For U.S.A. Crime Victims ONLY – Canada Has Similar Programs – International Residents Check With Your Own Country To See What Crime Victims’ Assistance Is Available

Yes! There Is Financial Assistance Available!

SCARS is a registered Crime Victims’ Assistance & Support Organization and a member of VictimConnect a service of the National Center for Victims of Crime of the United States Department of Justice.

Every state has a crime victim or criminalCriminal A criminal is any person who through a decision or act engages in a crime. This can be complicated, as many people break laws unknowingly, however, in our context, it is a person who makes a decision to engage in unlawful acts or to place themselves with others who do this. A criminal always has the ability to decide not to break the law, or if they initially engage in crime to stop doing it, but instead continues. injuries compensation program to help pay some of the out-of-pocket expenses for victims of crime. Most programs are limited to victims of violent crimes, but some programs will also pay the counselingCounseling Counseling is the professional guidance of the individual by utilizing psychological methods especially in collecting case history data, using various techniques of the personal interview, and testing interests and aptitudes. A mental health counselor (MHC), or counselor, is a person who works with individuals and groups to promote optimum mental and emotional health. Such persons may help individuals deal with issues associated with addiction and substance abuse; family, parenting, and marital problems; stress management; self-esteem; and aging. They may also work with "Social Workers", "Psychiatrists", and "Psychologists". SCARS does not provide mental health counseling. costs for victims of major financial crimes. Every state sets limits on the overall amount that can be paid to a victim and on the amount paid for each type of expense. Victim compensation only pays where there is no insurance coverage or some other type of payment available.

What expenses does Crime Victim Compensation cover?

• Medical or dental costs
• Counseling
• Lost wages
• Funeral or burial expenses in cases of homicide (this may include suicide resulting from a crime)

• Property loss – this includes the money you sent to the scammerScammer A Scammer or Fraudster is someone that engages in deception to obtain money or achieve another objective. They are criminals that attempt to deceive a victim into sending more or performing some other activity that benefits the scammer.
• Pain and suffering

While this does not cover the money you lost to a scammer, it will cover the counseling and medical costs they help you recover after the scamScam A Scam is a confidence trick - a crime -  is an attempt to defraud a person or group after first gaining their trust through deception. Scams or confidence tricks exploit victims using their credulity, naïveté, compassion, vanity, irresponsibility, or greed and exploiting that. Researchers have defined confidence tricks as "a distinctive species of fraudulent conduct ... intending to further voluntary exchanges that are not mutually beneficial", as they "benefit con operators ('con men' - criminals) at the expense of their victims (the 'marks')". A scam is a crime even if no money was lost.. While SCARS offers support programs, many victims need more immediate and direct one-on-one therapy to recover. These programs can cover these expenses, which can be significant especially if you are uninsured.

What are the requirements to be eligible for Crime Victims Compensation?

• Report the crime to police within a certain amount of time following the crime (do you see why we emphasize that reporting to your local policeLocal Police The Local Police is your first responder in most countries. In most English-speaking countries and in Europe report to them first. In other countries look for your national cybercrime police units to report scams to. In the U.S., Canada, & Australia, you must report to the local police first. is SO IMPORTANT!)
• Cooperate in the investigation and prosecution of the case (this requirement will probably be non-existent in the case of scamsScams A Scam is a confidence trick - a crime -  is an attempt to defraud a person or group after first gaining their trust through deception. Scams or confidence tricks exploit victims using their credulity, naïveté, compassion, vanity, irresponsibility, or greed and exploiting that. Researchers have defined confidence tricks as "a distinctive species of fraudulent conduct ... intending to further voluntary exchanges that are not mutually beneficial", as they "benefit con operators ('con men' - criminals) at the expense of their victims (the 'marks')". A scam is a crime even if no money was lost.)
• File a compensation claim within a certain amount of time
• Have no responsibility for the crime being committed (this would probably exclude MULES) (Note that it does cover victims of fraudFraud In law, fraud is intentional deception to secure unfair or unlawful gain (money or other assets), or to deprive a victim of a legal right. Fraud can violate civil law (e.g., a fraud victim may sue the fraud perpetrator to avoid the fraud or recover monetary compensation) or criminal law (e.g., a fraud perpetrator may be prosecuted and imprisoned by governmental authorities), or it may cause no loss of money, property, or legal right but still be an element of another civil or criminal wrong. The purpose of fraud may be monetary gain or other benefits, for example by obtaining a passport, travel document, or driver's license, or mortgage fraud, where the perpetrator may attempt to qualify for a mortgage by way of false statements. A fraud can also be a hoax, which is a distinct concept that involves deliberate deception without the intention of gain or of materially damaging or depriving a victim. in most cases – so how you characterize it matters)
• In cases of suicide or in certain other cases, family members of the victim may be eligible for counseling or other benefits.

What Can You do?

• File a Claim – Victims and survivorsSurvivor A Scam Survivor is a victim who has been able to fully accept the reality of their situation. That they were the victim of a crime and are not to blame. They are working on their emotional recovery and reduction of any trauma either on their own, through a qualified support organization, or through counseling or therapy. And has done their duty and reported the crime to their local police, national police, and on Anyscam.com may file a claim in the state where the crime occurred (where you live). Some states also provide compensation to their residents even if the crime occurred in another state or outside the country.
• Use an Advocate for Support – You may find it helpful to have the assistance of a local crime victim advocate (something to ask your local police about) to help you through the process of filing a claim. Advocates are often available in the county prosecutor’s office or in the offices of local victim support service providers (ask your local police about this).
• Look for Other Means of Emergency Assistance – Victims Compensation is not a source of immediate or emergency funding. Look to local social service agencies or churches if you are in need of crisis funding.

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