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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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
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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 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.
SCARS Resources:
- Getting Started Right: ScamVictimsSupport.org
- Sextortion Scam Victims: Sextortion Victims Support – The Essentials (scamvictimssupport.org)
- For New Victims of Relationship Scams newvictim.AgainstScams.org
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- Sign up for SCARS professional support & recovery groups, visit support.AgainstScams.org
- Join our Scam Survivors United Chat & Discussion Group facebook.com/groups/scam.survivors.united
- Find competent trauma counselors or therapists, visit counseling.AgainstScams.org
- Become a SCARS Member and get free counseling benefits, visit membership.AgainstScams.org
- Report each and every crime, learn how to at reporting.AgainstScams.org
- Learn more about Scams & Scammers at RomanceScamsNOW.com and ScamsNOW.com
- Scammer photos ScammerPhotos.com
- SCARS Videos youtube.AgainstScams.org
- Self-Help Books for Scam Victims are at shop.AgainstScams.org
- Worldwide Crisis Hotlines: https://blog.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines/
Other Cyber Resources
- Block Scam Domains: Quad9.net
- Global Cyber Alliance ACT Cybersecurity Tool Website: Actionable Cybersecurity Tools (ACT) (globalcyberalliance.org) https://act.globalcyberalliance.org/index.php/Actionable_Cybersecurity_Tools_(ACT)_-_Simplified_Cybersecurity_Protection
- Wizer Cybersecurity Training – Free Security Awareness Training, Phishing Simulation and Gamification (wizer-training.com)
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