Scam Victim Warning – Do Not Report Scams to the Police in These Countries Because of Sharia Law
Because of Sharia Law In Many Countries Around the World Scam Victims Can Face Serious Consequences for Reporting Scams
Scam Reporting Warning – A SCARS Institute Insight
Author:
• SCARS Institute Encyclopedia of Scams Editorial Team – Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc.
Article Abstract
The SCARS Institute advises against reporting scams to law enforcement in countries where Sharia Law is strictly enforced such as Afghanistan, Algeria, Bahrain, Brunei, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Libya, Maldives, Pakistan, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia. In these nations, reporting could lead to severe repercussions for victims, including potential danger due to the legal interpretation that giving money to strangers might be seen as theft from one’s family, which can be punishable by law, up to death.
Instead, victims are recommended to report to the FBI via IC3.gov, although they cannot assure investigation or recovery of funds. As a precaution, victims might claim they were robbed locally to explain financial losses. Safety is emphasized over seeking justice in these contexts.

Because of Sharia Law In Many Countries Around the World Scam Victims Can Face Serious Consequences for Reporting Scams
SCARS INSTITUTE RECOMMENDS THAT YOU DO NOT REPORT SCAMS TO LAW ENFORCEMENT IN THESE COUNTRIES
Reporting scams in these countries can place the victim in real physical danger. Also do not tell your spouses or family if they are traditionalist or fundamentalist.
- Afghanistan
- Algeria
- Bahrain
- Brunei
- Iran
- Iraq
- Lebanon
- Libya
- Maldives
- Pakistan
- Qatar
- Saudi Arabia
This is because under Sharia Law the police may view the fact that you gave money to strangers as stealing from your family or spouse. In other words a punishable crime – up to and including death.
However, you can always report to the FBI in the U.S.A. at IC3.gov – but they will not be able to investigate or recover the money for you.
If necessary you can say you were robbed locally to account for the lost money.
We are sorry but it is better to be safe.
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This is so important to know,and not every nation is willing to help scam victims…
WOW! The countries don’t surprise me, but the view and the punishment is terrible. I feel so sorry for victims who don’t have support.