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SCARS™ Commentary: Impersonation Victims Blame Romance Scam Victims

We All Know The The Face In The Photo Is A Victim Too!

If so, why do so many scam victims harass them and invade their privacy?

 

Have You – A Romance Scam Victim – Considered The Other Guy?

Have you considered how Impersonation Victims feel about the barrage of messages and contacts that they get from romance scam victims that fall in love with their photos?

Unfortunately, it is not a pretty picture.

Some impersonation victims are sympathetic to scam victims – for a while. But then comes the few scam victims that cannot accept the reality of the situation. Then many of the impersonation victims turn on the scam victims and start blaming the scam victims for their predicament.

Here is one such example.

This Is A Message To Us From The Adult Video Star “Ann Angel:”


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Sorry no. I am frankly sick of hearing about it and dealing with something that can’t be stopped. No matter what you do, these people will continue falling for these scams. I noticed a pattern in the men themselves and I can tell you from speaking to quite a few….they are missing a screw. They fall for the scams out of their own selfishness and complete lack of a grasp on reality. I have no interest in helping these types of men anymore after trying so many years.

[Received via SCARS Twitter Account July 19, 2019]


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In a way, someone who makes her living manipulating men on camera would naturally hold her “clients” in low esteem. However, we have heard this from a far larger number of impersonation – many of which couldn’t even be published.

Unfortunately, impersonation victims mean well, but they are not prepared or equipped to deal with the variety of eccentric states of romance scam victims they encounter. By being to empathetic they can encourage some victims more, by being too harsh they add to the trauma scam victims have already experience. It is a “lose lose proposition” for the impersonation victim and scam victim alike.

We do everything we can to help scam victims understand that the face in the photo does not want to hear from them, but like so much about scams, victims (as a group) do not listen. Though we will say many individuals do.

WE HOPE YOU WILL LISTEN AND LEAVE THEM ALONE

  • They already know their photos are being used.
  • They do not want to hear from you because they do not know you.
  • They do not have a relationship with scam victims, it was just a stolen photo.

This sounds very harsh, but it is the reality of the situation and something that all scam victims need to accept. For your own mental wellbeing, all victims need to accept this.

We are here to help both sides of this fence. Contact us and we will be happy to listen.

While it was somewhat cruel, we thank Ann Angel for sharing her feelings about this situation with us!

A romance scam is a traumatic experience for everyone involved. We are here to assist scam and cybercrime victims!

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It is essential that law enforcement knows about scams & scammers, even though there is nothing (in most cases) that they can do.

Always report scams involving money lost or where you received money to:

  1. Local Police – ask them to take an “informational” police report – say you need it for your insurance
  2. Your National Police or FBI « www.IC3.gov »
  3. The SCARS|CDN™ Cybercriminal Data Network – Worldwide Reporting Network « HERE » or on « www.Anyscam.com »

This helps your government understand the problem, and allows law enforcement to add scammers on watch lists 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

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.

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