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SCARS Is Developing a Romance Scam Crime Victim’s Bill of Rights
We would like your opinions on what should be included in this Bill of Rights for Scam Victims
Here are the key points for this set of rights.
Victims have the right to:
- Be treated with fairness and with respect for the victim’s dignity and privacy.
- Be helped to prepare their report of the scam in a way that can be useful and proper for use against the perpetrator.
- Be given an explanation of how scams work and what the victim can expect from the law enforcement process.
- Be informed of realistic expectations, that in most cases the scammer is never arrested, and there is no probability of recovery for their money, however, with the accumulation of evidence and reports, some arrests are possible but limited.
- Be referred to Compliant & Ethical Scam Victims’ Assistance And Support Group.
- Be reasonably protected from the accused offender (scammer / fraudster / cybercriminal).
- Have their identity kept confidential, unless they make it public.
- Be notified of actions that affect them directly.
What else do YOU think it should include?
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Important Information for New Scam Victims
- 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
If you are looking for local trauma counselors please visit counseling.AgainstScams.org or join SCARS for our counseling/therapy benefit: membership.AgainstScams.org
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.
I think your program will probably fit every need that I have. I love what everyone is doing trying to help each other to protect us from the horrible scammers out there in this great big world. I wish I would have known about all of this 2 years 9 months ago before I was scam terribly.
Es preciso que se generen leyes anti estafa romántica a nivel internacional. Hay países en dónde ni siquiera están tomadas en cuenta como estafas.
Hi my name is Dale at the moment I am receiving messages on hangouts from someone that says their name is Nasira Yaks. She has sent me some pictures of her dog at the vet and it has food poisoning. She has asked me to help her pay since she doesn’t have enough. I googled the pictures and they are of Jelena jensen.Im not sure how they done it but they even tried video chat but we could not hear each other.
Close your account on Hangouts, there are nothing but scammers there
Svatko je odgovoran za sebe,svakako.Nitko umjesto nas ne donosi odluku.Važno je prikupiti što više podataka od scammer,oni uvijek govore pola istine o sebi.Alaliziram ih već neko vrijeme..
How can you tell if you are getting scam and I answered a question the last time and got a answers