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Official FBI Podcast: May 2016: FBI Creates the International Cyber Crime Coordination Cell
Periodically, as provided by the FBI, we will present a podcast interview with the FBI relating to scams and scammers,
February 10, 2016
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TRANSCRIPT:
Mollie Halpern: The FBI creates a new joint task force to defeat the most significant cyber criminals and enablers of the cyber underground.The International Cyber Crime Coordination Cell, or IC4, pools the resources of major cyber crime investigators from the U.S., Australia, Germany, and the United Kingdom.
Unit Chief Steven Kelly says cyber crime and efforts to counter it requires an international team approach.
Steven Kelly: Cyber crime is a very complicated problem in that the individuals that are behind it can be located in any country. Their malicious activity traverses infrastructure, and they can affect anybody that is connected to the Internet regardless of where they live.
Halpern: The cyber underground has turned into a services economy…
Kelly: …where a variety of criminals are providing services to other criminals. Right now, somebody that wants to attack a company using a botnet, they don’t have to actually create their own botnet—they can hire it out, they can rent one.
Halpern: The IC4 is currently focusing on a discreet number of complex criminal schemes impacting the U.S. and its partners. IC4 is developing strategies to pursue and apprehend its targets. I’m Mollie Halpern of the Bureau with FBI, This Week.
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Statement About Victim Blaming
SCARS Institute articles examine different aspects of the scam victim experience, as well as those who may have been secondary victims. This work focuses on understanding victimization through the science of victimology, including common psychological and behavioral responses. The purpose is to help victims and survivors understand why these crimes occurred, reduce shame and self-blame, strengthen recovery programs and victim opportunities, and lower the risk of future victimization.
At times, these discussions may sound uncomfortable, overwhelming, or may be mistaken for blame. They are not. Scam victims are never blamed. Our goal is to explain the mechanisms of deception and the human responses that scammers exploit, and the processes that occur after the scam ends, so victims can better understand what happened to them and why it felt convincing at the time, and what the path looks like going forward.
Articles that address the psychology, neurology, physiology, and other characteristics of scams and the victim experience recognize that all people share cognitive and emotional traits that can be manipulated under the right conditions. These characteristics are not flaws. They are normal human functions that criminals deliberately exploit. Victims typically have little awareness of these mechanisms while a scam is unfolding and a very limited ability to control them. Awareness often comes only after the harm has occurred.
By explaining these processes, these articles help victims make sense of their experiences, understand common post-scam reactions, and identify ways to protect themselves moving forward. This knowledge supports recovery by replacing confusion and self-blame with clarity, context, and self-compassion.
Additional educational material on these topics is available at ScamPsychology.org – ScamsNOW.com and other SCARS Institute websites.
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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.
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I am mister mr J.F. Boet mpa from Rotteram the Netherlands. I want to warn for a very dangerous scammer and she uses even false passports which are so good that she crosses customs without problems. Her so called name is Liliyana Yarko born 13-11-1986 from Kiev however it turned out to me later she is born on 13-11-1978. She uses many aliases and she workes together with criminal men and she is so foxy nobody see it in the beginning. She days days even week with you and pretend you have a 100% normal relation. Meanwhile she is counting and stealing your money on a structural base. She Always go to sleep around 4-5 in the orning and then she searched for your money and do it in het bag and in the afternoon she goes to her “home” and give the money to her criminal friends. She arranged a robbery in the metro on Tuesday 5th of july 2016 and she pretended to call a taxi which did not show up. In fact she tipped her criminal friends who stole my wallet in metro. I blocked the cards immediately and knew at once something was terrible wrong. She watched the other directio while I was pushed by the men and was stolen and later she did very suspicious. When I caught her stealing big money from me she fed and escaped and I let her escape because to me she semed very dangerous. Afterwards she deleted her mailadress lili.dan13@mail.ru and she deleted all her traces such as phonenumbers and social media. Her picture you can find on Liliyana Kiev but I do not know if it is allowed to send you her pictures. I went to criminal police and have friends there but in Kiev you never know who is honest and who not and I have been told when the criminals are cauhgt they pay a bribe and are set free