Author:
• SCARS Editorial Team – Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc.
Originally Published: 2019
Article Abstract
Sharing their stories empowers romance scam victims to raise awareness, prevent future scams, provide support, advocate for policy change, and promote personal healing.
By educating others, victims contribute to prevention efforts, offer solace to fellow victims, and advocate for justice.
Ultimately, sharing their experiences helps victims reclaim their voices and foster resilience in the face of adversity.
A Victim’s Story: The Story of a Romance Scam Victim [Video]
The woman in this video is a real scam victim of an online romance scam.
Listen to her story and share this video so others will not feel alone and potentially help others from falling victim. Education is your best defense against scams!
Remember
It was not your fault!
Why it’s Important to Tell Your Story!
Telling one’s story as a romance scam victim is crucial for several reasons:
- Raising Awareness: Sharing personal experiences helps raise awareness about the prevalence and tactics of romance scams. By sharing their stories, victims educate others about the warning signs and red flags to watch out for, empowering them to protect themselves from falling prey to similar schemes.
- Preventing Future Victims: Romance scammers often target vulnerable individuals who may be unaware of the risks. By sharing their stories publicly, victims can help prevent others from becoming victims themselves. Hearing firsthand accounts of the emotional and financial devastation caused by romance scams can serve as a powerful deterrent for potential victims.
- Providing Support: Sharing their experiences can provide support and validation to other victims who may feel alone or ashamed of their situation. Knowing that they are not alone and that others have gone through similar experiences can offer comfort and encouragement to victims as they navigate their recovery journey.
- Advocacy and Policy Change: By speaking out about their experiences, romance scam victims can advocate for policy changes and increased resources to combat romance scams more effectively. Their voices can contribute to legislative efforts aimed at holding scammers accountable and providing support services for victims.
- Personal Healing: Sharing their story can be a cathartic and empowering experience for victims, allowing them to reclaim their voices and regain a sense of control over their narratives. Opening up about their experiences can also help victims process their emotions, heal from their trauma, and move forward with their lives.
Overall, sharing their story can play a vital role in raising awareness, preventing future victims, providing support, advocating for change, and promoting personal healing for romance scam victims.
More Scam Victim Stories:
- Telling Your Story – Especially When It Is Hard [VIDEO] (romancescamsnow.com)
- Sharon Armstrong A Victim’s Story (romancescamsnow.com)
- The Elina Juusola Story (scamsnow.com)
- A Tragic Canadian Romance Scam Victim Story (scamsnow.com)
- Bank Account Takeover Fraud Can Happen To You! A Victim’s Story! (scamsnow.com)
- A Scam Victim Story – Miss L. (romancescamsnow.com)
- Miss P. – A Scam Victim Story (romancescamsnow.com)
- Blanca Arellano – A Murdered Scam Victim’s Story (romancescamsnow.com)
SCARS Resources:
- Getting Started Right: ScamVictimsSupport.org
- Sextortion Scam Victims: Sextortion Victims Support – The Essentials (scamvictimssupport.org)
- For New Victims of Relationship Scams newvictim.AgainstScams.org
- Subscribe to SCARS Newsletter newsletter.againstscams.org
- Sign up for SCARS professional support & recovery groups, visit support.AgainstScams.org
- Join our Scam Survivors United Chat & Discussion Group facebook.com/groups/scam.survivors.united
- Find competent trauma counselors or therapists, visit counseling.AgainstScams.org
- Become a SCARS Member and get free counseling benefits, visit membership.AgainstScams.org
- Report each and every crime, learn how to at reporting.AgainstScams.org
- Learn more about Scams & Scammers at RomanceScamsNOW.com and ScamsNOW.com
- Scammer photos ScammerPhotos.com
- SCARS Videos youtube.AgainstScams.org
- Self-Help Books for Scam Victims are at shop.AgainstScams.org
- Worldwide Crisis Hotlines: https://blog.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines/
Other Cyber Resources
- Block Scam Domains: Quad9.net
- Global Cyber Alliance ACT Cybersecurity Tool Website: Actionable Cybersecurity Tools (ACT) (globalcyberalliance.org) https://act.globalcyberalliance.org/index.php/Actionable_Cybersecurity_Tools_(ACT)_-_Simplified_Cybersecurity_Protection
- Wizer Cybersecurity Training – Free Security Awareness Training, Phishing Simulation and Gamification (wizer-training.com)
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I have been involved in three different cases of relationship fraud.. Two combined fake love with investment fraud. Gold with one that I ended before investing, the other was Bitcoin trading where I was supposedly making huge profits until it all was exposed when I tried to withdraw funds. This is where I suffered significant losses but got out before spending more ‘chasing the money’. The third was solely based on bringing my ‘new love’ to the U.S. so we could live happily ever after. Paid for all her travel expenses, but she never boarded the plane. However she still tried for more money for a variety of reasons but finally gave up when I stopped sending money. If I only knew then what I know now a lot wasted effort and money could have been avoided.