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Scam Victims Financial Survival, Money Recovery, And Help To Manage What’s Left!
After The Scam Financial Survival & Control Is Vital, Plus There Are Real Opportunities For Money Recovery!
The first step after your scam ends is financial survival – to lock down and control your financial situation. Here are articles that may help you with those efforts and provide guidance for things to consider, including Money Recovery.
In addition, there are real opportunities for Money Recovery – some have come and gone, and some may still be options. You will have to review the statuses with the entities involved to determine if they are still active or if you qualify.
We present this information to help you explore topics with your financial professionals. We can make no warranty about the specifics of each since we present the information for educational purposes and as we understand it and as presented by reliable sources. In all such cases, you should consult a financial professional or an attorney before taking any specific action.
Remember, this information is presented as is and can become dated and obsolete
We will update this catalog from time to time as new Finance & Money Recovery articles are added, recategorized, or updated
Get organized. We strongly recommend that you organize all of your transactions before talking to anyone. SCARS publishes a complete online crime organizer (the SCARS RED BOOK) that is available at shop.AgainstScams.org at a small cost.
Money Recovery
Please note that it is possible to recover money after a scam ends, but speed is important. The longer you wait to report to your LOCAL POLICE the less chance you have of getting your money back.
DO NOT listen to amateurs, most are spreading false information. Here are the FACTS!
Bank Wire Transfer Money Recovery
According to Interpol, it is possible to “claw back” or recall bank wire transfers.
- Contact your bank immediately and ask them to do it. Many times they will not because they may end up losing money in this process.
- File your local police report and get the police report number. Ask the local police to contact your bank and get the wire reversed.
- If the bank will still not do it, read the following and give your police the Interpol link contained in the articles. It is a process that has been established worldwide to recall wire transfers up to a year after the transfer takes place. https://romancescamsnow.com/dating-scams/according-to-interpol-it-may-not-be-too-late/
- If the bank still refuses to reverse the wire, we encourage you to explore litigation against your bank.
Cryptocurrency Transfer Money Recovery
One of the unique properties of cryptocurrency is that it can be easily traced and tracked and recovered. Once again, urgency is the critical factor, but crypto can be traced for a long time.
- File your local police report and get the police report number. Ask the local police to trace the crypto and recover it. They have access to the tools to do this – though many agencies do not know this.
- They may have to contact a State/Provincial cybercrime police unit to gain access to these tools, or they can obtain them directly. You will have to apply pressure if they resist and advocate for yourself.
- There are two companies that make the software to help police agencies track crypto – it is not for consumers, just for the police. But they can get it and use it immediately to recover your crypto funds:
- Chainalysis https://www.chainalysis.com/
- Blockchain Intelligence Group https://blockchaingroup.io/
- You may have to bypass the police and talk to the local district attorney’s office or state/provincial attorney’s office for support in getting this done. But Police and Prosecutors around the U.S. are recovering crypto every day now.
SCARS Interview with a Bankruptcy Attorney – Bankruptcy for Scam Victims
After The Scam
Understand Scams Impact On Finances:
- Understanding The Hard Times After The Scam
- A Scam Victim’s Checklist – Interacting With The Police
- Next Steps – Protect Your Financial Identity
- Online Banking Safety For Scam Victims – An Overview
- Reclaiming Financial Control After A Scam
- You Gave The Scammer Your Information?
- Giving Out Your Banking Information – Scam Warning
For Money Mules
If You Were A Money Mule:
Scam Debt
Managing Scam Debt:
- Scam Victims Debt Part 1 – Recognize It, Confront It, Control It, Survive It!
- Scam Victims Debt Part 2: Debt Collection Scams & Managing Real Collections
- Scam Victims Debt Part 3 – Collections & Your Rights
- Scam Victim Debt Part 4: IRS/Tax Debt
- Does Being A Scam Victim Affect Your Credit Score?
- Trouble Paying Your Mortgage or Facing Foreclosure?
- Scam Victims Financial Survival – Car Loan Payments
Victim Financial Assistance
Western Union & MoneyGram
Getting Money Back:
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MoneyGram:
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Western Union:
Money Recovery Options
Getting Money Back from Banks:
Other Options:
Money Recovery Scams
Cryptocurrency Recovery
Yes, It Is Possible!
To recover your cryptocurrency sent to scammers from your wallet or crypto ATM you must report the crime to your local police or District Attorney’s office.
They have the ability (if you insist) to trace the crypto transactions to where the money now resides. Once that is done, they can get court orders to recover and return the cryptocurrency to you. Only the police can do this.
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- Information About Managing Finances After The Scam & Money Recovery
- Scam Victims Financial Survival, Money Recovery, And Help To Manage What’s Left!
- After The Scam Financial Survival & Control Is Vital, Plus There Are Real Opportunities For Money Recovery!
- Money Recovery
- SCARS Interview with a Bankruptcy Attorney – Bankruptcy for Scam Victims
- After The Scam
- For Money Mules
- Scam Debt
- Victim Financial Assistance
- Taxes
- Western Union & MoneyGram
- Money Recovery Options
- Money Recovery Scams
- Cryptocurrency Recovery
- More Important SCARS Articles By Topic
- Tips, Clues & Red Flags
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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!
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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
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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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