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There Is No Cloud – It Is Just Someone Else’s Computer
Most people who use the Internet constantly have no appreciation of the deeper meaning in their dependency!
There Is No Cloud – It Is Just Someone Else’s Computer
As Parler Recently Discovered.
Our organization depends on Facebook. Our websites depend on a hosting company. Etc. etc. etc.
We are all totally dependent on others. The age of ownership and self-reliance is ending. Everything is rented or borrowed from someone else!
In effect, we have returned to feudalism. “By your leave my lord” we all exist now. And the lords make it clear what are their priorities. And what they expect from us “serfs”
We all work to pay for our luxuries and our basics now, not for our futures. Now, we all know how easy it can all be taken away. Just look at the pandemic, and how much we lost – some from the disease some from government reactions to it.
We say this not to be political, but to help you have a sense of reality.
Yes, Facebook and all of social media is to blame for much of what is wrong with us. We sold our souls to Mark Zuckerberg to be able to share our lives 24/7.
Yes, governments are to blame. Yes, criminals are to blame.
The only questions now are what can be done about it? Is it too late to ever take back control? It was not so long ago – 40 years more or less – two generations ago when we traded it willingly.
Will the government support us in helping us recover what we lost? Not as much as we would like. If fact they are also on a major power grab now! They want us all to be victims – victims will follow who they say, and are easier to control.
Will social media change on its own? Absolutely not. Not ever, until they are forced to by government, but right now they are in bed together!
As a nonprofit, we are limited by our budget. We can only do so much, so we focus on what we can do! We can’t change government and we can’t change social media – but we can help you and lessen the impact.
But We Are All Prey
It really comes down to recognizing that we are all prey. In recognizing that we can evolve to be resilient and resistant to predators. But it depends on each and EVERY one of you to help spread the message and rescue those that we can.
MOST OF YOU ARE NOT HELPING!
Some of you are amazing, but most people do not even report online crime nor tell others about it. This is a choice they are making.
Remember that choice when a family member or good friend becomes a scam victim. Did you do all you could to prevent it? Some did, most did not.
Does this sound very judgmental? It is analytical. But, it is designed to get you to think about each of your decisions and choices – this is what victims – what prey – have to do! One wrong step and a lion eats you! One wrong step and you are the victim of a cybercriminal!
The events of the last couple of months have shown clearly the degree that we do not have any power to change the giants that live in this world without massive cooperation. That cooperation extends all the way down to YOU personally.
We Need An Army!
We need you to be an Army of voices speaking out about online crime to everyone that will listen and even those that will not listen.
2021 is the year we all must become active, not through hate or anger like those rioting in the street, or other amateur anti-scam hate groups, but through natural selection.
We all must become the fittest for survival in this increasingly hostile environment filled with predators of every size: from Google & Facebook, to scammers and cybercriminals on the ground. They are of every size and every type, and we must constantly be on guard. A giant crocodile can kill, but so can a mosquito.
We Must Constantly Be On Guard
We all are the Gazelles in the grassland of the lions.
We must survive and spread our knowledge like genetic information to future generations. All the while, others are trying to distract us from our reality. Don’t let it happen.
Stay focused on your survival and the survival of our truth. Do not let this depress you, instead let it activate and energize you!
Help us to help others.
Tell everyone you know and warn them about scams & cybercrime – help them to know the real cost.
Change your buying and consumption habits to support those that are also spreading the word.
Make better choices and think through who you give your loyalty.
Teach your children to be better at avoiding the real predators – that includes social media itself.
Do not give your money to frivolous causes, look closely at who is really working to help you personally. To donate to SCARS go to Donate.AgainstScams.org
Volunteer to work with us to help other victims to show the path to recovery. Go to www.AgainstScams.org to learn about our Volunteer Program.
This is the way … to make a difference in a world turning against us.
Will you join us and make a difference? We hope you will.
A Word About Truth
There are universal truth’s, absolute truth’s and relative truth’s, and now, I think we need to add digital truths to the aforementioned trio OR we must modify them to extend TO the digital realm and thus take into consideration some fundamental digital “ism’s” that we are finding:
There is no freedom: Unlike the air we breathe, or possibly the ground we stand upon, nothing in the digital realm is truly “ours.” Therefore we are all beholden to someone else.
Everything you say can be used against you: We live in the moment, we live from one sound bite to the next, often forgetting that which we have left behind… however, the digital realm does not forget – for example, www.Archive.org stores 25 years of web publications.
You will not be forgotten: Your physical form may long be gone, but your digital fingerprints live on through your interactions. Just look at Facebook as an example of this. People die and their profiles live on.
There is nowhere to hide: Anonymity is an ever-shrinking island, with more and more ways to find you, and your opinions from the past. Pity the hater 18 year old that will forever be judged by the posts of their youth.
In the physical world, many have fought for centuries for their freedom. But, in this digital world, we now occupy – the battle has yet to be truly recognized. We have a lot to learn, a lot to go through, and, unfortunately, the very mechanisms we want to use TO address this are owned by others. This means we can be censored and condemned at any time if our views are inconsistent with the mob.
God help us all!
Regardless, we wish you the best and a safe future!
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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!
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.
SCARS Institute’s Encyclopedia of Scams™ Published Continuously for 25 Years
Please Help Us Help Scam Victims Worldwide By Making A Small Donation To SCARS
Your generous contribution of Just $5 will help us continue to educate & support the victims of relationship scams.
You will be helping to support free scam avoidance education for adults & children, free victims’ assistance & support, free victim recovery programs, real advocacy on behalf of victims, online crime prevention programs, and so much more that SCARS delivers.
Click Here To Donate Now On Donate.AgainstScams.org
There Is No Cloud – It Is Just Someone Else’s Computer
Most people who use the Internet constantly have no appreciation of the deeper meaning in their dependency!
A SCARS Commentary!
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There Is No Cloud – It Is Just Someone Else’s Computer
As Parler Recently Discovered.
Our organization depends on Facebook. Our websites depend on a hosting company. Etc. etc. etc.
We are all totally dependent on others. The age of ownership and self-reliance is ending. Everything is rented or borrowed from someone else!
In effect, we have returned to feudalism. “By your leave my lord” we all exist now. And the lords make it clear what are their priorities. And what they expect from us “serfs”
We all work to pay for our luxuries and our basics now, not for our futures. Now, we all know how easy it can all be taken away. Just look at the pandemic, and how much we lost – some from the disease some from government reactions to it.
We say this not to be political, but to help you have a sense of reality.
Yes, Facebook and all of social media is to blame for much of what is wrong with us. We sold our souls to Mark Zuckerberg to be able to share our lives 24/7.
Yes, governments are to blame. Yes, criminals are to blame.
The only questions now are what can be done about it? Is it too late to ever take back control? It was not so long ago – 40 years more or less – two generations ago when we traded it willingly.
Will the government support us in helping us recover what we lost? Not as much as we would like. If fact they are also on a major power grab now! They want us all to be victims – victims will follow who they say, and are easier to control.
Will social media change on its own? Absolutely not. Not ever, until they are forced to by government, but right now they are in bed together!
As a nonprofit, we are limited by our budget. We can only do so much, so we focus on what we can do! We can’t change government and we can’t change social media – but we can help you and lessen the impact.
But We Are All Prey
It really comes down to recognizing that we are all prey. In recognizing that we can evolve to be resilient and resistant to predators. But it depends on each and EVERY one of you to help spread the message and rescue those that we can.
MOST OF YOU ARE NOT HELPING!
Some of you are amazing, but most people do not even report online crime nor tell others about it. This is a choice they are making.
Remember that choice when a family member or good friend becomes a scam victim. Did you do all you could to prevent it? Some did, most did not.
Does this sound very judgmental? It is analytical. But, it is designed to get you to think about each of your decisions and choices – this is what victims – what prey – have to do! One wrong step and a lion eats you! One wrong step and you are the victim of a cybercriminal!
The events of the last couple of months have shown clearly the degree that we do not have any power to change the giants that live in this world without massive cooperation. That cooperation extends all the way down to YOU personally.
We Need An Army!
We need you to be an Army of voices speaking out about online crime to everyone that will listen and even those that will not listen.
2021 is the year we all must become active, not through hate or anger like those rioting in the street, or other amateur anti-scam hate groups, but through natural selection.
We all must become the fittest for survival in this increasingly hostile environment filled with predators of every size: from Google & Facebook, to scammers and cybercriminals on the ground. They are of every size and every type, and we must constantly be on guard. A giant crocodile can kill, but so can a mosquito.
We Must Constantly Be On Guard
We all are the Gazelles in the grassland of the lions.
We must survive and spread our knowledge like genetic information to future generations. All the while, others are trying to distract us from our reality. Don’t let it happen.
Stay focused on your survival and the survival of our truth. Do not let this depress you, instead let it activate and energize you!
Help us to help others.
This is the way … to make a difference in a world turning against us.
Will you join us and make a difference? We hope you will.
A Word About Truth
There are universal truth’s, absolute truth’s and relative truth’s, and now, I think we need to add digital truths to the aforementioned trio OR we must modify them to extend TO the digital realm and thus take into consideration some fundamental digital “ism’s” that we are finding:
In the physical world, many have fought for centuries for their freedom. But, in this digital world, we now occupy – the battle has yet to be truly recognized. We have a lot to learn, a lot to go through, and, unfortunately, the very mechanisms we want to use TO address this are owned by others. This means we can be censored and condemned at any time if our views are inconsistent with the mob.
God help us all!
Regardless, we wish you the best and a safe future!
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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.
If you are in crisis, feeling desperate, or in despair please call 988 or your local crisis hotline.