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An Appeal To Help Us Defend A 63 Year Old Elderly Scam Victim From Spending The Rest Of Her Life In Prison!
FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED
ALL MONEY DONATED HAS BEEN REFUNDED BY GOFUNDME
UPDATE: Sadly we had to discontinue our efforts to help this manipulated victim of a romance scam. We had to tell the people involved that there was not sufficient interest to help a victim in need. Everyone expects someone to save them until they are asked to help another. This is the reason why we discontinued the fundraiser. The real tragedy is both for this victim and the fact that no one else will try to raise funds for other victims in need.
We originally asked that you join us in helping to defend an elderly victim of Nigerian Romance Scammers from spending the rest of her life in prison!
According to court records for Mable Dulaney, an elderly woman age 63, was arrested by the Ouachita Parish Sheriff regarding activity while under the control of a Nigerian Scammer team.
The woman was seduced by one or more Nigerian Scammers that she met online on Tinder – known to be flooded with fake and false identities and heavily used by African Romance Scammers.
Very few elderly victims have any idea of the risks of being online or how many fake identities are in use – over one billion fake identities on Facebook alone according to reports.
Dulaney told deputies she established an online relationship with a man on Tinder, and he asked her to buy another phone for them to talk and to open three checking accounts at three different banks to help him with his business activities.
Sadly This Is Extremely Common And Victims Are Heavily Manipulated Into Doing What The Scammers Want. This Is Far From Isolated, And There Are Over 5 Million Romance Scam Victims In The United States Alone.
According to Dulaney’s arrest warrant, the man notified Dulaney by text when money wires ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 were sent to her account and provided instructions for her to send the money to a bank in California. The man told Dulaney the funds would be invested in Bitcoin for his business needs.
Unfortunately, elderly victims are easily manipulated through a multitude of very effective techniques and are frequently converted into Money Mules if they cannot be scammed out of their own money. The result is an otherwise law-abiding citizen becomes trapped unknowingly into the web fo crime spun by the scammers.
Few elderly people understand these issues and the results are that it a massively profitable criminal enterprise that even the United States Congress recognizes as a plague.
In our experience as the World Leader in online crime victims’ assistance and support, the defendant unknowingly engaged in this activity and lacking enough money to properly defend herself will need experienced professional legal support which we hope to be able to bring to her case.
How Would The Funds Be Used?
To defend Mable Dulaney, the funds raised will be used to:
- Support Development of Legal Strategies & To Support Her Legal Defense
- Provide for the Availability of Expert Witnesses
- Provide for Supporting Evidence, Documentation, or Briefs
- Support Legal Research
- Support Investigative Services
- Or Other Activities That Will Aid In Her Defense
Funds would be used for that stated purpose in support of the defense of the accused. The above is being provided to support the public defender for the parish. Additional support or alternative support will be provided for Amicus Curiae or in the event that sufficient funds are obtained to replace the public defender with outside counsel. Funds will not be paid directly to the defendant due to financial embargoes in place.
Of course, all plans and strategies ended when we terminated this fundraising campaign.
Learn More About The Kinds of Manipulations Than Romance Scams Victims Face:
THIS COULD EASILY BE YOUR MOTHER OR GRANDMOTHER!
Is this the way you would want someone duped into a scam to be treated?
As a felon deserving of decades in prison?
In fact, for someone of her age it could be a death sentence – is this a third-world country or the United States?
This Campaign Was Terminated
We kept this post to both remind you of the dangers of being a mule and to express our disappointment that there was so little support for other victims.
Read more about her case «here» and at this link: «https://www.thenewsstar.com/story/news/crime/2019/06/05/wm-woman-laundered-money-tinder-connection-nigerian-scam-opso/1344429001/»
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Table of Contents
- A Crowdfunding Campaign – Terminated
- SCARS ADVOCACY
- An Appeal To Help Us Defend A 63 Year Old Elderly Scam Victim From Spending The Rest Of Her Life In Prison!
- FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED
- ALL MONEY DONATED HAS BEEN REFUNDED BY GOFUNDME
- How Would The Funds Be Used?
- THIS COULD EASILY BE YOUR MOTHER OR GRANDMOTHER!
- Is this the way you would want someone duped into a scam to be treated?
- As a felon deserving of decades in prison?
- In fact, for someone of her age it could be a death sentence – is this a third-world country or the United States?
- This Campaign Was Terminated
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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
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.
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