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It’s Time To Remind Congress Who They Work For!

Things Were Getting So Much Better, But Now They Are Getting Worse Fast!

A SCARS COMMENTARY

The United States is now number ONE in the complete INSECURITY of our financial system.

While Congress spent the last four years on witch hunts the U.S. congress gave nearly no focus on how bad the situation was becoming.

The ruling party seems only interested in fringe politics and not that every American can be secure online and in personal and corporate finances. When the past administration was focused on cybersecurity, the new one began on day one to dismantle much of that.

This is not about one party or another, but about who has been doing nothing to keep us all safe!

Something has to change and it is not “hope and change” that is only making everything worse.

We need a return to law & order with strong compassionate and professional enforcement and a revision of penalties that reflect their impact on victims. Having destroyed the overall effectiveness of law enforcement through divisive politics, we need a completely new set of directions and missions.

Our next Congress must commit itself to real protections for every resident of the United States – that includes remodeling the roles that tech companies are allowed to play in society.

Technology is now a public utility, no different from electricity, water, and phones. It needs to be regulated as one across the country and the world and held responsible for the harm they are doing.

It doesn’t matter what your identity politics are if your bank accounts are emptied and your identity destroyed. Your reputation can disappear in an instant, killing employment opportunities and your future.

Poor security IoT devices risk your very home and family safety. Predators can watch you and your children inside your home.

Cyber-enabled criminals can freely defraud any of us, and every one of us can be scammed.

It is not a question of if anymore, it is a question of how many times a year we are going to be scammed!

The web is now life-threatening.

Is this what we wanted?

Our Congress has allowed this to happen.

This is a global war as serious as world war two.

No one should be electable if they do not understand these issues and they must be committed to solving them.

We also need the complete repeal of Section 230 – the Communications Decency Act granting immunity for the tech companies. We need corporate and personal accountability at long last.

Our schools must teach real cybersecurity and cyber safety to EVERY student at every age.

Every major platform must require its users to take and pass safety courses online to be able to use their platforms. A few hours spent upfront would save trillions of dollars in losses later.

This is what we need as a new beginning – as a course correction – a new direction!

Will you join SCARS in advocating for these changes? Do you think that this is a role SCARS should also have, to advocate for all technology victims?

PLEASE share your thoughts with us?

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Dr. Tim McGuinness, Director
The Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc.
A crime victims’ assistance & crime prevention nonprofit organization supporting scam victims worldwide.

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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

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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

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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.

If you are in crisis, feeling desperate, or in despair please call 988 or your local crisis hotline.