SCARS Institute’s Encyclopedia of Scams™ Published Continuously for 25 Years
Welcome to the Scammer Wasteland
SCAMMERS ARE NASTY
We know this, right?
YOU KNOW WHAT IS MORE DANGEROUS THAN A SCAMMER?
YOUR OWN CURIOSITY !!!
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A stranger sends you a friend request, and what do you do? You look to see who it is, right?
Ok, so far?
Except it is like one of those horror movies, where the group of friends are standing outside an old run-down gothic haunted house and they all want to leave, but you want to go it. They are right, turn around and run!
The minute you determine that this unknown friend request is a person you don’t know, from a country you don’t know, or a place you don’t know, BLOCK HIM or HER!
RUN AWAY!
This is not the age of open social media anymore, where we connect with everyone and anyplace, to learn about cultures and different people. This is the age of SCAM and FRAUD and FEAR and TRAUMA.
Every day we speak with hundreds of people who never learned that simple lesson. Many industry analysts estimate that 30% of online fraud funds terrorists. That is a 1 in 3 chance YOU are FUNDING TERRORISM. You cannot afford to allow even one scammer through the door. If you do, you serve the scammer ALL of your friends and family on a silver platter.
We cannot emphasize this enough.
If you have friends, real friends, and real family that connects to your Facebook profile, you have a responsibility and so do they to protect their connections, to help keep everyone safe. You have to think about strangers online just like strangers at your front door. Should you open the door and let them in?
NO NO NO NO NO NO NO
Because if you do, a year from now you will be someone who gave away even more of your treasure, and let the scammer go after your friends and family. AND THEY WILL go after them.
Scammers are becoming increasingly mean and vicious. They are using blackmail scams, and threats of violence more and more. Is this what you want to unleash on yourself, on your real friends and family? OF COURSE NOT!
What is the rule ABOUT venomous snakes?
Look but don’t touch! Same with scammers.
If you are curious, look but don’t touch.
DON’T FRIEND • DON’T CONNECT!
If you cannot learn this lesson, you will be forever reliving those old horror movies. Chained in the basement, with the monster bleeding you to death.
Is that too dramatic?
No, it is not, because that is what scammers do – they bleed you to death! They take and take until you have nothing left. Then they move on to your friends and family.
You must learn this lesson, and share it with your family and friends too.
There is always one guard at the gate that screws up and lets the barbarians in during the cover of night. Don’t be that guard!
Wake up! Stop being curious! Protect your friends & family!
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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
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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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