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The Importance of the Police Report – UPDATED 2024

The Importance of the Police Report Helping Everyone Understand the Importance of Reporting These Crimes! Criminal Justice - A SCARS Insight Author: •  SCARS Institute Enecyclopedia of Scams Editorial Team - Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. Originally Published: 2017 - Article Updated: 2024 Article Abstract Reporting scams, fraud, and cybercrime is crucial for understanding and combating these widespread threats, yet only about 3% of [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2024-08-01T08:20:12-04:00August 1st, 2024|Categories: ♦ LAW ENFORCEMENT - JUSTICE - INVESTIGATION, 2017, 2024, How To Report Scams & Scammers, Insights|Tags: About Reporting, Police Report, Reporting A Crime, Reporting Crimes, Reporting Scams, Victim Reporting|

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Mortgage Closing Scams – 2024

Mortgage Closing Scams Helping U.S. Home Buyers Understand an Insidious Financial Scam How Scams Work - A SCARS Insight Authors: •  SCARS Institute Enecyclopedia of Scams Editorial Team - Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. •  U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Article Abstract Mortgage closing scams are a growing threat, with scammers increasingly targeting homebuyers during the closing process by posing as real estate professionals [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2024-07-23T21:38:30-04:00July 23rd, 2024|Categories: ♦ HOW SCAMS WORK, 2024, Financial Fraud & Scams, Financial Institution Impersonation, Insights, ♦ SCAM BASICS|

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Scam Warning: Fake Amazon Driver Scam – A Phishing Message Scam – 2024

Scam Warning: Fake Amazon Driver Scam - A Phishing Message Scam Understanding Another Phishing Scam How Scams Work - A SCARS Insight Author: •  SCARS Institute Enecyclopedia of Scams Editorial Team - Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. Article Abstract The Amazon Driver Scam involves fraudsters sending fake messages claiming to be from an Amazon delivery driver experiencing problems with a package delivery. These messages [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2024-07-21T02:12:44-04:00July 21st, 2024|Categories: ♦ HOW SCAMS WORK, 2024, Email & Phishing Scams, Insights, Messaging / SMS / Text Scams, NORTH AMERICA SCAMS & SCAMMERS, • BUSINESS IMPOSTER SCAM, ♦ SCAM BASICS|Tags: Amazon Driver Scam, Malware scam, Message Scam, Phishing scam, Scam Warning|

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Search Engine Scam Ads – How To Spot And Avoid Them – 2024

Search Engine Scam Ads/Advertisements - How To Spot And Avoid Them Understand that Search Engines are also full of Scams! How Scammers Operate - A SCARS Insight Author: •  SCARS Institute Encyclopedia of Scams Editorial Team - Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. •  Portions by the U.S. FBI and ADLOCK Article Abstract Cybercriminals are increasingly using fake or scam ads on search engines [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2024-06-19T16:51:04-04:00June 18th, 2024|Categories: ♦ HOW SCAMMERS OPERATE, 2024, Fake Websites & Social Media Pages, Malware / Viruses / Ransomware, Scam Advertising, Scammer Techniques & Methods, Spotting Scammers, Technology Of Scamming, ♦ HOW SCAMS WORK, ♦ ONLINE SAFETY, ♦ SCAM BASICS, ♦ SCAM WARNINGS & ALERTS|Tags: Google Ads, How Scammers Operate, Scam Ads, Scam Advertisements, Search Engine Ads|

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Psychic Scams – Exploiting Scam Victims’ Cognitive Biases And Magical Thinking – 2024

Psychic Scams - Exploiting Scam Victims' Cognitive Biases and Magical Thinking Our Own Cognitive Biases and Belief in the Supernatural make us Prime Targets for Scammers! How Scams Work - A SCARS Insight Authors: •  SCARS Institute Encyclopedia of Scams Editorial Team - Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. Article Abstract Psychic scams, where fraudsters claim supernatural abilities for profit, exploit people's belief in the [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2024-06-16T18:19:03-04:00June 16th, 2024|Categories: ♦ HOW SCAMS WORK, 2024, Financial Fraud & Scams, Insights, Psychology of Scams, ♦ PSYCHOLOGY OF SCAMS|Tags: Cognitive Biases, Fortune Teller Fraud, Gypsies, Magical Thinking, Psychic Scams, Supernatural Beliefs, Victim Vulnerabilities|

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Home Buyer Deposit Theft/Scams/Fraud – Scam Basics – 2024

Home Buyer Deposit Theft/Scams/Fraud Helping Home Buyers Understand the Dangers They Face Scam Basics - A SCARS Insight Author: •  SCARS Institute Encyclopedia of Scams Editorial Team - Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. Article Abstract Home buyer deposit scams are on the rise, targeting individuals in the process of purchasing property. Scammers often hack email accounts of real estate agents or conveyancers, sending fraudulent [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2024-06-14T14:31:03-04:00June 14th, 2024|Categories: ♦ SCAM BASICS, 2024, Email & Phishing Scams, Impersonation & Identity Theft Scams, Insights, Rental Property/Real Estate Scams, ♦ ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SCAMS, ♦ HOW SCAMS WORK|Tags: Fraud, Home Buyer Deposit, Home Buyers, Scams, Theft|

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Medicare Impersonation Scams – Scam Basics – 2024

Medicare Impersonation Scams Understanding How Your Government Benefits Can Be Hijacked & Stolen Scam Basics - A SCARS Insight Authors: •  SCARS Editorial Team - Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. •  U.S. Federal Trade Commission Article Abstract Medicare impersonation scams are a growing concern, with scammers pretending to be government agents or medical staff to steal valuable information and money. Protect your Medicare number [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2024-06-14T13:44:25-04:00June 14th, 2024|Categories: ♦ SCAM BASICS, 2024, Elder Abuse Crimes, Impersonation & Identity Theft Scams, Insights, ♦ ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SCAMS, ♦ HOW SCAMS WORK|Tags: Identity Theft, Medicare Impersonation Scams, Scam Basics|

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SCARS RomanceScamsNOW.com Turns 24 Years Old! 2024

SCARS RomanceScamsNOW.com Turns 24 Years Old! The Evolution of RomanceScamsNOW.com - 24 Years of Service to Scam Victims An Official SCARS Website Author: •  SCARS Editorial Team - Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. Article Abstract Founded in 2000 by Dr. Tim McGuinness, RomanceScamsNow.com is the world's leading resource dedicated to educating the public about online romance and relationship scams in all their forms. The [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2024-05-19T19:16:49-04:00May 19th, 2024|Categories: ♦ ABOUT SCARS, 2024, SCARS News & Announcements, SCARS Publishing, Special Reports|Tags: Anniversary, Anti-scam Information, Official Website, RomanceScamsNow.com, scam victims, SCARS|

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Scam Alert: SEO Poisoning & Typosquatting Scams – 2024

Scam Alert: SEO Poisoning & Typosquatting Scams Scammers Try to Lure You Into Their Fake Websites through Social Engineering in Search Results! How Scams Work - A SCARS Insight Author: •  SCARS Editorial Team - Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. Article Abstract SEO poisoning and typosquatting are tactics used by scammers to manipulate search engine results, making their malicious websites appear legitimate to unsuspecting users. Exploiting [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2024-05-09T00:35:52-04:00May 9th, 2024|Categories: ♦ HOW SCAMS WORK, 2024, Business / Institution / Government Impersonation & Fakes, Cybercrime, Fake Websites & Social Media Pages, Insights, Online Safety, Scammer Techniques & Methods, Technology Of Scamming, ♦ CYBERSECURITY, ♦ SCAM WARNINGS & ALERTS|Tags: Scam Alert, Search Results, SEO Poisoning, social engineering, Typo Squatting, Typosquatting, Website Scams|

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Scam Alert: Toll-Road Money Due Scam – U.S./Canada – 2024

Scam Alert: Toll-Road Money Due Scam - U.S./Canada Beware of Messages, Texts, and Phone Calls Claiming You Owe Toll-Road Fines! How Scams Work - A SCARS Insight Author: •  SCARS Editorial Team - Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. Article Abstract Scammers are targeting travelers in the United States and Canada. They are employing a new toll-road money-due scam, reaching victims via phone calls, messages, and texts, [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2024-05-07T03:02:08-04:00May 7th, 2024|Categories: ♦ HOW SCAMS WORK, 2024, AI - Artificial Intelligence, Identity Theft & Impersonation, Impersonation & Identity Theft Scams, Insights, Phone Scams, Technology Of Scamming, ♦ SCAM WARNINGS & ALERTS|Tags: Canada Scams, Message Scam, phone scam, Phone Scams, Scam Alert, Text Scam, Toll-Road Money Due Scam, U.S.A.|

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Scam Alert: AI Voice Cloning Scams – 2024

Scam Alert: AI Voice Cloning Scams Beware Unknown Numbers Calling You! It Just Might Be An Artificial Intelligence! How Scams Work - A SCARS Insight Author: •  SCARS Editorial Team - Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. Article Abstract Be vigilant against AI Voice Cloning Scams by adhering to the essential phone call rule: never answer calls from unknown numbers. Cybercriminals are using AI to clone voices, [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2024-05-06T03:19:14-04:00May 6th, 2024|Categories: ♦ HOW SCAMS WORK, 2024, AI - Artificial Intelligence, Identity Theft & Impersonation, Impersonation & Identity Theft Scams, Insights, Phone Scams, Technology Of Scamming, ♦ SCAM WARNINGS & ALERTS|Tags: AI, Ai Scams, AI Voice Cloning, Artificial Intelligence, Phone Scams|

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Crypto Investment Scams (Pig Butchering Scams) Red Flags And Clues – 2024

Crypto Investment Scams (Pig Butchering Scams) Red Flags And Clues Understanding the Basics of Crypto Investment Scams Scam Basics - A SCARS Series Author: •  SCARS Editorial Team - Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. Article Abstract Crypto investment scams, also known as pig butchering scams, are defrauding millions annually by preying on victims through fake online relationships. Scammers establish trust by posing as successful [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2024-05-03T14:28:18-04:00May 3rd, 2024|Categories: ♦ SCAM BASICS, 2024, Crypto Investment Scams/Pig Butchering Scams, Insights, ♦ HOW SCAMS WORK|Tags: Crypto Investment Scams, Cryptocurrency Scams, How scams work, Pig Butchering Scams, Red Flags, Scam Basics|

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WARNING: Social Media Ads Paid For By Scammers With Stolen Money – 2024

WARNING: Social Media Ads Paid For By Scammers With Stolen Money Scammers are increasingly turning to Social Media Ads to Lure In their Victims! How Scams Work - A SCARS Insight Article Abstract Scammers exploit the vast user bases using the sophisticated targeting options of social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, using social media ads to lure unsuspecting scam victims into various deceptive fraud schemes, including fake [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2024-05-02T12:40:48-04:00May 2nd, 2024|Categories: ♦ HOW SCAMS WORK, 2024, Influencer/Business Oppertunity Scams, Insights, Scam Advertising, Social Engineering, Technology Of Scamming, ♦ HOW SCAMMERS OPERATE|Tags: Facebook, Instagram, scammers, Social Media Ads, Stolen Money, TikTok|

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Being A Convicted Criminal And Sentenced To A Nigerian Prison Is Hell [Updated]

Being A Convicted Criminal And Sentenced To A Nigerian Prison Is Hell The Nigerian Prison System Has Both Modern & Stone Age Prisons A SCARS™ Special Report Author: •  SCARS Editorial Team - Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. Originally Published: 2018 - Article Updated: 2024 Article Abstract Nigerian prisons vary widely in conditions, reflecting societal disparities. While some approach modern standards, others remain archaic, [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2024-04-21T05:22:54-04:00April 21st, 2024|Categories: ♦ LAW ENFORCEMENT - JUSTICE - INVESTIGATION, 2018, 2024, AFRICAN SCAMS & SCAMMERS, Arrests Convictions & Court Actions, Criminal Trials & Court, Special Reports, ♦ CRIMINOLOGY / VICTIMOLOGY, ♦ GOVERNMENT POLICY LAWS & REGULATION|Tags: Arrested, Fraudsters, Hell, In Jail, Nigeria Scams, Nigerian Prison, Nigerian Prisoners, scammers|

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Volt Typhoon – Chinese State-Sponsored Cybercriminals Targeting The United States And The World In Cyberwar – 2024

Volt Typhoon - Chinese State-Sponsored Cybercriminals Targeting The United States And The World In Cyberwar Looking at how Chinese State-Sponsored Cybercriminals Operate Cyberwarfare - A SCARS Insight Authors: •  SCARS Editorial Team - Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. •  Main Article by: Richard Forno, Principal Lecturer in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering, University of Maryland, Baltimore County •  Portions by the United States Cybercrime and Infrastructure Security Agency [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2024-04-01T11:18:51-04:00April 1st, 2024|Categories: ♦ CYBERWAR & CYBERWARFARE, 2024, Cybercrime, Cybercrime Analysis, Cyberwar & Cyberwarfare, Insights, YouTube Video, ♦ CYBERSECURITY|Tags: China, Chinese Hackers, cybercrime, cybercriminals, Cyberwar, Cyberwarfare, PRC, State Sponsored Cybercrime, Volt Typhoon|

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QR Codes Are The New Phishing Attack Method – Quishing – 2024

QR Codes Are The New Phishing Attack Method - Quishing Understanding These New Phishing Scams How Scams Work - A SCARS Insight Author: •  SCARS Editorial Team - Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. Article Abstract The rise of QR code phishing scams, or "quishing," marks a significant evolution in cybercrime tactics, exploiting the widespread adoption of QR codes to deceive users and compromise organizational [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2024-03-29T17:23:12-04:00March 29th, 2024|Categories: ♦ HOW SCAMS WORK, 2024, BEC Business Email Compromise / CEO Scams, Cybercrime, Email & Phishing Scams, Insights, Technology Of Scamming, ♦ CYBERSECURITY, ♦ SCAM BASICS|Tags: BEC Scams, Business Email Compromise Scams, Phishing, Quishing, VEC Scams, Vendor Email Compromise Scams|

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The Age Of AI (Artificial Intelligence) And New Fraud Patterns – 2024

Fraud Patterns In The Age Of AI (Artificial Intelligence) Exploring the Continuing Impact of AI on Fraud, Scams, and Cybercrime Criminology - A SCARS Insight Author: •  SCARS Editorial Team - Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. Article Abstract In the ever-evolving landscape of fraud, the integration of generative artificial intelligence (AI) has led to significant shifts in fraud patterns, affecting targets, frequency, and sophistication [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2024-03-24T06:08:34-04:00March 24th, 2024|Categories: ♦ CRIMINOLOGY / VICTIMOLOGY, 2024, AI - Artificial Intelligence, Cybercrime Analysis, Insights, Scammer Techniques & Methods, Social Engineering, Technology Of Scamming|Tags: AI, Artificial Intelligence, Criminology, cybercrime, Fraud Patterns, Scams|

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Tech Support Scams Offering Free Computer Scans – Just Say No! – 2024

Tech Support Scams Offering Free Computer Scans - Just Say No! Understanding This Type of Tech Support Scam How Scams Work - A SCARS Insight Authors: •  SCARS Editorial Team - Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. •  U.S. Federal Trade Commission Article Abstract The proliferation of "free" computer security scans poses significant risks, often leading to tech support scams or even the inadvertent download [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2024-03-23T04:41:00-04:00March 23rd, 2024|Categories: ♦ HOW SCAMS WORK, 2024, Insights, Tech / Computer Support Scams, Technology Of Scamming, ♦ SCAM BASICS|Tags: Computer Scan Scam, Federal Trade Commission, FTC, Tech Support Scams|

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Airlords/Air Lords African Crime Group Organization – Violent Crime & Cybercrime Gang – 2024

Airlords/Air Lords African Crime Group Organization Violent Crime & Cybercrime Gang Organized Crime - A SCARS Insight Author: •  SCARS Editorial Team - Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. Article Abstract The Airlords/Air Lords, a clandestine African organized crime syndicate, operate in secrecy, making their origins and structure elusive. Thought to have emerged from rebel groups or militias thought reported to have come out of [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2024-03-12T10:30:24-04:00March 12th, 2024|Categories: ♦ HOW SCAMMERS OPERATE, 2024, Fake Products / eCommerce Fraud, Insights, Organized Crime|Tags: African Organized Crime, Airlords, Cybercrime Gang, cyberespionage, Organization, Organized Crime|

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Check Washing Scams And How To Protect Yourself – 2024

Check Washing Scams And How To Protect Yourself Nothing is Safe Anymore, Not Even the Mail! How Scams Work - A SCARS Insight Author: •  SCARS Editorial Team - Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. Article Abstract Protecting yourself from check-washing scams is essential in today's unsafe world. These scams involve fraudsters stealing checks from the mail, erasing handwritten details like the payee and amount, [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2024-03-10T22:58:57-04:00March 10th, 2024|Categories: ♦ HOW SCAMS WORK, 2024, Financial Fraud & Scams, Insights, ♦ SCAM BASICS|Tags: Bad Check Scams, Bank Scams, Check Scams, Check Washing Scams|

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A Romance Scam Victim’s Story: The Story of a Romance Scam Victim [Video] – 2019/2024

A Scam Victim's Story: The Story of a Romance Scam Victim [Video] Helping Other Victims Understand That They Are Not Alone! A Scam Victim's Story - Presented by SCARS Author: •  SCARS Editorial Team - Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. Originally Published: 2019 Article Abstract Sharing their stories empowers romance scam victims to raise awareness, prevent future scams, provide support, advocate for policy change, [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2024-03-10T07:04:32-04:00March 10th, 2024|Categories: ♦ VICTIM'S STORIES, 2019, 2024, Impact of Scams on Victims, Presented By SCARS, Romance Scams & Relationship Scams, Scam Victim's Stories, Scam Victim's Stories, Victim Interview VIDEO|Tags: A Romance Scam Victim Speaks Out, romance scam, Scam Victim, Scam Victim's Story|

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COVID Fraud Enforcement Scam – 2024

COVID Fraud Enforcement Scam A Government Impersonation Scam How Scams Work - A SCARS Insight Author: •  SCARS Editorial Team - Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. Article AbstractThe COVID Fraud Enforcement Scam is a concerning new trend sweeping across the United States, blending tech-support fraud with government impersonation to deceive unsuspecting victims.Victims receive fabricated court documents claiming they are under investigation for PPP fraud, with [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2024-03-09T08:24:43-05:00March 9th, 2024|Categories: ♦ HOW SCAMS WORK, 2024, Government Impersonation, Insights|Tags: COVID Fraud, Enforcement Scam, Government Impersonation, How scams work, Impersonation Scams|

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Understanding Law Enforcement – Updated 2024

Understanding Law Enforcement A SCARS Insight Author: •  SCARS Institute Encyclopedia of Scams Editorial Team - Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. SCARS Encyclopedia of Scams Article Abstract Understanding the roles and responsibilities of different law enforcement and regulatory agencies is crucial for taking effective action against online criminals. While law enforcement agencies, such as local police, national agencies like the FBI, and international bodies [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2024-08-24T03:20:35-04:00April 11th, 2022|Categories: ♦ LAW ENFORCEMENT - JUSTICE - INVESTIGATION, 2022, 2024, Governmental Entities & Agencies, How To Report Scams & Scammers, Insights, Law Enforcement Agencies, Law Enforcement Support|Tags: EUROPOL, FBI, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Federal Trade Commission, FTC, INTERPOL, Law Enforcement, Local Police, Police|

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Dan Rachlin : Do You Know Him? Another Stolen Face / Stolen Identity

Stolen Identity: Dan Rachlin Do You Know Dan Rachlin Frequently Used By Scammers To Fool Women Scam Victims! You Have Probably Seen His Photos Before! The real Dan Rachlin is a Danish Media Professional Dan Rachlin Is Another Scammers Choice Award Winner Of course, you don't really know Dan Rachlin, since these are stolen photos used by African, Middle Eastern, and Indian Romance Scammers, but he is popular! If you see his photos on social media [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2020-12-11T11:22:39-05:00December 11th, 2020|Categories: Impersonation Victim Galleries, Impersonation & Identity Theft Scams, Romance Scams & Relationship Scams, Stalking Impersonation Victims|Tags: Dan Rachlin, Danish Radio, Denmark, Fake Businessman, Fake Identity, Fake Male, Fake Man, Fake Profile, Ghana Scammer, Impersonation, Imposter Scam, Love Scammer, Media Professional, Nigerian Scammer, Radio Celebrity, romance scam, romance scammer, Stolen Identity, Stolen Photos|

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Kate Thornton “Bibi Bijoux”: Have You Seen Her? Another Stolen Face / Stolen Identity

Stolen Identity: Kate Thornton “Bibi Bijoux” Have You Seen Kate Thornton “Bibi Bijoux”? Successful Businesswoman & Impersonation Victim Frequently Used By Scammers To Fool Men! You Have Probably Seen Her Photos Before! The real Kate Thornton, also known as “Bibi Bijoux” is a successful British Entrepreneur Kate Thornton “Bibi Bijoux” Is Another Scammers Choice Award Winner Of course, you don't really know Kate Thornton “Bibi Bijoux”, since these are stolen photos used by [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2020-12-10T08:19:56-05:00December 10th, 2020|Categories: Impersonation Victim Galleries, Business / Institution / Government Impersonation & Fakes, Impersonation & Identity Theft Scams, Romance Scams & Relationship Scams, Stalking Impersonation Victims|Tags: Bibi Bijoux, Businesswoman, Entrepreneur, Fake Female, Fake Identity, Female Scammer, Identity Theft, Impersonation Scam, Impersonation Victim, Kate Thornton, Real Name, Real Photos, romance scam, scam, Stolen Photos, Woman Scammer|

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Jacinda Ardern: Have You Seen Her? Another Stolen Face / Stolen Identity

Stolen Identity: Jacinda Ardern, New Zealand Prime Minister Have You Seen Jacinda Ardern? Career Politician & Impersonation Victim Frequently Used By Scammers To Fool Men! You Have Probably Seen Her Photos Before! The real Jacinda Ardern is the current Prime Minister of New Zealand Jacinda Ardern Is Another Scammers Choice Award Winner Of course, you don't really know Jacinda Ardern, since these are stolen photos used by African Romance Scammers, but she is [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2020-12-09T23:28:36-05:00December 9th, 2020|Categories: Impersonation Victim Galleries, Business / Institution / Government Impersonation & Fakes, Impersonation & Identity Theft Scams, Romance Scams & Relationship Scams, Stalking Impersonation Victims|Tags: Fake Female, Fake Identity, Female Scammer, Identity Theft, Impersonation Scam, Impersonation Victim, Jacinda Ardern, New Zealand, Politician, Prime Minister, Real Name, Real Photos, romance scam, scam, Stolen Photos, Woman Scammer|

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General Mark Schwartz: Do You Know Him? Another Stolen Face / Stolen Identity

Stolen Identity: Major General Mark Schwartz Do You Know General Mark Schwartz Frequently Used By Scammers To Fool Women Scam Victims! You Have Probably Seen His Photos Before! The real General Mark Schwartz is a General in the United States Army General Mark Schwartz Is Another Scammers Choice Award Winner Of course, you don't really know General Mark Schwartz, since these are stolen photos used by African Romance Scammers, but he is popular! If you [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2020-12-02T11:01:44-05:00December 2nd, 2020|Categories: Impersonation Victim Galleries, Impersonation & Identity Theft Scams, Romance Scams & Relationship Scams, Stalking Impersonation Victims, U.S. Military & Scams|Tags: Department of Defense, Fake Identity, Fake Man, Fake Profile, Fake Soldier, General Mark Schwartz, Ghana Scammer, Impersonation, Imposter Scam, Love Scammer, Major General, Nigerian Scammer, romance scam, romance scammer, Stolen Identity, Stolen Photos, U.S. Army General, U.S. Military|

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General John Hyten : Another Stolen Face / Stolen Identity

Stolen Identity: General John Hyten Do You Know General John Hyten Frequently Used By Scammers To Fool Women Scam Victims! You Have Probably Seen His Photos Before! The real General John Hyten is a United States Air Force general who serves as the 11th Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General John Hyten Is Another Scammers Choice Award Winner Of course, you don't really know General John Hyten, since these are stolen photos [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2020-11-30T20:04:07-05:00November 30th, 2020|Categories: Impersonation Victim Galleries, Impact of Scams on Victims, Impersonation & Identity Theft Scams, Romance Scams & Relationship Scams, U.S. Military & Scams|Tags: Fake General, Fake Identity, Fake Military, Fake Profile, Fake Soldier, General John Hyten, Ghana Scammer, Impersonation, Imposter Scam, Love Scammer, Nigerian Scammer, romance scam, romance scammer, Stolen Identity, Stolen Photos, U.S. Air Force General|

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Monifa Jansen: Have You Seen Her? Another Stolen Face / Stolen Identity

Stolen Identity: Monifa Jansen Have You Seen Monifa Jansen? She is a Model & Impersonation Victim Frequently Used By Scammers To Fool Men! You Have Probably Seen Her Photos Before! The real Monifa Jansen is a Model Monifa Jansen Is Another Scammers Choice Award Winner Of course, you don't really know Monifa Jansen, since these are stolen photos used by African Romance Scammers, but she is popular! If you see her photos on [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2020-11-30T14:17:38-05:00November 30th, 2020|Categories: Impersonation Victim Galleries, Impersonation & Identity Theft Scams, Romance Scams & Relationship Scams|Tags: Fake Female, Fake Identity, Female Scammer, Identity Theft, Impersonation Scam, Impersonation Victim, Monifa Jansen, Real Name, Real Photos, romance scam, scam, Stolen Photos, Woman Scammer|

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General John W “Jay” Raymond: Do You Know Him? Another Stolen Face / Stolen Identity

Stolen Identity: General John W "Jay" Raymond Do You Know General John W "Jay" Raymond, United States Space Force Frequently Used By Scammers To Fool Women Scam Victims! If you like what we do, can you help us? We are an incorporated nonprofit based in Florida providing free education, support, and advocacy for victims of online crime, perhaps like you! Will you help us to continue offering our services for free to scam victims [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2022-03-24T21:21:03-04:00November 25th, 2020|Categories: Identity Theft & Impersonation|Tags: Commanding Officer, Fake Female, Fake Identity, Fake Profile, Fake Soldier, General John W "Jay" Raymond, Ghana Scammer, Impersonation, Imposter Scam, Love Scammer, Nigerian Scammer, romance scam, romance scammer, Stolen Identity, Stolen Photos, U.S. Space Force, United States Space Force|

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Antonella LaSirena: Have You Seen Her? Another Stolen Face / Stolen Identity

Stolen Identity: Antonella LaSirena Have You Seen Antonella LaSirena? Porn Actress & Adult Model & Impersonation Victim Frequently Used By Scammers To Fool Men! You Have Probably Seen Her Photos Before! If you like what we do, can you help us? We are an incorporated nonprofit based in Florida providing free education, support, and advocacy for victims of online crime, perhaps like you! Will you help us to continue offering our services for free [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2020-11-27T19:41:51-05:00November 25th, 2020|Categories: Impersonation Victim Galleries, Impersonation & Identity Theft Scams, Romance Scams & Relationship Scams, Stalking Impersonation Victims|Tags: Adult Star, Adult Videos, Antonella LaSirena, Fake Female, Fake Identity, Female Scammer, Identify Fake Profiles, Identity Theft, Impersonation Scam, Impersonation Victim, LaSirena69, Real Name, Real Photos, romance scam, scam, Scam Spotter's Tool, Stolen Photos, Woman Scammer|

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Kim Min-Young: Have You Seen Her? She Is Another Stolen Face / Stolen Identity

Stolen Identity: Kim Min-Young Have You Seen Kim Min-Young? She Is K-Pop Star, Singer, Actress & Impersonation Victim Frequently Used By Scammers To Fool Men! You Have Probably Seen Her Photos Before! The real Kim Min-Young is a Korean Media Star Kim Min-Young Is Another Scammers Choice Award Winner Of course, you don't really know Kim Min-Young, since these are stolen photos used by African Romance Scammers, but she is popular! If you see her [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2020-11-25T00:51:12-05:00November 25th, 2020|Categories: Impersonation Victim Galleries, Impersonation & Identity Theft Scams, Romance Scams & Relationship Scams, ♥ GALLERIES & CONTENT COLLECTIONS|Tags: Fake Female, Fake Identity, Female Scammer, Identity Theft, Impersonation Scam, Impersonation Victim, K-Pop, Kim Min-Young, Real Name, Real Photos, romance scam, scam, Singer, Stolen Photos, Woman Scammer|

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Ann Angel: Have You Seen Her? Another Stolen Face / Stolen Identity

Stolen Identity: Ann Angel Have You Seen Ann Angel? Adult Model & Impersonation Victim Frequently Used By Scammers To Fool Men! You Have Probably Seen Her Photos Before! The real Ann Angel is an Adult Video Star & Webcam Girl Ann Angel Is Another Scammer's Choice Award Winner Visit the SCARS YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOR8Tzp1AeIinI9AtyOztdg Of course, you don't really know Ann Angel, since these are stolen photos used by African Romance Scammers, but she is [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2020-09-12T23:16:34-04:00September 12th, 2020|Categories: Impersonation Victim Galleries, AFRICAN SCAMS & SCAMMERS, Impersonation & Identity Theft Scams, Romance Scams & Relationship Scams|Tags: Ana Angel, Ann Angel, Ann Angel Adult Star, Anne Angel, Dating Scams, Fake Female, Fake Identity, Female Scammer, Identity Theft, Impersonation Scam, Impersonation Victim, Real Name, Real Photos, romance scam, scam, Scammer Gallery / Fraudster Album, Scammers using Ann Angel photos, Stolen Photos, Woman Scammer|

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SCARS™ Scam Basics: Cyberstalking

SCARS™ Scam Basics: Cyberstalking Cyberstalking Is The Use Of The Internet Or Other Electronic Means To Track Down, Insert Yourself, Stalk, Or Harass Another Person. It may include false accusations, defamation, slander, and libel. It may also include monitoring, identity theft, threats, vandalism, solicitation for sex, or gathering information that may be used to threaten, embarrass, or harass. But it can be as simple as tracking down and inserting yourself in the life of another [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2022-03-25T03:56:53-04:00May 19th, 2020|Categories: ♦ ABOUT SCAMS|Tags: Anti-Scam, Crybercriminals, cybercrime, Cyberstalking, Disregarded Warnings To Stop, Distress, Fraudsters, Harassment, Impersonation Victims, Important Article, Information About Scams, Malice, No Legitimate Purpose, Obsession, Personally Directed, Premeditation, Repetition, Romance Scams, scam victims, scammers, Scams, SCARS, Stalking, Threats, Tracking, Vendetta|

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General Paul Nakasone – Do You Know Him? Another Stolen Face / Stolen Identity

Stolen Identity: General Paul Nakasone Do You Know U.S. Army General Paul Nakasone Frequently Used By Scammers To Fool Women Scam Victims! You Have Probably Seen His Photos Before! The real General Paul Nakasone is the Commander of the United States Cyber Command General Paul Nakasone Is Another Scammers Choice Award Winner Of course, you don't really know General Paul Nakasone, since these are stolen photos used by African Romance Scammers, but he [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2022-03-25T04:10:25-04:00May 18th, 2020|Categories: ♦ ABOUT SCAMS|Tags: Cyber Command, Fake Identity, Fake Profile, Fake Soldier, Fake Woman, General Paul Nakasone, Ghana Scammer, Impersonation, Imposter Scam, Love Scammer, Nigerian Scammer, romance scam, romance scammer, Stolen Identity, Stolen Photos, United States Army|

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SCARS™ Breaking News: Nigeria Begins Repaying Victims Of Nigerian-Based Cybercrime [UPDATED]

SCARS™ Breaking News: Nigeria Begins Repaying Victims Of Nigerian-Based Cybercrime [UPDATED] UPDATED: CONTACT INFO ADDED For The First Time, The Nigerian EFCC (Economic & Financial Crimes Commission) at the urging of the United States Senator Chuck Grassley is repaying money stolen by a scammer back to the victim. From the EFCC - Their Announcement: EFCC Returns $4,040 to Brazilian Victim of Internet Fraud Debora Moreira, a Brazilian victim of internet fraud, has acknowledged the receipt [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2022-04-05T09:32:19-04:00May 18th, 2020|Categories: ♠ ARCHIVES & LEGACY CONTENT ♠|Tags: Anti-Scam, Crybercriminals, cybercrime, Economic & Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Fraudsters, Important Article, Information About Scams, Money Recovery, Money Repayment, Nigerian scammers, nigerian scams, Romance Scams, scam victims, scammers, Scams, SCARS|

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SCARS™ Special Report: U.S. FBI Reported Cybercrimes Passes 5 Million

SCARS™ Special Report: U.S. FBI Reported Cybercrimes Passes 5 Million Internet Crime Complaint Center Marks 20 Years And More Than 5 Million Reports From Early Frauds to Sophisticated Schemes, IC3 Has Tracked the Evolution of Online Crime NOTE: IT IS ESTIMATED CYBERCRIME VICTIMS ONLY REPORT BETWEEN 3% TO 5% OF ALL SCAMS AND CYBERCRIMES. THEREFORE THIS NUMBER SHOULD BE MULTIPLIED BY 20X TO GET A REAL SENSE OF THE NUMBER OF CYBERCRIMES OCCURRING. According to [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2022-03-25T03:56:54-04:00May 12th, 2020|Categories: ♦ ABOUT SCAMS|Tags: Anti-Scam, Asset Recovery, Crybercriminals, cybercrime, FBI, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Fraudsters, IC3, Important Article, Information About Scams, Money Recovery, Online Crimes, Reporting Cybercrime, Reporting Cybercriminals, Reporting Online Fraud, Reporting Scams, scam victims, scammers, Scams, SCARS|

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SCARS™ CYBER BASICS: Ransomware

SCARS™ CYBER BASICS: Ransomware Ransomware Is A Multi-Billion Dolar Industry This document is written for more technical readers. Ransomware is malware that locks your computer and mobile devices or encrypts your electronic files. When this happens, you can’t get to the data unless you pay a ransom. HOWEVER, THIS IS NOT GUARANTEED AND YOU SHOULD NEVER PAY! What Is Ransomware? Ransomware is a type of malware that prevents you from accessing your computer (or the [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2022-03-25T03:56:55-04:00May 12th, 2020|Categories: ♦ ABOUT SCAMS|Tags: Anti-Scam, Crybercriminals, cybercrime, Fraudsters, Important Article, Infection, Information About Scams, Malware, Ransomeware, Ransomware Attack, scam victims, scammers, Scams, SCARS|

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SCARS™ Victim Support: FTC Starts Sending Money To Western Union Victims After THREE Years Of Wait!

SCARS™ Victim Support: FTC Starts Sending Money To Western Union Victims After THREE Years Of Wait! Department of Justice Begins First Distribution of Funds Recovered Through Asset Forfeiture to Compensate Victims of Western Union Fraud Scheme The Department of Justice announced today that the Western Union Remission Fund began its first distribution of approximately $153 million in funds forfeited to the U.S. government from the Western Union Company (Western Union) to over 109,000 victims located [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2022-04-05T09:32:17-04:00May 10th, 2020|Categories: ♠ ARCHIVES & LEGACY CONTENT ♠|Tags: Anti-Scam, Asset Forfeiture Program, Compensation To Victims, Criminal Division, Crybercriminals, cybercrime, Fraudsters, Important Article, Information About Scams, Justice Department, Money Laundering and Asset Recovery, Money Recovery Program, Recovering Money, Romance Scams, scam victims, scammers, Scams, SCARS, U.S. Attorney’s Offices, U.S. Department Of Justice, Western Union Remission Program, Western Union Repayment Program|

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Madison Ivy: Have You Seen Her? Another Stolen Face / Stolen Identity

Stolen Identity: Madison Ivy Have You Seen Madison Ivy? Porn Actress & Adult Model & Impersonation Victim Frequently Used By Scammers To Fool Men! You Have Probably Seen Her Photos Before! The real Madison Ivy is an Adult Video Star Madison Ivy Is Another Scammers Choice Award Winner Of course, you don't really know Madison Ivy, since these are stolen photos used by African Romance Scammers, but she is popular! If you see her [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2020-04-30T00:30:04-04:00April 30th, 2020|Categories: Archive Photo Galleries, Impersonation Victim Galleries, ♥ GALLERIES & CONTENT COLLECTIONS|Tags: Fake Female, Fake Identity, Female Scammer, Identity Theft, Impersonation Scam, Impersonation Victim, Madison Ivy, Real Name, Real Photos, romance scam, scam, Stolen Photos, Woman Scammer|

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SCARS™ Special Report: UNODC Cybercrime And COVID19 Risks and Responses

SCARS™ Special Report: UNODC Cybercrime And COVID19 Risks and Responses During the global Chinese Coronavirus Pandemic scammers & cybercriminals worldwide are working overtime to take advantage of this unique opportunity to scam tens of millions of victims. The following is the analysis of this situation from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime - a United Nations oversight body tracking global transnational crime trends. This report is from the UNODC Cybercrime and Anti-Money Laundering [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2022-12-19T03:00:18-05:00April 29th, 2020|Categories: ♦ ABOUT SCAMMERS/FRAUDSTERS|Tags: Anti-Scam, Chinese Coronavirus, Coronavirus Scams, COVID-19 Scams, Crybercriminals, cybercrime, Fraudsters, Important Article, Information About Scams, scam victims, scammers, Scams, SCARS, Wuhan Virus|

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SCARS™ Scam Basics: Don’t Click Links In Unknown Text Messages! Ever!

SCARS™ Scam Basics: Don't Click Links In Unknown Text Messages! Ever! Don’t Click Links In Unsolicited Text Messages You might be seeing text messages promising money – maybe the economic impact payments, loans for small businesses, or an offer for money you can get. In fact, you may have recently seen a WhatsApp text message in Spanish that advertised money for people quarantined at home. If you’ve spotted messages like this, we hope you have [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2022-03-25T03:56:56-04:00April 27th, 2020|Categories: ♦ ABOUT SCAMS|Tags: Anti-Scam, Crybercriminals, cybercrime, Fraudsters, Important Article, Information About Scams, Links In Text Messages, Scam Messages, scam victims, scammers, Scams, SCARS, Text Messages, Unknown Texts|

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SCARS™ Insight: 2020 Coronavirus Scams Reported To The U.S. Federal Trade Commission

SCARS™ Insight: 2020 Coronavirus Scams Reported To The U.S. Federal Trade Commission This is scams reported from January 1 to April 23, 2020 as reported to the FTC. All data provided by the Federal Trade Commission (www.FTC.gov)     TAGS: SCARS, Important Article, Information About Scams, Anti-Scam, Scams, Scammers, Fraudsters, Cybercrime, Crybercriminals, Coronavirus Scams. COVID-19 Scams, Global Crisis Scams, Pandemic Scams, Scam Victims, SCARS™ Editorial Team Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2022-03-25T03:56:57-04:00April 26th, 2020|Categories: ♦ ABOUT SCAMS|Tags: Anti-Scam, Coronavirus Scams. COVID-19 Scams, Crybercriminals, cybercrime, Fraudsters, Global Crisis Scams, Important Article, Information About Scams, Pandemic Scams, scam victims, scammers, Scams, SCARS|

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SCARS™ Scam Basics: Trial Subscription Scams

SCARS™ Scam Basics: Trial Subscription Scams Scam Alert: How to Recognize and Avoid a Subscription Trap You’re reviewing your bank or credit card statement when you stumble upon a charge that you can’t recall. The description doesn’t help either. The following month, the same charge appears, and again the next month. You may have fallen into a subscription trap. Subscription Traps Entice Consumers To Sign Up For A Free Trial To Access A Limited Time [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2022-03-25T03:56:57-04:00April 26th, 2020|Categories: ♦ ABOUT SCAMS|Tags: Anti-Scam, Credit Card Fraud, Crybercriminals, cybercrime, Fake Trial Offers, Financial Abuse, Financial Fraud, Fraudsters, Important Article, Information About Scams, scammers, Scams, SCARS, Trial Subscriptions|

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SCARS™ Guide: Standard Nigerian Scams & Online Fraud

SCARS™ Guide: Standard Nigerian Scams & Online Fraud This guide is an introduction. Please review our other guides and articles for more detailed information about all the forms of scams and how victims can recover from them. Internet Financial Scams We hear from people every day who have been defrauded for hundreds or thousands of dollars by Internet contacts they thought were their friends or loved ones. Internet scams are attempts by con artists (cybercriminals) [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2020-09-06T04:30:27-04:00April 15th, 2020|Categories: General Financial Scams|Tags: Anti-Scam, Con Artists, Crybercriminals, cybercrime, cybercriminals, Fraudsters, Important Article, Information About Scams, Internet Financial Scams, nigerian scams, Online Fraud, Romance Scams, scam victims, scammers, Scams, SCARS|

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SCARS™ Insight: Coronavirus Grandparent Scams

SCARS™ Insight: Coronavirus Grandparent Scams Scammers In India, Africa, And Asia Have Long Exploited The Love That Grandparents Have For Their Grandchildren, But Now They Are Turning That Into Money The Crisis Emergency Scams! The typical Grandparent Scam involves someone calling, emailing, texting or messaging an elderly person claiming that they are a relative and are in an emergency. All they need is some of the victim's money and it will all be fine! Accidents, [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2022-03-25T03:56:58-04:00April 9th, 2020|Categories: ♦ ABOUT SCAMS|Tags: Act Against Scams, Anti-Scam, CARS, Coronavirus Scams, COVID-19 Scams, Crisis Scams, Crybercriminals, cybercrime, Email Scams, Emergency Scams, Fraudsters, Grandparent Scams, Information About Scams, Messaging Scams, Phone Scams, scam victims, scammers, Scams, Text Scams|

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SCARS™ Psychology of Scams: Why You Can’t Stop Looking At The Stolen Face

SCARS™ Psychology of Scams: Why You Can't Stop Looking At The Stolen Face Why Some People Can't Stop Thinking About Their Exes - Ex-Scammer's Stolen Face How are you dealing with a fake relationship breakup? Some people throw themselves into depression, some into anger, some try to work through it with work, or some through hunting down scammers and "exposing them". These can all be efforts to distract themselves from the heartache and the trauma [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2022-03-24T21:45:16-04:00April 8th, 2020|Categories: Recovery Psychology|Tags: Act AgainstScams, Anti-Scam, Crybercriminals, cybercrime, Cyberstalking, Following Other Victims, Fraudsters, Impersonation Victims, Information About Scams, Romance Scams, scam victims, scammers, Scams, SCARS|

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SCARS™ Coronavirus Scam Warning: A Social Disease – How Fraudsters Adapt Old Scams To Exploit The Coronavirus Crisis

SCARS™ Coronavirus Scam Warning: A Social Disease - How Fraudsters Adapt Old Scams To Exploit The Coronavirus Crisis According to the Guardian: Criminals Who Formerly Tried to ‘Sextort’ People Online are Now Making Threats to Infect a Target’s Family and Friends You get an email that is immediately threatening. “I know every dirty little secret about your life,” it begins. “To prove my point, tell me, does [ONE OF YOUR PASSWORDS] ring any bell to yοu? [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2022-12-19T02:41:59-05:00April 3rd, 2020|Categories: ♦ SCAM WARNINGS & ALERTS|Tags: Anti-Scam, Coronavirus Scams, COVID-19 Scams, Crybercriminals, cybercrime, Email Scams, Emergency Scams, Fraudsters, Information About Scams, Online Fraud, Phone Scams, Reporting Scams & Fraud, Romance Scams, scam victims, scammers, Scams, SCARS, Virus Threat Emails|

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SCARS™ Scam Warning: U.S. Stimulus Check Scams

SCARS™ Scam Warning: U.S. Stimulus Check Scams The massive $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus package approved by Congress & President this week includes “stimulus checks” for many Americans, especially those facing financial difficulty as a result of the coronavirus CONVID19 outbreak. It is expected that it will take roughly three weeks for those checks to be received. However, many people are receiving FAKE CHECKS right now! Fake Stimulus Check Scammers are sending official-looking checks [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2022-03-24T22:57:15-04:00March 28th, 2020|Categories: ♦ SCAM WARNINGS & ALERTS|Tags: Anti-Scam, Bogus Checks, Fake Check scams, Fake Stilulus Checks, Fraudsters, Important Article, Information About Scams, scammers, Scams, SCARS|

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SCARS™ Special Report: How Criminals Are Profiting From The Coronavirus COVID-19 Pandemic

SCARS™ Special Report: How Criminals Are Profiting From The Coronavirus COVID-19 Pandemic Europol Decries The Latest Developments Of COVID-19 On The Criminal Landscape In The EU & The World During this unprecedented crisis, governments across the globe are intensifying their efforts to combat the global spread of the coronavirus by enacting various measures to support public health systems, safeguard the economy and to ensure public order and safety. A number of these measures have a [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2022-03-25T03:56:59-04:00March 27th, 2020|Categories: ♦ ABOUT SCAMS|Tags: Anti-Scam, Crybercriminals, cybercrime, Fraudsters, Global Crime Analysis, Important Article, Information About Scams, Organized Crime, Romance Scams, scam victims, scammers, Scams, SCARS, Transnational Criminals|

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