence to cut it off. The reason that they [...]

FBI Releases 2020 Internet Crime Report [UPDATED]

FBIFBI FBI - Federal Bureau of Investigation The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is the domestic intelligence and security service of the United States and its principal federal law enforcement agency. Operating under the jurisdiction of the United States Department of Justice, the FBI is also a member of the U.S. Intelligence Community and reports to both the Attorney General and the Director of National Intelligence. A leading U.S. counter-terrorism, counterintelligence, and criminal investigative organization, the FBI has jurisdiction over violations of more than 200 categories of federal crimes, including financial fraud. Releases 2020 Internet Crime Report In 2020, while the American public was focused on protecting our families from a global pandemic and helping others in need, cybercriminals took advantage of an opportunity to profit from our dependence on technology to go on an Internet crime spree. These criminals [...]

Scammer Methods – A Scammer’s Primer – Part 1: The Introduction

SCARS™ Scammer Methods: A Scammer's Primer - Part 1 A Guide To Help You Better Understand Why Scammers Do What They Do! Based Upon Actual Scammer Training Guides The Scammer's Introduction Scammers Have A Variety Of Guides They Follow To Learn And Expand [...]

SCARS Identifies Ghana Scammer Cartel of Over 4,000 Working Scammers

SCARS Identifies Ghana Scammer CartelCartel A scamming cartel is any criminal organization with the intention of engaging in larger-scale financial fraud operations. They range from loosely managed agreements among various scammer gangs to formalized commercial enterprises. The term was applied when the largest scammer gangs organizations reached a size and scope of a major enterprise, including control of corrupt politicians and local officials. In truth, most scammer cartels do not exactly meet the definition of a cartel, but the term stuck and it is now popularly used to refer to any large criminal fraud organization. of Over 4,000 Working Scammers As a result of a recent investigation by SCARS, we have identified a complete Ghana Cartel THIS CARTEL HAS MEMBERS IN GHANA AND THE REST OF WEST AFRICA, EGYPT & NORTH AFRICA, BURMA, THAILAND, MALAYSIA, INDONESIA, SOUTH KOREA, [...]

U.S. Law: 18 U.S.C. § 1030 – U.S. Code

Please Help Us Help Scam Victims Worldwide By Making A Small Donation To SCARS Your generous contribution of Just $5 will help us continue to educate & support the victims of relationship scamsRelationship 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?. You will be helping to support free scam avoidance education for adults & children, free victims' [...]

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

How these Social Media ScamsScams A Scam is a confidence trick - a crime - is an attempt to defraud a person or group after first gaining their trust through deception. Scams or confidence tricks exploit victims using their credulity, naïveté, compassion, vanity, irresponsibility, or greed and exploiting that. Researchers have defined confidence tricks as "a distinctive species of fraudulent conduct ... intending to further voluntary exchanges that are not mutually beneficial", as they "benefit con operators ('con men' - criminals) at the expense of their victims (the 'marks')". A scam is a crime even if no money was lost. 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 impersonationImpersonation An impersonator is someone who imitates or copies the behavior or actions of another. There are many reasons for impersonating someone, such as: part of a criminal act such as identity theft, online impersonation scam, or other fraud. This is usually where the criminal is trying to assume the identity of another, in order to commit fraud, such as accessing confidential information or to gain property not belonging to them. Also known as social engineering and impostors.. Here are some scams that [...]

SCARS™ Cyber Cold War: Nation-State Hacking From Russia

SCARS™ Cyber Cold War: Nation-State Hacking From Russia A recent UK report on Russian interference brought the issue of state-backed cyberattacks to the forefront. In July the Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament (ISC) published its long-awaited report into Russian interference. This offered further confirmation that Russia has been carrying [...]

Ann Angel: Have You Seen Her? Another Stolen Face / Stolen Identity

Stolen Identity: Ann Angel Have You Seen Ann Angel? Adult Model & Impersonation VictimImpersonation Victim An impersonation victim is someone who has had their identity or images used by someone who imitates or copies their identity to scam or defraud another. This is a criminal act such as identity theft, online impersonation scam, or other fraud. This is usually where the criminal is trying to assume the identity of this victim, in order to commit fraud, such as accessing confidential information or gaining property from someone else. Frequently Used By Scammers To Fool Men! You Have Probably Seen Her Photos Before! The real Ann Angel is an Adult Video Star & Webcam Girl Ann Angel Is Another Scammer's Choice Award Winner Visit the [...]

Yuliana Avalos: Have You Seen Her? Another Stolen Face / Stolen Identity

Stolen Identity / Impersonation Victim: Yuliana Avalos Have You Seen Yuliana Avalos? Adult Model/Entertainer & Impersonation Victim Yuliana Avalos Is Another Scammers Choice Award Winner In her own words, she describes how scammers are using her photos: Of course, you don't really know Yuliana Avalos, since these are stolen photos [...]

SCARS™ Special Report: Deciphering the Lottery Scam Rings

SCARS™ Special Report: Deciphering the Lottery ScamLottery Scam 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. Rings Another Kind 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? In Recent Years There Has Been A Shocking Increase In Jamaica’S Homicide Rate That Has Refocused Attention On Lottery ScamsLottery 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. In The Caribbean Island Nation But it is not a uniquely Jamaican problem, with well-organized lottery frauds operating [...]

SCAM HISTORY: 6 Years Ago – A Adult Star/Model Sues Match.com For $1.5 Billion, Says Her Picture Was Used In Fake Profiles

SCAM HISTORY: 6 Years Ago - A Adult Star/Model Sues Match.com For $1.5 Billion, Says Her Picture Was Used In Fake Profiles This Groundbreaking Case Would Have Corrected Much That Is Wrong In Today's Dating And Social Media Websites Unfortunately, the selection of the plaintiff was seriously flawed. The initial [...]

SCARS Next Steps™ – You Gave The Scammer Your Information?

SCARS Next Steps™ - You Gave The Scammer Your Information? NOTE: THIS GUIDE IS PRIMARILY FOR AMERICAN VICTIMS, HOWEVER, THE PROCESS APPLIES TO MANY COUNTRIES You Gave The Scammer Your Id And Maybe Even Access To Your Banking Or Credit Cards? NOW WHAT DO YOU DO? First, let us say [...]

SCARS™ Special Report: Nigerian EFCC Collapses Without Director Magu!?

SCARS™ Special Report: Nigerian EFCCEFCC Economic and Financial Crimes Commission The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is a Nigerian law enforcement agency that investigates financial crimes such as advance fee fraud (419 fraud), scams, and money laundering. The EFCC was established in 2003, partially in response to pressure from the Financial Action Task Force on Money Laundering (FATF), which named Nigeria as one of 23 countries non-cooperative in the international community's efforts to fight money laundering. The agency has its head office in Abuja, Nigeria. Collapses Without Director Magu!? Nigeria's Economic & Financial Crimes Commission is Gutted! After three years of amazing progress and world-class partnerships, the Acting Director of the EFCC is removed from office because of the raw power of criminals connected to the Nigerian Government. What was [...]

SCARS™ Insight: Ghana Scammer Study – Rationalizing Online Romance Fraud

SCARS™ Insight: Ghana Scammer Study - Rationalizing Online Romance FraudFraud In law, fraud is intentional deception to secure unfair or unlawful gain (money or other assets), or to deprive a victim of a legal right. Fraud can violate civil law (e.g., a fraud victim may sue the fraud perpetrator to avoid the fraud or recover monetary compensation) or criminal law (e.g., a fraud perpetrator may be prosecuted and imprisoned by governmental authorities), or it may cause no loss of money, property, or legal right but still be an element of another civil or criminal wrong. The purpose of fraud may be monetary gain or other benefits, for example by obtaining a passport, travel document, or driver's license, or mortgage fraud, where the perpetrator may attempt to qualify for a mortgage by way of false statements. A fraud can also be a hoax, which is a distinct concept that involves deliberate deception without the intention of gain or of materially damaging or depriving a victim. In the Eyes of the Offender This study seeks to understand romance scam from the offenders' perspective and how they rationalize their motivations, opportunities and abilities towards the commission of the crime. To this end, we adopt the Motivation-Opportunity-Ability framework [...]

SCARS™ Insight: The Young Nigerian & West African Women Scammers

SCARS™ Insight: The Young Nigerian Women Scammers Here Is The Face Of A Young Woman That Has Become Involved In Scamming She is young and lives in Nigeria. It is obvious that she has been pulled in by a boyfriend, and suffers significant self-esteem issues (per her posts). She [...]

SCARS™ Support: U.K. Victims Compensation

SCARS™ Support: U.K. Victims Compensation Did You Know That Crime Victims In The U.K. Can Apply For Compensation For Being The Victim? OF COURSE, YOU HAD TO REPORT IT TO THE POLICE What service the police provide to you is set by the Victims Code of Practice. Under this code [...]

SCARS™ Insight: Australia Reports Government Impersonation Scams On The Rise

SCARS™ Insight: Australia Reports Government Impersonation Scams On The Rise According to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, governmental impersonations are exploding online! Australians are being urged to watch out for government impersonation scams with over $1.26 million lost from more than 7100 reports made to Scamwatch so far this [...]

SCARS™ Insight: A Cybercriminal Study – Narratives of the Nigerian Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Agents

SCARS™ Insight: A Cybercriminal Study - Narratives of the Nigerian Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Agents For the first time, there has been a study of what it is like on the ground in Nigeria from the perspective of the Agents of the EFCC! PLEASE NOTE; THIS IS WRITTEN [...]

SCARS™ Irony: Ghana Scammer Demolishes Nigerian Embassy!

SCARS™ Irony: Ghana Scammer Demolishes Nigerian Embassy! In an incredibly bold move, a Ghana scammer claimed to own the property where the Nigerian Embassy stood - ignoring Diplomatic Sovereignty completely. The Ghana president was forced to apologize to the government of Nigeria for embassy demolition! As the song says "And [...]

SCARS™ Guide: How To Spot Fake U.S. Passports [UPDATED]

SCARS™ Guide: How To Spot Fake U.S. Passports [UPDATED] Scammers Have Always Made Up Fake Documents, But With A Careful Eye, You Can Always Spot Them For What They Are! Here is a real U.S. Passport for you to see how it should look: Michelle Obama U.S. Passport [...]

SCARS™ Special Report: Fighting Cybercriminals In A Connected Future World

SCARS™ Special Report: Fighting Cybercriminals In A Connected Future World Insights From The EuropolEuropol The European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation, better known under the name Europol, formerly the European Police Office and Europol Drugs Unit, is the law enforcement agency of the European Union (EU) formed in 1998 to handle criminal intelligence and combat serious international organized crime and terrorism through cooperation between competent authorities of EU member states. The Agency has no executive powers, and its officials are not entitled to arrest suspects or act without prior approval from authorities in the member states. Based in The Hague, it comprised 1,065 staff as of 2016. WEBSITE LINK-INTERPOL CybercrimeCybercrime Cybercrime is a crime related to technology, computers, and the Internet. Typical cybercrime are performed by a computer against a computer, or by a hacker using software to attack computers or networks. Conference Examined Latest Cyber Threats, Trends And Strategies At The Hague, Netherlands 2019 A couple of months back, more than 400 experts from law enforcement, the private sector, and academia have gathered this week at [...]

SCARS™ Scam Warning: Chinese Blessing Scams 騙局警告：中國祝福騙局

SCARS™ Scam Warning: Chinese Blessing Scams 騙局警告：中國祝福騙局 The Blessing Scam Is Also Called The "Ghost Scam" Or "Jewelry Scam 祝福騙局也稱為“鬼騙局”或“珠寶騙局” The blessing scam (also known as the "Ghost Scam" or "Jewelry Scam") is a confidence trickConfidence trick A Scam is a confidence trick - a crime - is an attempt to defraud a person or group after first gaining their trust through deception. Scams or confidence tricks exploit victims using their credulity, naïveté, compassion, vanity, irresponsibility, or greed and exploiting that. Researchers have defined confidence tricks as "a distinctive species of fraudulent conduct ... intending to further voluntary exchanges that are not mutually beneficial", as they "benefit con operators ('con men' - criminals) at the expense of their victims (the 'marks')". A scam is a crime even if no money was lost. typically perpetrated against elderly women of Chinese origin. The scam originated in China and [...]

SCARS™ Special Report: Does Being A Scam Victim Affect Your Credit Score?

SCARS™ Special Report: Does Being A Scam Victim Affect Your Credit Score? Scams Involving Identity TheftIdentity Theft Identity theft is when someone uses another person's personal identifying information, without their permission, to commit fraud or other crimes. In both the U.K. and the United States it is the theft of personally identifiable information. Identity theft deliberately uses someone else's identity as a method to gain financial advantages or obtain credit and other benefits, and perhaps to cause other person's loss. The person whose identity has been stolen may suffer adverse consequences, especially if they are falsely held responsible for the perpetrator's actions. Personally identifiable information generally includes a person's name, date of birth, social security number, driver's license number, bank account or credit card numbers, PINs, electronic signatures, fingerprints, passwords, or any other information that can be used to access a person's financial resources. Can Hamper Your Ability To Get Loans, But You Can Reduce Long-Term Impact The following reflects the opinion of the author and is not intended to replace professional financial advice. If you have been [...]