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2022 Scam Update – A Podcast With Dr. Tim McGuinness And Debby Montgomery Johnson

2022 Scam Update - A Podcast With Dr. Tim McGuinness And Debby Montgomery Johnson A Joint SCARS & Woman Behind The Smile Production Learn About What Is Goin On Out There! We discuss the latest trends in scams and scammers, and also aspects of victim recovery. To learn more about this podcast visit: Stand Up Speak Up with Debby Montgomery Johnson - Internet Radio Show | Facebook [...]

Tim McGuinness, Ph.D., DFin, MCPO, MAnth talks with P.J. (Peter) Rohall [PODCAST VIDEO]

Interview With P.J. Rohal [PODCAST VIDEO] On The Debby Montgomery Johnson "Stand Up Speak Up" Podcast - December 2, 2021 - Guest Hosted By Dr. Tim McGuinness, SCARS Director A SCARS Insight Interview A New Video from SCARS! A SCARS Insight Interview The World Of Cybercriminals & Scams Is Not What Many Tell You About Renowned global financial fraud expert P.J. Rohall speaks with Dr. Tim McGuinness during the "Stand [...]

SCARS Insight Interview: Tim McGuinness, Ph.D., DFin, MCPO, MAnth talks with Brett Johnson [VIDEO]

Tim McGuinness, Ph.D., DFin, MCPO, MAnth talks with Brett Johnson [VIDEO] About Scams & Cybercrimes In Today's World SCARS Insight Interview A New Video from SCARS! A SCARS Insight Interview The World Of Cybercriminals & Scams Is Not What Many Tell You About It is a world of both professionals and services that allow almost anyone to become a cybercriminal with ease. Hear about this world as SCARS' Managing Director [...]

The Bad News For 2021- An Editorial by Tim McGuinness Ph.D.

The Bad News Analysis For 2021 An Editorial by Tim McGuinness, Ph.D., DFin, MCPO, MAnth, SCARS Founder Presented by SCARS An Assessment Of Where We Are Now! By Dr. Tim McGuinness, November 11, 2021 I was part of several conference calls and presentations this last couple of weeks that was on global cybercrime and the grim state that we are in now. Unfortunately, the news in these calls was especially bad [...]

Podcast Interview with Tim McGuinness, SCARS Director

Fraud Busting with Traci Brown A Podcast Interview The Traci Brown Interview With Dr. Tim McGuinness Busting Al-Queda Funding with Tim McGuinness Ep. 36 Tim McGuinness, Ph.D., DFin, MCPO, MAnth is a director and founder of SCARS - the Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. Tim McGuinness visits Fraud Busting with Traci Brown.  He’s the expert on socially engineered cyber-enabled crimes and fights fraud every day.  We’ll [...]

What You Can Expect After A Scam – SCARS™ Podcast By Dr. Tim McGuinness

 SCARS™ Podcast By Dr. Tim McGuinness: What You Can Expect After A Scam Immediately After A Scam, You Will Have Questions. We Will Try To Answer Them! Here is our After-Scam Reality Check Podcast! You can download this for playback later is you would like. It is blunt but to the point – you need proper expectations to move forward with your recovery. Based upon our 27 Years of Experience this is what you should expect: You Have Been [...]

SCARS Institute – 12 Years of Service to Scam Victims/Survivors – 2025/2026

SCARS Institute - 12 Years of Service to Scam Victims/Survivors - 2025/2026 A Decade and Beyond of Dedication to Scam Victims and Survivors A SCARS Institute Insight Author: •  SCARS Institute Encyclopedia of Scams Editorial Team - Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. Article Abstract The SCARS Institute, celebrating its 12th year, stands as a global leader in supporting scam victims, offering [...]

Scam Victims’ Fear of Being Judged Incompetent – 2025

Scam Victims' Fear of Being Judged Incompetent Elderly Scam Victims and the Fear that Their Family Will View Them as Incompetent Scam Victim Recovery - A SCARS Institute Insight Author: •  Tim McGuinness, Ph.D., DFin, MCPO, MAnth - Anthropologist, Scientist, Director of the Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. See Author Biographies Below Article Abstract Older adults who experience scams often fear [...]

Grandparent Scams – Crime Typology Overview / Victim Impact Analysis – 2025

Grandparent Scams/Emergency Scams A Manipulated Extortion Crime Typology Overview / Victim Impact Analysis CRIMINOLOGY & VICTIMOLOGY  - A SCARS Institute Insight Author: •  Tim McGuinness, Ph.D., DFin, MCPO, MAnth - Anthropologist, Scientist, Director of the Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. See Author Biographies Below Article Abstract Grandparent scams exploit love, urgency, and secrecy, yet families can counter them with calm routines and simple checks. [...]

Married Scam Victims – Probability of Divorce or Separation Analysis – 2025

Relationship Scam Impact on Married Scam Victims Married Scam Victims Divorce and Separation After Scam-Related Financial Loss in the U.S. Married Victim Scam Impact Analysis - A SCARS Institute Insight Author: •  Tim McGuinness, Ph.D., DFin, MCPO, MAnth - Anthropologist, Scientist, Director of the Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. Article Abstract Divorce or separation are very real possibilities when a married [...]

Scam Victims Ask – How Can You Deceive a Scammer Back? – 2025

Scam Victims Ask: How Can You Deceive a Scammer Back? Deceiving Your Scammer Back: The Pain Turns Into Anger, and All You Want is Revenge Against Your Scammer For New Scam Victims - A SCARS Institute Insight Author: •  Tim McGuinness, Ph.D., DFin, MCPO, MAnth - Anthropologist, Scientist, Director of the Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. Article Abstract Scam Victims often [...]

Scam Victim Debt – Part 1 – Recognize It, Confront It, Control It, Survive It! – 2025

Scam Victim Debt - Recognize It, Confront It, Control It, Survive It! After a Scam, Many Victims Have Debt That Must Be Addressed Financial Recovery & Management - A SCARS Guide Unfortunately, avoiding the truth not only makes it harder to resolve later but also keeps you trapped in denial Originally Published in 2021 - Updated 2025 Author: •  Tim McGuinness, Ph.D., DFin, MCPO, MAnth - Anthropologist, [...]

Sextortion Scam – Crime Typology Overview / Victim Impact Analysis – 2025

Sextortion Scam A Relationship Scam Crime Typology Overview / Victim Impact Analysis CRIMINOLOGY & VICTIMOLOGY - A SCARS Institute Article Catalog Sextortion Scam is a Kind of Romance Scam where Criminals Exploit Emotional Vulnerability & Desires to Gain Financial, Personal, or Psychological Advantage over Their Victims A Sextortion Scam is a part of a broader category of Trust-Based Relationship Scams Sextortion scams have become a growing global [...]

Pig Butchering Scam/Crypto Investment Scam – Crime Typology Overview / Victim Impact Analysis – 2025

Pig Butchering Scam/Crypto Investment Scam A Relationship Scam Crime Typology Overview / Victim Impact Analysis CRIMINOLOGY & VICTIMOLOGY - A SCARS Institute Article Catalog Pig Butchering Scam/Crypto Investment Scam is a form of investment fraud where criminals exploit emotional vulnerability & desires to gain financial, personal, or psychological advantage over their victims. A Pig Butchering Scam/Crypto Investment Scam is a part of a broader category of Trust-Based [...]

Romance Scams – Crime Typology Overview / Victim Impact Analysis – 2025

Romance Scams A Relationship Scam Crime Typology Overview / Victim Impact Analysis CRIMINOLOGY & VICTIMOLOGY - A SCARS Institute Article Catalog A Romance Scam is a form of fraud where criminals exploit emotional vulnerability to gain financial, personal, or psychological advantage over their victims. A Romance Scam is a part of a broader category of Trust-Based Relationship Scams This crime involves building a fake relationship, often through [...]

Financial Recovery – Avoid Money Triggers – Perspective on Money for Scam Victims – 2023 [UPDATED 2025]

Financial Recovery - Avoid Money Triggers A Perspective on Money & Financial Management for Scam Victims After a Financial Scam, Money & Finances Become a Major Challenge for Scam Victims Financial Recovery & Management - A SCARS Institute Insight Author: •  Tim McGuinness, Ph.D., DFin, MCPO, MAnth - Anthropologist, Scientist, Director of the Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. Originally Published: 2023 - Article Updated: 2025 [...]

Victim Lists (Sucker Lists) – Scammers Collect Scam Victims to Re-Use and Sell – 2025

Victim Lists (Sucker Lists) - Scammers Collect Scam Victims to Re-Use and Sell Scammers as Collectors: The Hidden Economy of Scam Victims Sucker Lists How Scammers Operate - A SCARS Institute Insight Author: •  Tim McGuinness, Ph.D., DFin, MCPO, MAnth - Anthropologist, Scientist, Director of the Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. Article Abstract Scammers operate not only as thieves but as organized collectors, compiling [...]

Applying Caring and Respect for Scam Victims/Survivors – 2025

Applying Caring and Respect for Scam Victims/Survivors The SCARS Institute Caring, Respect, and Choice Model: Rebuilding Trust for Scam Victims Scam Victim Support - A SCARS Institute Insight Authors: •  Vianey Gonzalez B.Sc(Psych) – Psychologist, Certified Deception Professional, Psychology Advisory Panel & Director of the Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. •  Tim McGuinness, Ph.D., DFin, MCPO, MAnth - Anthropologist, Scientist, Director of the Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams [...]

Relationship Scams Represent a Corporate Cybersecurity and National Security Threat Because of Compromised Scam Victims – 2025

Relationship Scams Represent a Corporate Cybersecurity and National Security Threat Because of Compromised Scam Victims How Relationship Scam Victims Pose a National Security Threat: Manipulation, Blackmail, and Cybersecurity Risks How Scammers Operate - A SCARS Institute Insight Author: •  Tim McGuinness, Ph.D., DFin, MCPO, MAnth - Anthropologist, Scientist, Director of the Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. Article Abstract Scammers who engage in relationship fraud, [...]

URGENT WARNING About European Free Speech – Scam Victims Need to Be Careful when Commenting About Scammers – 2025

URGENT WARNING About European Free Speech - Scam Victims Need to Be Careful when Commenting About Scammers The Growing Risk for European Scam Victims: European Free Speech is Under Threat! Be Careful about Talking About African or Middle Eastern Scammers! A SCARS Institute Editorial Author: •  Tim McGuinness, Ph.D., DFin, MCPO, MAnth - Anthropologist, Scientist, Director of the Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. Article [...]

Married Scam Victims: Rebuilding Trust in a Marriage Following a Romance Scam – [UPDATED 2025]

Married Scam Victims: Rebuilding Trust In A Marriage Following A Romance Scam Information For Married Relationship Scam Victims If You Are Married Scam Victim And Lured In Your Whole Marriage Is In Doubt Ironically, most married scam victims were not looking for an internet affair! They were manipulated into it! Psychology of Scams - A SCARS Guide Author: •  Tim McGuinness, Ph.D., DFin, MCPO, MAnth - Anthropologist, Scientist, Director of [...]

Why People Blame Scam Victims? Stop Scam Victim Blaming – [UPDATED 2025]

Why People Blame Crime Victims? The Just-World Phenomena Why We Blame Scam Victims to Rationalize Why Bad Things Happen? Stop Scam Victim Blaming NOW! A SCARS Insight Author: •  Tim McGuinness, Ph.D., DFin, MCPO, MAnth - Anthropologist, Scientist, Director of the Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. •  We thank VeryWellMind.com for portions of this article. Originally Published 2021 Article Abstract The just-world phenomenon is the [...]

Scam Victim’s Guide on How To Guard Against Identity Theft After a Scam – 2025

Scam Victim's Guide on How To Guard Against Identity Theft After a Scam How to Guard Against Identity Theft in the Context of Scams, Fraud, and Cybercrime - a Guide for Scam Victims & Survivors Identity Theft - A SCARS Institute Guide Author: •  Tim McGuinness, Ph.D., DFin, MCPO, MAnth - Anthropologist, Scientist, Director of the Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. Article Abstract Scam [...]

The 20 Essential Axioms of Scam Victim-Survivor Recovery – 2024

The 20 Essential Axioms of Scam Victim-Survivor Recovery The SCARS Institute's 20 Essential Axioms for Successful Scam Victim-Survivor Recovery Philosophy of Scams & Recovery - A SCARS Institute Insight Authors: •  Vianey Gonzalez B.Sc(Psych) – Psychologist, Certified Deception Professional, Psychology Advisory Panel & Director of the Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. •  Tim McGuinness, Ph.D., DFin, MCPO, MAnth - Anthropologist, Scientist, Director of the Society of Citizens Against [...]

Inside the Predator’s Mind: How Scammers Exploit Vulnerabilities to Trap Their Scam Victims – 2024

Inside the Predator’s Mind: How Scammers Exploit Vulnerabilities to Trap Their Scam Victims How Online Scammers Exploit Psychology to Trap Victims How Scams Work - A SCARS Institute Insight Author: •  Tim McGuinness, Ph.D., DFin, MCPO, MAnth - Anthropologist, Scientist, Director of the Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. Article Abstract Online scammers use psychological manipulation to target individuals, exploiting their vulnerabilities to build trust, [...]

Subliminal Messaging: A New Scammer’s Tool Against Scam Victims – 2024

Subliminal Messaging: A New Scammer's Tool Against Scam Victims How Online Scammers May Be Using Subliminal Messaging to Control Their Victims Now and in the Future Part 1 of a 2-Part Series - Part 2 is on ScamsNOW.com Psychology of Scams - A SCARS Institute Insight Authors: •  Vianey Gonzalez B.Sc(Psych) – Psychologist, Certified Deception Professional, Psychology Advisory Panel & Director of the Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. [...]

Lego Therapy For Scam Victims – 2023 [UPDATED 2024]

Lego Therapy For Scam Victims Helping Traumatized Scam Victims To Recover Recovery Psychology - A SCARS Insight Author: •  Tim McGuinness, Ph.D., DFin, MCPO, MAnth - Anthropologist, Scientist, Director of the Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. Article Abstract Lego Therapy is an innovative therapeutic approach that uses building with Lego bricks as a tool for emotional healing, particularly for trauma victims, including scam survivors. [...]

SCAM WARNING: Fake Therapy and Therapists – a Scam Targeting Traumatized Scam Victims – 2024

SCAM WARNING: Fake Therapy and Therapists - a Scam Targeting Traumatized Scam Victims Scammers Running Fake Therapy and Fake Therapist Services Now Target Individuals Who Have Already Fallen Victim to Other Scams! How Scams Work - A SCARS Institute Insight Authors: •  Vianey Gonzalez B.Sc(Psych) – Psychologist, Certified Deception Professional, Psychology Advisory Panel & Director of the Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. •  Tim McGuinness, Ph.D., DFin, [...]

Situational Awareness and How Trauma Makes Scam Victims Less Safe – 2024

Situational Awareness and How Trauma Makes Scam Victims Less Safe How Scam Victims Need to Become More Observant and Develop Situational Awareness in Their Daily Life to Stay Safe! Scam Victim Psychology - A SCARS Institute Insight Author: •  Tim McGuinness, Ph.D., DFin, MCPO, MAnth - Anthropologist, Scientist, Director of the Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. Article Abstract To avoid fear in daily life, [...]

The Family of Scam Victims are Also Victims! Understanding How This Works in Families of Relationship Scam Victims – 2024

The Family of Scam Victims are Also Victims! Understanding How This Works in Families of Relationship Scam Victims Understanding Secondary Scam Victims: The Silent Trauma of Family Members Scam Victim Support - A SCARS Institute Insight Author: •  Tim McGuinness, Ph.D., DFin, MCPO, MAnth - Anthropologist, Scientist, Director of the Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. Article Abstract Families of romance scam victims often become [...]

Scam Victims – Preparing for the Next Scam Fraud or Cybercrime – 2024

Preparing for the Next Scam Fraud or Cybercrime Often Scam Victims are Scammed Multiple Times, But Preparing For the Next One Can Make All the Difference! Psychology of Scams - A SCARS Institute Insight Authors: •  SCARS Institute Encyclopedia of Scams Editorial Team - Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. •  Vianey Gonzalez B.Sc(Psych) – Psychologist, Certified Deception Professional, Psychology Advisory Panel & Director of the Society of Citizens [...]

Scammer Manipulation Tool Box – 102 Ways Scammers Manipulate Scam Victims – 2024

Scammer Manipulation Tool Box - 102 Ways Scammers Manipulate Scam Victims A Catalog of Manipulative and Control Techniques Used by Scammers How Scams Work - A SCARS Institute Insight Author: •  Tim McGuinness, Ph.D., DFin, MCPO, MAnth - Anthropologist, Scientist, Director of the Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. Article Abstract Scammers use a wide array of manipulation and control techniques to exploit their victims [...]

Realizing You Are a Scam Victim: Understanding the Process and Impact – 2024

Realizing You Are a Scam Victim Understanding the Process and Impact Scam Victimization - A SCARS Institute Insight Author: •  Tim McGuinness, Ph.D., DFin, MCPO, MAnth - Anthropologist, Scientist, Director of the Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. Article Abstract Realizing you've been scammed can trigger a mix of emotions like shock, anger, and shame. Scams are designed to exploit emotions and vulnerabilities, making even [...]

Romance Scams – Common Characteristics of the Photos of Men & Women that Scammers Use to Lure their Scam Victims – 2024

Romance Scams - Common Characteristics of the Photos of Men & Women that Scammers Use to Lure their Scam Victims - 2024 Understanding some of the Psychology Behind the Scammer's Choices in Selecting their Stolen Photos Psychology of Scams - A SCARS Institute Insight Author: •  Tim McGuinness, Ph.D., DFin, MCPO, MAnth - Anthropologist, Scientist, Director of the Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. Article [...]

U.S. IRS Tax Payer Scam Victim Identity Theft – What Is It and How To Protect Yourself – 2024

U.S. IRS Tax Payer Identity Theft - What Is It and How To Protect Yourself Helping Scam Victims Understand the Supplemental Risks and Dangers that come After Their Scam is Over! How Scams Work - A SCARS Institute Insight Author: •  Tim McGuinness, Ph.D., DFin, MCPO, MAnth - Anthropologist, Scientist, Director of the Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. Article Abstract Scam victims are at [...]

Helping Scam Victims Let Go of Collecting and Exposing Fake Profiles – 2024

Helping Scam Victims Let Go of Collecting and Exposing Fake Profiles Understanding the Obsessive-Compulsive Nature of Collecting and Exposing Fake Profiles Helping Scam Victims Understand the Harm they may be doing to Themselves by Obsessive-Compulsive activities Scam Victim Recovery Psychology - A SCARS Institute Insight Author: •  Tim McGuinness, Ph.D., DFin, MCPO, MAnth - Anthropologist, Scientist, Director of the Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. [...]

Scams & Magic Part 7 – The Time Pressure: Urgency as a Tool – 2024

Scams & Magic - The Time Pressure: Urgency as a Tool Part 7 Understanding the Methods Used by Both Scammers and Magicians to Deceive Psychology of Scams - A SCARS Insight Author: •  Tim McGuinness, Ph.D., DFin, MCPO, MAnth - Anthropologist, Scientist, Director of the Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. Article Abstract "Time Pressure" is a crucial tactic in both magic and scams that [...]

Scams & Magic Part 3 – The Prestige: The Ultimate Revelation – 2024

Scams & Magic - The Prestige: The Ultimate Revelation Part 3 Understanding the Methods Used by Both Scammers and Magicians to Deceive Psychology of Scams - A SCARS Insight Author: •  Tim McGuinness, Ph.D., DFin, MCPO, MAnth - Anthropologist, Scientist, Director of the Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. Article Abstract "The Prestige" is the climactic moment in both magic and scams, where the magician [...]

Coping with the Reality of Crime Victimization

Coping with the Reality of Crime Victimization Helping Scam Victims Understand What They Are Going To Face! Scam Victim Recovery - A SCARS Institute Insight Author: •  Tim McGuinness, Ph.D., DFin, MCPO, MAnth - Anthropologist, Scientist, Director of the Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. Originally Published: 2021 - Article Updated: 2024 SCARS Encyclopedia of Scams Article Abstract This article explores the complex emotional and [...]

Writing An Apology Letter – The Importance Of Apologizing To Your Family – For Scam Victims – 2024

Writing An Apology Letter The Importance Of Apologizing To Your Family - For Scam Victims Scam Victim Recovery - A SCARS Insight Author: •  Tim McGuinness, Ph.D., DFin, MCPO, MAnth - Anthropologist, Scientist, Director of the Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. Article Abstract Apologizing to your family after falling victim to a relationship scam is crucial for multiple reasons, contributing significantly to personal and [...]

Military Impersonation Scams – A New Money Mule Variation Scam Victims Must Be Aware Off – 2024

Military Impersonation Scams - A New Money Mule Variation Scam Victims Must Be Aware Off Scammers are Using the Lure of Being Repaid and Commissions to Hook More Money Mules to do their Money Laundering for Them! How Scams Work - A SCARS Insight Author: •  Tim McGuinness, Ph.D., DFin, MCPO, MAnth - Anthropologist, Scientist, Director of the Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. Article [...]

Relative Deprivation – A Cognitive Bias That Makes Scam Victims Believe They Are Unfairly Disadvantaged – 2024

Relative Deprivation - A Cognitive Bias That Makes Scam Victims Believe They Are Unfairly Disadvantaged Cognitive Biases Play a Role in Your Vulnerability & Susceptibility to Scams and Create Difficulty Recovering from Them! The Psychology of Scams - A SCARS Insight Author: •  Tim McGuinness, Ph.D., DFin, MCPO, MAnth - Anthropologist, Scientist, Director of the Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. Article Abstract Relative Deprivation [...]

Availability Heuristic Bias – A Cognitive Bias Shaping Scam Victim Decision Making – 2024

Availability Heuristic Bias - A Cognitive Bias Shaping Scam Victim Decision-Making Cognitive Biases Play a Role In Your Vulnerability & Susceptibility To Scams The Psychology of Scams - A SCARS Insight Author: •  Tim McGuinness, Ph.D., DFin, MCPO, MAnth - Anthropologist, Scientist, Director of the Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. Originally Published: 2023 - Article Updated: 2024 Article Abstract The Availability Heuristic Bias leads [...]

Sunk Cost Bias or Chasing The Money – A Cognitive Bias Affecting Scam Victims – 2024

Sunk Cost Bias or Chasing The Money - A Cognitive Bias Affecting Scam Victims Cognitive Biases Play a Role In Your Vulnerability & Susceptibility To Scams The Psychology of Scams - A SCARS Insight Author: •  Tim McGuinness, Ph.D., DFin, MCPO, MAnth - Anthropologist, Scientist, Director of the Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. Originally Published: 2023 - Article Updated: 2024 Article Abstract Understanding the [...]

Anchoring Bias – A Cognitive Bias Shaping Scam Victim Decision Making – 2024

Anchoring Bias - A Cognitive Bias Shaping Scam Victim Decision Making Cognitive Biases Play a Role In Your Vulnerability & Susceptibility To Scams The Psychology of Scams - A SCARS Insight Author: •  Tim McGuinness, Ph.D., DFin, MCPO, MAnth - Anthropologist, Scientist, Director of the Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. Originally Published: 2023 - Article Updated: 2024 Article Abstract The Anchoring Bias, a powerful [...]

Preserving The Evidence Of Scams And Safeguarding Justice For Scam Victims – 2024

Preserving The Evidence Of Scams And Safeguarding Justice For Scam Victims Reporting Scams Fraud & Cybercrimes and What to Do Next! Reporting Scams - A SCARS Insight Author: •  Tim McGuinness, Ph.D., DFin, MCPO, MAnth - Anthropologist, Scientist, Director of the Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. Article Abstract Preserving evidence is paramount in combating cybercrimes, scams, and frauds. Victims, often acting as digital detectives, [...]

SCARS In-The-Moment Questions Intervention Technique For Scam Victims – 2024

SCARS 'In-The-Moment'™ Questions or Prompting Intervention Technique for Scam Victims Helping Financial Institutions, Businesses, or Even Families Intervene with Scam Victims During the Scam Psychology of Scams - A SCARS Guide Authors: •  Vianey Gonzalez B.Sc(Psych) – Psychologist, Certified Deception Professional, Psychology Advisory Panel & Director of the Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. •  Tim McGuinness, Ph.D., DFin, MCPO, MAnth - Anthropologist, Scientist, Director of the Society of Citizens [...]

The Meaning Behind Scammer Gifts Sent To Romance Scam Victims – 2024

The Meaning Behind Scammer Gifts Sent To Romance Scam Victims How Romance Scammers Use Gifts To Manipulate Their Victims How Scams Work - A SCARS Insight Authored By: •  Tim McGuinness, Ph.D., DFin, MCPO, MAnth – Anthropologist, Scientist, Director of the Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. Article Abstract The strategic use of gifts in romance scams is a complex manipulation tactic aimed at exploiting [...]