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SCARS™ Editorial: Amateur Facebook Anti-Scammers
WARNING: SO-CALLED REPORT SCAMMER PAGES/GROUPS ON FACEBOOK
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It Seems Like …
It seems like every minute someone creates another Facebook page or starts a group on Facebook about scammers. At least 5 were created just this morning!
They all claim to be instant experts. Many claim that THEY are the place to report scams.
Some even claim they offer mental health services such as Counseling that REQUIRE actual government occupational licenses – but of course, they do not have them.
THAT IS COMPLETE NONSENSE!
These groups are created by victims like you. It is understandable that people want to help end this (scams) or help others.
But just by being a victim of a crime does not mean they are experts or have any expertise in criminology or victims’ assistance.
To understand how the scamming industry works requires more than observing a few fake profiles. It is a multi-billion dollar global enterprise, involving massive corruption and challenging international treaties.
Victims Assistance Is Even More Critical
Victims’ assistance services have a profound impact on the mental health of victims of traumatic experiences such as romance scams. Incompetent groups claiming they offer everything for support to counseling at taking victims lives in their hands for their own self-gratification. Proper victims’ assistance and support requires training, understand, certifications, and oversight from global institutions, which none of these have.
The Society fo Citizens Against Relationship Scams is the only online crime victims’ assistance and support organization registered with the United States Department of Justice’s Office for Victims of Crime, the National Center for Victims of Crimes, and is a member of the National Organization for Victims’ Assistance a global standards body focused on setting professional standards.
When It Comes To Reporting Scammers Remember:
Remember that not one of the hundreds (thousands) of Facebook pages that claim they are places that you can report scammers does anything unless they connect with the SCARS Network.
Posting endless photos on Facebook does nothing to stop scammers – at most, it can help report fakes to Facebook. But most only post endless streams of scammer photos which is completely useless and can actually be harmful to their members.
Even then reporting to Facebook only serves the purpose of removing the profile and disrupting the scammer. It is valuable if it is done systematically.
Reporting Through The SCARS|CDN
However, only by reporting into the SCARS|CDN Cybercrime Data Network (Anyscam.com and other locations) will the reports go to agencies around the world.
The SCARS|CDN has over 100 reporting points on SCARS Facebook pages (dedicated forms) as well as Anyscam.com or RomanceScamsNow.com – all connected to the SCARS worldwide distribution network. It also has over 1,000 recipients of the Cybercrime Data Feeds.
Remember that SCARS is partnered with or affiliated with the United States Departments of Homeland Security, Justice, with Europol, and many other agencies around the globe.
Do Not Be Fooled
So do not be fooled. Just because another amateur instant expert pretend Facebook Page or Group says they are for reporting scammers – it does not mean they do anything!
Most of these groups are actually engaged in fraud by claiming they do things they do not. They are just places where angry victims can throw scammer photos at the wall for everyone’s misery.
SCARS is an incorporated tax-exempt nonprofit. We are a registered online crime victims assistance organization, with trained personnel to help you through your experience. Do not be fooled by someone who has NO real experience or training.
If you buy into their fakery you are only prolonging your own recovery and doing nothing to stop scammers. Plus you are supporting others that only offer false hope to scam victims.
We Urge You To Apply What You Have Learned And Avoid These Scam-Hater Groups For Your Own Mental Health!
SCARS does have specific Facebook groups to help with profile removal. If you are interested you can join in that effort. But these are not for public display. The groups that just post endless photos serve no purpose except to cause more trauma for their participants to feed the egos of the group’s creator. Ours are working groups that systematically take down thousands of fakes.
Code Of Conduct
Many of these fake groups criticize our Code of Conducts and Standards, but they offer none of their own. Only SCARS and their Member professionals and Member Groups adhere to the SCARS Code of Conduct and multiple ethical standards in the assistance of scam victims. To read our Code of Conduct visit www.AgainstScams.org
That Is The Difference
That is the difference. Sadly tens of thousands of victims do not know any better and have gone from one fake to another in seeking support.
Remember that the real people who are the fake amateur pretenders can be just as dangerous as a fake scammer! Would you go to a fake doctor? Or a fake dentist? Yet people do, and they are arrested all the time!
Most of these so-called scammer-reporting and support groups are made up of real people that mostly have good intentions, but that does not make what they are doing beneficial to real crime victims or even legal in all cases. It also does not mean they have done anything to solve the problems of scamming.
You Have To Learn To Be Smarter
We ask you to help other victims understand this!
We do have a mechanism for groups that want to follow real professional standards to join SCARS and become accredited SCARS Member Groups. You can learn more about our process on www.AgainstScams.org
SCARS, RSN, Romance Scams Now, SCARS|WORLDWIDE, SCARS|GLOBAL, SCARS, Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams, Society of Citizens Against Romance Scams, SCARS|ANYSCAM, Project Anyscam, Anyscam, SCARS|GOFCH, GOFCH, SCARS|CHINA, SCARS|CDN, SCARS|UK, SCARS Cybercriminal Data Network, Cobalt Alert, Scam Victims Support Group, are all trademarks of Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Incorporated.
Contact the law firm for the Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Incorporated by email at legal@AgainstScams.org
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If you need to speak with someone now, you can dial 988 or find phone numbers for crisis hotlines all around the world here: www.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines
A Note About Labeling!
We often use the term ‘scam victim’ in our articles, but this is a convenience to help those searching for information in search engines like Google. It is just a convenience and has no deeper meaning. If you have come through such an experience, YOU are a Survivor! It was not your fault. You are not alone! Axios!
A Question of Trust
At the SCARS Institute, we invite you to do your own research on the topics we speak about and publish, Our team investigates the subject being discussed, especially when it comes to understanding the scam victims-survivors experience. You can do Google searches but in many cases, you will have to wade through scientific papers and studies. However, remember that biases and perspectives matter and influence the outcome. Regardless, we encourage you to explore these topics as thoroughly as you can for your own awareness.
Statement About Victim Blaming
Some of our articles discuss various aspects of victims. This is both about better understanding victims (the science of victimology) and their behaviors and psychology. This helps us to educate victims/survivors about why these crimes happened and to not blame themselves, better develop recovery programs, and to help victims avoid scams in the future. At times this may sound like blaming the victim, but it does not blame scam victims, we are simply explaining the hows and whys of the experience victims have.
These articles, about the Psychology of Scams or Victim Psychology – meaning that all humans have psychological or cognitive characteristics in common that can either be exploited or work against us – help us all to understand the unique challenges victims face before, during, and after scams, fraud, or cybercrimes. These sometimes talk about some of the vulnerabilities the scammers exploit. Victims rarely have control of them or are even aware of them, until something like a scam happens and then they can learn how their mind works and how to overcome these mechanisms.
Articles like these help victims and others understand these processes and how to help prevent them from being exploited again or to help them recover more easily by understanding their post-scam behaviors. Learn more about the Psychology of Scams at www.ScamPsychology.org
Psychology Disclaimer:
All articles about psychology and the human brain on this website are for information & education only
The information provided in this article is intended for educational and self-help purposes only and should not be construed as a substitute for professional therapy or counseling.
While any self-help techniques outlined herein may be beneficial for scam victims seeking to recover from their experience and move towards recovery, it is important to consult with a qualified mental health professional before initiating any course of action. Each individual’s experience and needs are unique, and what works for one person may not be suitable for another.
Additionally, any approach may not be appropriate for individuals with certain pre-existing mental health conditions or trauma histories. It is advisable to seek guidance from a licensed therapist or counselor who can provide personalized support, guidance, and treatment tailored to your specific needs.
If you are experiencing significant distress or emotional difficulties related to a scam or other traumatic event, please consult your doctor or mental health provider for appropriate care and support.
SCARS Institute’s Encyclopedia of Scams™ Published Continuously for 25 Years
SCARS™ Editorial: Amateur Facebook Anti-Scammers
WARNING: SO-CALLED REPORT SCAMMER PAGES/GROUPS ON FACEBOOK
[lwptoc]It Seems Like …
It seems like every minute someone creates another Facebook page or starts a group on Facebook about scammers. At least 5 were created just this morning!
They all claim to be instant experts. Many claim that THEY are the place to report scams.
Some even claim they offer mental health services such as Counseling that REQUIRE actual government occupational licenses – but of course, they do not have them.
THAT IS COMPLETE NONSENSE!
These groups are created by victims like you. It is understandable that people want to help end this (scams) or help others.
But just by being a victim of a crime does not mean they are experts or have any expertise in criminology or victims’ assistance.
To understand how the scamming industry works requires more than observing a few fake profiles. It is a multi-billion dollar global enterprise, involving massive corruption and challenging international treaties.
Victims Assistance Is Even More Critical
Victims’ assistance services have a profound impact on the mental health of victims of traumatic experiences such as romance scams. Incompetent groups claiming they offer everything for support to counseling at taking victims lives in their hands for their own self-gratification. Proper victims’ assistance and support requires training, understand, certifications, and oversight from global institutions, which none of these have.
The Society fo Citizens Against Relationship Scams is the only online crime victims’ assistance and support organization registered with the United States Department of Justice’s Office for Victims of Crime, the National Center for Victims of Crimes, and is a member of the National Organization for Victims’ Assistance a global standards body focused on setting professional standards.
When It Comes To Reporting Scammers Remember:
Remember that not one of the hundreds (thousands) of Facebook pages that claim they are places that you can report scammers does anything unless they connect with the SCARS Network.
Posting endless photos on Facebook does nothing to stop scammers – at most, it can help report fakes to Facebook. But most only post endless streams of scammer photos which is completely useless and can actually be harmful to their members.
Even then reporting to Facebook only serves the purpose of removing the profile and disrupting the scammer. It is valuable if it is done systematically.
Reporting Through The SCARS|CDN
However, only by reporting into the SCARS|CDN Cybercrime Data Network (Anyscam.com and other locations) will the reports go to agencies around the world.
The SCARS|CDN has over 100 reporting points on SCARS Facebook pages (dedicated forms) as well as Anyscam.com or RomanceScamsNow.com – all connected to the SCARS worldwide distribution network. It also has over 1,000 recipients of the Cybercrime Data Feeds.
Remember that SCARS is partnered with or affiliated with the United States Departments of Homeland Security, Justice, with Europol, and many other agencies around the globe.
Do Not Be Fooled
So do not be fooled. Just because another amateur instant expert pretend Facebook Page or Group says they are for reporting scammers – it does not mean they do anything!
Most of these groups are actually engaged in fraud by claiming they do things they do not. They are just places where angry victims can throw scammer photos at the wall for everyone’s misery.
SCARS is an incorporated tax-exempt nonprofit. We are a registered online crime victims assistance organization, with trained personnel to help you through your experience. Do not be fooled by someone who has NO real experience or training.
If you buy into their fakery you are only prolonging your own recovery and doing nothing to stop scammers. Plus you are supporting others that only offer false hope to scam victims.
We Urge You To Apply What You Have Learned And Avoid These Scam-Hater Groups For Your Own Mental Health!
HOW TO REPORT
The PROPER way to report scammers is:
SCARS Groups On Facebook
SCARS does have specific Facebook groups to help with profile removal. If you are interested you can join in that effort. But these are not for public display. The groups that just post endless photos serve no purpose except to cause more trauma for their participants to feed the egos of the group’s creator. Ours are working groups that systematically take down thousands of fakes.
Code Of Conduct
Many of these fake groups criticize our Code of Conducts and Standards, but they offer none of their own. Only SCARS and their Member professionals and Member Groups adhere to the SCARS Code of Conduct and multiple ethical standards in the assistance of scam victims. To read our Code of Conduct visit www.AgainstScams.org
That Is The Difference
That is the difference. Sadly tens of thousands of victims do not know any better and have gone from one fake to another in seeking support.
Remember that the real people who are the fake amateur pretenders can be just as dangerous as a fake scammer! Would you go to a fake doctor? Or a fake dentist? Yet people do, and they are arrested all the time!
Most of these so-called scammer-reporting and support groups are made up of real people that mostly have good intentions, but that does not make what they are doing beneficial to real crime victims or even legal in all cases. It also does not mean they have done anything to solve the problems of scamming.
You Have To Learn To Be Smarter
We ask you to help other victims understand this!
We do have a mechanism for groups that want to follow real professional standards to join SCARS and become accredited SCARS Member Groups. You can learn more about our process on www.AgainstScams.org
Thank you
SCARS™ Team
A SCARS Division
Miami Florida U.S.A.
TAGS: Amateur Anti-Scam Groups, Fake Anti-Scam Groups, Pretenders, Incompetent Groups, Scammer Exposure Pages, Useless Effort, Doing Nothing, Scam Hater Groups, Victim Abuse,
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If you need to speak with someone now, you can dial 988 or find phone numbers for crisis hotlines all around the world here: www.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines
A Note About Labeling!
We often use the term ‘scam victim’ in our articles, but this is a convenience to help those searching for information in search engines like Google. It is just a convenience and has no deeper meaning. If you have come through such an experience, YOU are a Survivor! It was not your fault. You are not alone! Axios!
A Question of Trust
At the SCARS Institute, we invite you to do your own research on the topics we speak about and publish, Our team investigates the subject being discussed, especially when it comes to understanding the scam victims-survivors experience. You can do Google searches but in many cases, you will have to wade through scientific papers and studies. However, remember that biases and perspectives matter and influence the outcome. Regardless, we encourage you to explore these topics as thoroughly as you can for your own awareness.
Statement About Victim Blaming
Some of our articles discuss various aspects of victims. This is both about better understanding victims (the science of victimology) and their behaviors and psychology. This helps us to educate victims/survivors about why these crimes happened and to not blame themselves, better develop recovery programs, and to help victims avoid scams in the future. At times this may sound like blaming the victim, but it does not blame scam victims, we are simply explaining the hows and whys of the experience victims have.
These articles, about the Psychology of Scams or Victim Psychology – meaning that all humans have psychological or cognitive characteristics in common that can either be exploited or work against us – help us all to understand the unique challenges victims face before, during, and after scams, fraud, or cybercrimes. These sometimes talk about some of the vulnerabilities the scammers exploit. Victims rarely have control of them or are even aware of them, until something like a scam happens and then they can learn how their mind works and how to overcome these mechanisms.
Articles like these help victims and others understand these processes and how to help prevent them from being exploited again or to help them recover more easily by understanding their post-scam behaviors. Learn more about the Psychology of Scams at www.ScamPsychology.org
Psychology Disclaimer:
All articles about psychology and the human brain on this website are for information & education only
The information provided in this article is intended for educational and self-help purposes only and should not be construed as a substitute for professional therapy or counseling.
While any self-help techniques outlined herein may be beneficial for scam victims seeking to recover from their experience and move towards recovery, it is important to consult with a qualified mental health professional before initiating any course of action. Each individual’s experience and needs are unique, and what works for one person may not be suitable for another.
Additionally, any approach may not be appropriate for individuals with certain pre-existing mental health conditions or trauma histories. It is advisable to seek guidance from a licensed therapist or counselor who can provide personalized support, guidance, and treatment tailored to your specific needs.
If you are experiencing significant distress or emotional difficulties related to a scam or other traumatic event, please consult your doctor or mental health provider for appropriate care and support.
Also read our SCARS Institute Statement about Professional Care for Scam Victims – click here to go to our ScamsNOW.com website.
If you are in crisis, feeling desperate, or in despair please call 988 or your local crisis hotline.