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By the SCARS™ Editorial Team
Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc.
A Worldwide Crime Victims Assistance & Crime Prevention Nonprofit Organization Headquartered In Miami Florida USA & Monterrey NL Mexico, with Partners In More Than 60 Countries
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Table of Contents
- Information For Scam Victims, Family & Friends
- Scam Alert: Scam Russian Dating Agency Names
- Scam Victim’s Learning Process [INFOGRAPHIC]
- SCARS Institute Hypothesis – The Expansion of Fraud is Only Limited by the Availability of Trained Criminals – 2024
- For Law Enforcement Officers: Helping Local Police Interact with Scam Victims and How to Make a Difference
- NEWS: Montana Attorney General Impersonator Arrested in Georgia
- The Relationship Scam End Game: The Confession Scam and Other Strategies
- STOLEN IDENTITY: Karla Spice Lopez – Favorite Of African Scammers
- Robocall Scam Phone Call Examples – Watch Out! [VIDEOS]
- Scam Victim Alert: Scam Social Media Comments
- SCAMMER PROFILE: Caroline aka Gifty Clotter gifty.clottey@yahoo.com Miami/Ghana
- No Product Reviews Can Be Trusted Now That AI Can’t Be Reliably Detected – 2024
- The Stand Alone Complex and Individual or Small Scammer Groups – 2025
- SCARS™ Support: U.K. Victims Compensation
- KNOW YOUR ENEMY: Do You Know This Girl? Abby Dreams a Favorite Of African Scammers
- SCARS Archives – Stolen Identities & Photos Off Women – RSN#2010
- Trauma-Induced Fear May Cause Paranoia
- APRIL FOOLS! Dating Scammer Use Boobs To Catch Men!
- FBI Warning – IC3.gov Government Impersonation – 2025
- PLEASE SHARE OUR ARTICLES WITH YOUR FRIENDS & FAMILY
- By the SCARS™ Editorial Team
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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!
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
SCARS Institute articles examine different aspects of the scam victim experience, as well as those who may have been secondary victims. This work focuses on understanding victimization through the science of victimology, including common psychological and behavioral responses. The purpose is to help victims and survivors understand why these crimes occurred, reduce shame and self-blame, strengthen recovery programs and victim opportunities, and lower the risk of future victimization.
At times, these discussions may sound uncomfortable, overwhelming, or may be mistaken for blame. They are not. Scam victims are never blamed. Our goal is to explain the mechanisms of deception and the human responses that scammers exploit, and the processes that occur after the scam ends, so victims can better understand what happened to them and why it felt convincing at the time, and what the path looks like going forward.
Articles that address the psychology, neurology, physiology, and other characteristics of scams and the victim experience recognize that all people share cognitive and emotional traits that can be manipulated under the right conditions. These characteristics are not flaws. They are normal human functions that criminals deliberately exploit. Victims typically have little awareness of these mechanisms while a scam is unfolding and a very limited ability to control them. Awareness often comes only after the harm has occurred.
By explaining these processes, these articles help victims make sense of their experiences, understand common post-scam reactions, and identify ways to protect themselves moving forward. This knowledge supports recovery by replacing confusion and self-blame with clarity, context, and self-compassion.
Additional educational material on these topics is available at ScamPsychology.org – ScamsNOW.com and other SCARS Institute websites.
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.
[EDITED DUE TO POLICY VIOLATION] HOW DO YOU FAKE A LIVE VIDEO CHAT ) 4 OF THE WOMEN WHO YOU HAVE ON YOUR SITE AS STOLEN IDENTITY VICTIMS I HAD LIVE VIDEO CHAT WITH
Nick, let’s face reality. Scammers are not lazy stupid people sitting on a floor someplace, they are multi-billion dollar criminal cartels operating around the world. Romance scams earn more than the GDP of most countries, and you think they can’t fake a video? Even simple techniques can fake videos enough to convince MOST male victims – you are no exception. Your problem is your hostility towards people that are trying to help you overcome mistaken beliefs in this. Typically, in most video chats – they use adult video stars because they can steal abundant videos- and there is almost always some audio problems with these so-called live videos, so they have to type or chat while you see the video or the voice is out of sync, but newer tech makes it possible to adjust the face to match the words spoken – even TikTok can do that. However, they also have ample stolen credit cards and could very well have done webcam sessions with some of these women when they were working to make it easy to use. It is not our job to convince you that you are mistaken, just to present the facts. It is up to you to accept OUR 30 years’ experience in the subject matter. The problem, more than anything is that you cannot accept what is real here, you need them to be the scammers, when in fact you were scammed by teams of scammers each time, that took over at different stages – mostly men but sometimes possibly women behind the screen. If you cannot accept this, it will only increase the trauma you experienced. We strongly recommend that you contact a local trauma counselor to help you through your beliefs. Here is a link to a directory for trauma counselors and therapists. You appear to be in denial and trapped in your anger. We are a formal nonprofit and a partner to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for online crime victims’ assistance. We can tell you for a FACT that there are no investigations nor criminal charges for these women, who have never been involved in scamming. All you are doing is defaming other victims. If you can finally accept this, then you may be able to recover from this, if not then we cannot help you, and we do not tolerate the abuse of other victims. Relationship scams are terrible on their victims, they induce serious trauma and break people, especially men. Focus on your own mental health and stop trying to prove you are right, you are not. You are the victim of expert manipulation. Accept that. Contact a counselor. The only shame in asking for help is not asking for it.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/trauma-and-ptsd