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The Time Has Come To Go To The Secret Service And Forget The FBI For Individual Victims
The United States Secret Services Is Stepping Up To Support Individual Victims In An Era Of Bank/Financial & Crypto Crimes!
SCARS has been working with the United States Government Law Enforcement Agencies for nearly a decade, and to be quite honest, we have been VERY disappointed by the FBI and their lack of victim focus. Under the current administration, the FBI is certainly arresting scammers and fraudsters, but unless a crime meets their criteria the victim is left grasping at thin air.
In fact, SCARS has filed complaints on behalf of scam victims several times due to the FBI’s failure to follow their own victim’s rights policies. But uniformly, nothing comes from it. FBI apathy for financial fraud victims is uniformly reported by victims everywhere. For these and other reasons, we now recommend that individual financial fraud victims focus on these four entities in their reporting only and in this order:
- Local Police – this is essential, even if local police are poorly equipped or trained to help! Get your report number – this is the gateway to victims’ resources and benefits.
- U.S. Secret Service – the Secret Service wants to talk to you – Find the nearest U.S. Secret Service Field Office to you.
Crypto scams can also be reported by email to: CryptoFraud@SecretService.gov
Victims who require further assistance may call 1-888-813-USSS
Deaf and hard of hearing 202-406-5370 - U.S. Federal Trade Commission at https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/#/?orgcode=SCARS – the FTC will send a copy of your report to the FBI, so you don’t have to bother.
- SCARS on www.Anyscam.com – for worldwide distribution.
NEVER REPORT YOUR CRIME TO ANY PRIVATE FOR-PROFIT COMPANY – THEY ARE ONLY INTERESTED IN EXPLOITING YOU
About The U.S. Secret Service and Scams
Combating the illicit use of digital assets
Since its creation in 1865, the United States Secret Service has been tasked with safeguarding the integrity of the nation’s economy. Initial efforts focused on putting an end to rampant counterfeiting taking place in the years following the American Civil War, a time in which as much as 30% of circulating currency was thought to be illicit. As individuals and organized networks evolved and sought new ways to defraud the public, special agents and criminal investigators with the Secret Service have responded, applying their experience and expertise to preventing other financially motivated crimes such as illicit credit card schemes, fraudulent wire transfers, computer fraud and abuse, and, most recently, the illicit use of digital assets, including cryptocurrencies to facilitate crimes like Pig Butchering Scams and ransomware attacks.
The Secret Service is equipped and able to respond to cryptocurrency recovery too!
What Are Digital Assets?
The term digital assets refers broadly to representations of value in digital form, regardless of legal tender status. For example, digital assets include cryptocurrencies, stablecoins and nationally backed central bank digital currencies. Regardless of the label used, or the various definitions ascribed to them, digital assets can be used as a form of money or be a security, a commodity or a derivative of either. Digital assets may be exchanged across digital asset trading platforms, including centralized and decentralized finance platforms, or through peer-to-peer technologies.
Why Does The Secret Service Investigate The Use Of Digital Assets?
The Secret Service is responsible for detecting, investigating, and arresting any person who violates certain laws related to financial systems. In recent years digital assets have increasingly been used to facilitate a growing range of crimes, including various fraud schemes (such as relationship scams and Pig Butchering scams) and the use of ransomware.
While the United States has been a leader in setting standards for regulating and supervising the use of digital assets for anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism purposes, poor or nonexistent implementation of those standards in some jurisdictions abroad is presenting significant illicit financing risks that harm the American people and our foreign partners. For example, transnational organized criminals often launder and cash out their illicit proceeds using digital asset service providers in jurisdictions that have not yet effectively implemented international standards.
The ongoing growth in decentralized financial ecosystems, peer-to-peer payment activity and obscured blockchain ledgers presents additional risks to the American people and our foreign partners. When digital assets are abused and used in illicit ways it is in the national interest to take actions to mitigate these risks through law enforcement action and other government authorities. The U.S. Secret Service is committed to doing its part to safeguard the nation from illicit activity involving digital assets.
Reporting Cryptocurrency and Digital Asset Investment Scams
The U.S. Secret Service has observed a significant increase in cryptocurrency and digital asset investment scams. These scams often target victims who use social media, online dating, or professional networking platforms.
If you have been defrauded of funds through a cryptocurrency investment scam, please contact the Secret Service at CryptoFraud@SecretService.gov (also see above). The following information should be included in your email: websites you have visited, telephone numbers and email addresses used by scammers, social media profiles and accounts used by scammer, cryptocurrency addresses used in transactions, transaction hashes (transaction IDs), and dates of the transactions. You do not need to include all the chats, those were mostly lies. The Secret Service agents will ask you for anything else they need!
Based on the information provided, you may be contacted by the Secret Service or other law enforcement entity and asked to provide additional information. The Secret Service cannot act as your attorney or provide you with legal advice. However, you should seek the advice of an attorney with respect to this or other related legal matters.
If you speak to the Secret Service ask about your victim’s rights!
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- The U.S. Secret Service Has Stepped Up – – Forget The FBI!
- The Time Has Come To Go To The Secret Service And Forget The FBI For Individual Victims
- The United States Secret Services Is Stepping Up To Support Individual Victims In An Era Of Bank/Financial & Crypto Crimes!
- NEVER REPORT YOUR CRIME TO ANY PRIVATE FOR-PROFIT COMPANY – THEY ARE ONLY INTERESTED IN EXPLOITING YOU
- About The U.S. Secret Service and Scams
- What Are Digital Assets?
- Why Does The Secret Service Investigate The Use Of Digital Assets?
- Reporting Cryptocurrency and Digital Asset Investment Scams
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- Please visit www.ScamVictimsSupport.org – a SCARS Website for New Scam Victims & Sextortion Victims
- Enroll in FREE SCARS Scam Survivor’s School now at www.SCARSeducation.org
- Please visit www.ScamPsychology.org – to more fully understand the psychological concepts involved in scams and scam victim recovery
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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
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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 reported to US Secret Service. After 3 weeks, I was told it would be forwarded to my local field office. Finally heard from my local field office after another 6 weeks. I understand no promises can be made, but I’m beyond grateful that they are conducting an official investigation.
My local police said it was out of their jurisdiction and said they would turn it over to FBI. I had already reported to FBI IC3. My local police said I would be hearing from FBI and I have not heard from them at all.
Thank you! This article was very interesting. It continually amazes me how administrations come into office, they promise that the cow will jump over the moon (in broadest sense) and then all their promises come to nothing. Without actually being there in person and able to be privy to every meeting and every discussion there is no way for a citizen to learn if the promises made to them will be kept.
I am completely disgusted with the FBI and how they are handling our reports, we never even know for 100% they have been received. To be acted upon would be information that would make us jump for joy. But be it the FBI, the CDC, the FDA whatever part of overall governance, the people are left behind. We feel it too. It is a complete shame.
That said, it has become an understood norm for us to not know anything concerning us could be happening. The government I feel is it’s own entity.
I filled an initial report and was told I would be contacted by my local field office but have not heard from them. After reading this article I sent a follow up email. Hopefully my local field office will respond.