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SCARS™ Advocacy: Local Law Enforcement Everywhere Needs Cybercrime Specialists On Staff – Help Stop Scams
LOCAL CYBERCRIME LAW ENFORCEMENT NEEDS TO MODERNIZE
SOLUTIONS DO NOT ALWAYS NEED TO BE COMPLICATED
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In today’s exploding cybercrime world almost no local police agencies have any real experience, knowledge, or professional staff dedicated to cybercrime law enforcement or to help the victims of cybercrime (scams) understand the real situation or what law enforcement’s role is in it.
Every scam victim – especially romance scam victims understand what the experience is like when they reported the crime to their local police. In many cases, they were misunderstood, and in other cases, they were viewed as willing participants. This is simply a lack of professional dedicated cybercrime officers with complete training and understanding of these crimes.
This is not complicated. This petition is intended to change this in the United States and to be a model for the rest of the world.
Cybercrimes are the fastest growing segment of criminal activity worldwide and it is anticipated to pass USD$6 Trillion dollars in just two years!
We are asking for a one-time USD$250,000 in U.S. Federal funding for each police agency which serves more than 50,000 residents in the United States to be able to add a dedicated cybercrime department (cybersquad) to their agency – beginning with local Sherrif’s Departments.
Currently, only a handful of jurisdictions have such a department. The most notable and publicly supportive is the unit in Puerto Rico. Not even most State Police agencies have this.
This is both about cybercrime law enforcement AND about supporting victims that come forward to report these crimes – both individuals and businesses. Today the average victim is more traumatized by their reporting experience and the lack of uniform understanding of these crimes that most police departments have.
Local law enforcement can play a vital role in helping victims both feel supported through the reporting process and gain access to financial resources that are available to them, but many of these crimes have a nexus within the United States that must be explored and reported up the ladder to state and federal authorities. Yet most local police today do nothing more than take a report – and even then only when forced.
Today most local law enforcement does not really understand cybercrimes and scam at all – unless individual officers have been touched by scams they view this is not a serious crime. A dedicated local officer(s) and department are needed with proper subject matter expertise and training to help both victims and the cybercrime investigative process.
This is a simple request. SCARS believes that a Federal Grant of USD$250,000 will pay for a professional cybercrime specialist to be hired with a specified cybersecurity background and training, as well as fully conformant crime victims’ assistance training to assist these dual roles of law enforcement and victims advocacy through the reporting and investigative processes. (This is very similar to what has been developed for victims of sexual assault.)
This would allow for the hiring of one to two full-time professional cybercrime officers and equipment and training sufficient to fully understand their mission to investigate where appropriate and support victims through this process.
If we can enact something as simple as this it would result in far more accurate reporting of cybercrimes since today less than 5% are fully reported to law enforcement and Federal Authorities.
The financial impact of this project would be approximately USD$1 Billion ($770 Million to provide for all 3,081 Sharrif Departments alone). We recommend Sherrif’s Departments first, and then an annual program to expand to municipalities working down from the largest to the smallest after that.
We are petitioning the U.S. Federal Government who controls law enforcement grant funding to address this issue and to include it in their next annual budget under the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation which is where most Federal Cybercrime Investigations now reside.
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Always report scams involving money lost or where you received money to:
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- The SCARS|CDN™ Cybercriminal Data Network – Worldwide Reporting Network « HERE » or on « www.Anyscam.com »
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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
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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