SCARS Institute’s Encyclopedia of Scams™ Published Continuously for 25 Years
The Plague Of Online Fraud
Every 5 Seconds Someone Is Scammed Online
Online fraud is more pervasive and widespread than even the government knows. Everyone knows someone who has been scammed online.
We invite you to finally understand the true dangers online and what you can do about it – to avoid, to recover, and to stop it!
October 27, 2017 Thursday 6-8pm
at Florida National University in Miami – 4425 W 20th Ave, Hialeah, FL 33012
Scams come in many different kinds and approaches and they lure in people from every walk of life from rich to poor. Avoiding scams online is not a joke it is a serious set of skills that every needs to learn to safely and effectively use the web or even your smartphone. What is worse is that scammers are going after our children and the elderly too and all to often children are afraid to even tell the adults in their lives about scams they are subjected to.
Isn’t it time you really learned what is going on out there?
Individual online scams account for Billions of dollars lost by people just like you every year!
Isn’t it time you became expert enough to stay safe and help your friends, family, and the businesses you work for?
Yes, businesses are now being targeted as never before. Online business fraud will reach over $30 billion this year alone.
Presented by Dr. Tim McGuinness and SCARS an NGO helping millions overcome the trauma of scams and working directly with governments to change the world’s attitudes about these horrific crimes. Since 1991 he is a global leader in scam recognition and avoidance, online fraud countermeasures and prevention education, and scam victim support worldwide.
This SCARS Online Fraud Seminar at Florida National Univ. will help you understand these crimes and how they affect you every day:
- ¨ We are all vulnerable right now!
- ¨ Learn the scam types & avoid them
- ¨ Where do these come from?
- ¨ Keep yourself & your family safe
- ¨ People take their lives over scams
- ¨ They target the elderly and children
- ¨ They target businesses of every size and shape
- ¨ Learn the hidden dangers on Facebook and social media, and online dating
- ¨ Odds are you have scammers as “friends” right now! Did you know?
- ¨ Scammers threaten, blackmail, and even ransom your data and identity
- ¨ Sextortion and Reputation destruction are growing scam menaces
- ¨ Scammers will threaten to kidnap and even kill to get what they want
- ¨ Learn to avoid scams, how to recognize them before they happen to you
- ¨ Online scams fund terrorists too!
You should attend if you are on Facebook, in Business, have Elderly Family, Children or Friends online.
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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
If you are looking for local trauma counselors please visit counseling.AgainstScams.org or join SCARS for our counseling/therapy benefit: membership.AgainstScams.org
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 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
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.
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