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SCARS Announcement
SCARS Announcement / Press Release
December 5, 2018
Miami Florida U.S.A.
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SCARS IS RE-REGISTERING ITS CORPORATION TO BETTER SERVE VICTIMS
SCARS is pleased to announce that it has re-registered its corporation to accommodate changes in both status and state of incorporation to better prepare for full U.S. 501(C)(3) nonprofit status.
SCARS has changed its registration to the State of Delaware, United States, to facilitate completion and qualification for its new status allowing it to take full advantage of new opportunities for government funding to better assist online crime victims and play a much larger role in government advocacy.
In addition, SCARS has undergone a name change from “Society of Citizens Against Romance Scams Inc.” to “Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Incorporated”. Both terms will remain trademarks of SCARS including SCARS itself, and the one will remain as a DBA of the other. This name change reflects the changing nature of relationship scams from the focus on romance scams to all forms of relationship and social engineering scams targeting individuals of all ages as well as businesses.
We will also be announcing the new Board of Directors within the next couple of weeks as is our commitment to transparency. The board will include members from the United States, China, Singapore, and we have invited members from Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, Mexico, and the Netherlands to provide the best cross-national representation on our board of directors to best serve international victims of relationship scams and allow for expanded government cooperation in the analysis, identification, and apprehend relationship scam cybercriminals.
As a result of these changes, it will facilitate a much closer relationship with the United States government, expanding on our partnerships with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Justice, as well as additional government agencies in the United States and in other countries.
The SCARS main website will be off for a few days to facilitate these changes and will be back up on December 10, 2018. This will not affect Anyscam.com or RomanceScamsNow.com
Dr. McGuinness will retain his position as President & Chief Operating Officer, and Chairman of SCARS, with the full Board of Directors to be announced within a week. We will be adding Mr. Tshua from Singapore and Ms. Zhang from China to our Board. More information and bios for each will be shared later.
We will announce more details as they emerge over the next few weeks in our transformation.
For more information please contact press@AgainstRomanceScams.org
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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!
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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 have been scammed by Dora abankwa from Ghana I have a phone bill of $5000 from a phone company I don’t even use
Then you need to dispute it with that phone company.