How To Recognize, Avoid, and Report Phishing Scams
How To Recognize, Avoid, and Report Phishing ScamsScams A Scam is a confidence trick - a crime - is an attempt to defraud a person or group after first gaining their trust through deception. Scams or confidence tricks exploit victims using their credulity, naïveté, compassion, vanity, irresponsibility, or greed and exploiting that. Researchers have defined confidence tricks as "a distinctive species of fraudulent conduct ... intending to further voluntary exchanges that are not mutually beneficial", as they "benefit con operators ('con men' - criminals) at the expense of their victims (the 'marks')". A scam is a crime even if no money was lost. How Scams Work A SCARS/FTCFTC The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is an independent agency of the United States government whose principal mission is the enforcement of civil (non-criminal) U.S. antitrust law and the promotion of consumer protection. The FTC can also act as a clearinghouse for criminal reports sent to other agencies for investigation and prosecution. To learn more visit www.FTC.gov or to report fraud visit ReportFraud.FTC.gov Insight Scammers Use Email Or Text Messages To Trick You Into Giving Them Your Personal Information But There Are Several Things You Can Do To Protect Yourself. How To Recognize Phishing Scammers [...]
One Ring Call Phone Scam – Scam Basics
One Ring Call Phone ScamOne Ring Call Phone Scam One Ring/Wangiri Scam - When your phone rings only once, late at night, you may be tempted to call back. But the call may be from a foreign country with an area code that looks deceptively like it's in the U.S. If you dial back, international calling fees may wind up on your bill. Such cons are also known by the Japanese term "Wangiri." SCARS ScamScam A Scam is a confidence trick - a crime - is an attempt to defraud a person or group after first gaining their trust through deception. Scams or confidence tricks exploit victims using their credulity, naïveté, compassion, vanity, irresponsibility, or greed and exploiting that. Researchers have defined confidence tricks as "a distinctive species of fraudulent conduct ... intending to further voluntary exchanges that are not mutually beneficial", as they "benefit con operators ('con men' - criminals) at the expense of their victims (the 'marks')". A scam is a crime even if no money was lost. Basics The Mysterious One Ring Call Phone Scam Why Would Anyone Do This? One Ring Call Phone Scam - Your phone rings once and the call stops. If you answer all you [...]
SCAM WARNING: Fake FTC – Federal Trade Commission Websites
SCAM WARNING: Fake FTC - Federal Trade Commission Websites Government ImpersonationImpersonation An impersonator is someone who imitates or copies the behavior or actions of another. There are many reasons for impersonating someone, such as: part of a criminal act such as identity theft, online impersonation scam, or other fraud. This is usually where the criminal is trying to assume the identity of another, in order to commit fraud, such as accessing confidential information or to gain property not belonging to them. Also known as social engineering and impostors. Websites are very common! Always verify the web address (URL) of any government website before interacting. ScamWarning: “US Trading Commission” website is not the FTC Government Impersonation Scams Catch Million of Victims! [...]
The Saga of the Afghan Princess – A 9/11 Terrorism Connection to Scams & Scammers
The Saga of the Afghan Princess A 9/11 Terrorism Connection to Scams & Scammers A Scam Victim's Story presented by SCARS A Random Email From Afghanistan In 2001 the SCARS founder was contacted by an Afghan Princess and almost lured into a scam [...]
After The Scam Comes Disaster
After The Scam Comes Disaster - A SCARS Guide The Hard Times That Come After A Scam For scam victims understanding what to expect helps take away some of the anxiety that being a victim brings. AFTER THE SCAM COMES THE DIFFICULTY You all know what you felt after you [...]
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 VictimImpersonation Victim An impersonation victim is someone who has had their identity or images used by someone who imitates or copies their identity to scam or defraud another. This is a criminal act such as identity theft, online impersonation scam, or other fraud. This is usually where the criminal is trying to assume the identity of this victim, in order to commit fraud, such as accessing confidential information or gaining property from someone else. 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” [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 ScammerScammer A Scammer or Fraudster is someone that engages in deception to obtain money or achieve another objective. They are criminals that attempt to deceive a victim into sending more or performing some other activity that benefits the scammer.'s Choice Award Winner Visit the [...]
SCAM HISTORY: 6 Years Ago – A Adult Star/Model Sues Match.com For $1.5 Billion, Says Her Picture Was Used In Fake Profiles
SCAM HISTORY: 6 Years Ago - A Adult Star/Model Sues Match.com For $1.5 Billion, Says Her Picture Was Used In Fake Profiles This Groundbreaking Case Would Have Corrected Much That Is Wrong In Today's Dating And Social Media Websites Unfortunately, the selection of the plaintiff was seriously flawed. The initial [...]
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 [...]
Money Mule Series: What Are Scammer Money Mules?
Money MuleMoney Mule A money mule sometimes called a "smurfer," is a person who transfers money acquired illegally (e.g., stolen) in person, through a courier service, or electronically, on behalf of others (usually criminals that they are knowingly or unknowingly affiliated). Typically, the mule is paid for services with a small part of the money transferred - but not always. Mules may or may not be aware that they are performing these actions. Money mules are often dupes recruited online for what they think is legitimate employment, not aware that the money they are transferring is the product of crime. The money is transferred from the mule's account to the scam operator, typically in another country. Similar techniques are used to transfer illegal merchandise. Mules can be prosecuted for numerous crimes. Series: What Are Scammer Money MulesMoney mules Money mules are a type of money laundering where a person transfers illicit funds through a medium (such as a bank account) to obfuscate where the money came from. There are different types of money mules including witting, unwitting, and complicit.? Learn More About Money Mules! Avoid Becoming One Or Learn How To End It! What Are Scammer Money Mules? We have published in the past on this topic and it is one that is of [...]
K-Pop Band “Crayon Pop’s” Ellin (real name Kim Min-Young): Have You Seen Her? Another Stolen Face / Stolen Identity
SCARS™ Stolen Identity: K-Pop Band "Crayon Pop’s" Ellin (real name Kim Min-Young) Have You Seen Ellin? K-Pop Star, Online Influencer & Impersonation Victim Frequently Used By Scammers To Fool Men! You Have Probably Seen Her Photos Before! The real Ellin is a Singer & Internet Star Ellin Is Another Scammers [...]
Sofie Reyez: Have You Seen Her? Another Stolen Face / Stolen Identity
SCARS™ Stolen Identity: Sofie Reyez Have You Seen Sofie Reyez? Porn Actress & Adult Model & Impersonation Victim Frequently Used By Scammers To Fool Men! You Have Probably Seen Her Photos Before! The real Sofie Reyez is an adult video actress Sofie Reyez Is Another Scammers Choice Award Winner [...]
Example Scammer Profile In Use – Fake Female Identity
Fake Female Identity - Example Scammer Profile In Use Another Fake Scammer Profile To Help You Learn Princess Laurencial princesslaurencial@yahoo.com IP: 4.69.139.234 SERVER: ae-2-52.edge4.Paris1.Level3.net COUNTRY: France Princess Laurencial princesslaurencial@yahoo.com - Photo probably stolen Profile Details: love with honesty.... Roman 12 vs 9 Age: 33 Gender: Female Orientation: Heterosexual [...]
April Iman: Have You Seen Her? Another Stolen Face / Stolen Identity
SCARS™ Stolen Identity: April Iman Have You Seen April Iman? Model & Business Woman & Impersonation Victim Frequently Used By Scammers To Fool Men! You Have Probably Seen Her Photos Before! The real April Iman is a Model, Reporter, and Business Woman April Iman Is Another Scammers Choice Award Winner [...]
Lana Rhoades: Have You Seen Her? Another Stolen Face / Stolen Identity
SCARS™ Stolen Identity: Lana Rhoades Have You Seen Lana Rhoades? Porn Actress & Adult Model & Impersonation Victim Frequently Used By Scammers To Fool Men! You Have Probably Seen Her Photos Before! The real Lana Rhoades is an American Adult Video Star Lana Rhoades Is Another Scammers Choice Award Winner [...]
Rachel Starr – Have You Seen Her? Another Stolen Face / Stolen Identity
SCARS™ Stolen Identity: Rachel Starr Have You Seen Rachel Starr? Porn Actress & Adult Model & Impersonation Victim Frequently Used By Scammers To Fool Men! You Have Probably Seen Her Photos Before! The real Rachel Starr is an Adult Video Performer Rachel Starr Is Another Scammer's Choice Award Winner [...]
SCARS™ Scam & Scamming News: Bunbury Australia Grandmother Jailed Over ‘Lover’ Scam
SCARS™ Scam & Scamming News: Real Bunbury Australia Grandmother Jailed Over ‘Lover’ Scam Are We Beginning To See Scammers Training Mules To Be Scammers? IS THIS HER FACEBOOK PROFILE? [contentcards url="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100012511511787" target="_blank"] Deborah Maree Taylor tricked a German man into thinking she was a US Army sergeant who needed more [...]
SCARS™ Psychology of Scams: Jay Shetty on Letting Go! [Video]
SCARS™ Psychology of ScamsPsychology Of Scams Psychology Of Scams is the study of the psychological or emotional effects of scams or financial fraud on victims of these crimes. It helps victims to better understand the impact of scams on them personally or on others. To find the SCARS articles on the Psychology of Scams, use the search option to enter the term and find them.: Jay Shetty on Letting Go! [Video] Learning The Real Pain Of Holding On Is The First Step In Letting Go! If we don't heal the pain of our past we will bleed all over our future. 5 Ways to Let Go of Past Hurts from [...]
SCARS™ Psychology of Scams: TEDed Introduction To Post Traumatic Stress Disorder [VIDEO]
SCARS™ Psychology of Scams: TEDed Introduction To Post Traumatic Stress Disorder [VIDEO] What Is Posttraumatic Stress Disorder? Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric disorder that can occur in people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event such as a natural disaster, a serious accident, a terrorist act, war/combat, [...]
SCARS™ Scam & Scamming News: Nigerian EFCC Arrests Another 27 Scammers
SCARS™ Scam & Scamming News: Nigerian EFCCEFCC Economic and Financial Crimes Commission The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is a Nigerian law enforcement agency that investigates financial crimes such as advance fee fraud (419 fraud), scams, and money laundering. The EFCC was established in 2003, partially in response to pressure from the Financial Action Task Force on Money Laundering (FATF), which named Nigeria as one of 23 countries non-cooperative in the international community's efforts to fight money laundering. The agency has its head office in Abuja, Nigeria. Arrests Another 27 Scammers Nigerian EFCC Arrests Another 27 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Ogun, Nigeria The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Lagos Zonal office, has arrested 27 suspected fraudsters for offenses bordering on conspiracy, obtaining money under false pretenses, forgery, [...]
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LEARN HOW TO RECOVER ON YOUR OWN
This program is designed to help scam victims struggling to recover on their own and for those who want to understand the overall process. You can be using other resources, such as traumaTrauma Emotional and psychological trauma is the result of extraordinarily stressful events that shatter your sense of security, making you feel helpless in a dangerous world. Psychological trauma can leave you struggling with upsetting emotions, memories, and anxiety that won’t go away. It can also leave you feeling numb, disconnected, and unable to trust other people. Traumatic experiences often involve a threat to life or safety or other emotional shocks, but any situation that leaves you feeling overwhelmed and isolated can result in trauma, even if it doesn’t involve physical harm. It’s not the objective circumstances that determine whether an event is traumatic, but your subjective emotional experience of the event. The more frightened and helpless you feel, the more likely you are to be traumatized. Trauma requires treatment, either through counseling or therapy or through trauma-oriented support programs, such as those offered by SCARS. counselingCounseling Counseling is the professional guidance of the individual by utilizing psychological methods especially in collecting case history data, using various techniques of the personal interview, and testing interests and aptitudes. A mental health counselor (MHC), or counselor, is a person who works with individuals and groups to promote optimum mental and emotional health. Such persons may help individuals deal with issues associated with addiction and substance abuse; family, parenting, and marital problems; stress management; self-esteem; and aging. They may also work with "Social Workers", "Psychiatrists", and "Psychologists". SCARS does not provide mental health counseling. or therapy, qualified support groupsSupport Groups In a support group, members provide each other with various types of help, usually nonprofessional and nonmaterial, for a particular shared, usually burdensome, characteristic, such as romance scams. Members with the same issues can come together for sharing coping strategies, to feel more empowered and for a sense of community. The help may take the form of providing and evaluating relevant information, relating personal experiences, listening to and accepting others' experiences, providing sympathetic understanding and establishing social networks. A support group may also work to inform the public or engage in advocacy. They can be supervised or not. SCARS support groups are moderated by the SCARS Team and or volunteers., or completely independent – on your own!
The SCARS Steps program is a complete program and is provided for the purpose of helping scam victims to overcome this experience. Throughout this SCARS Steps Program, we speak about issues and challenges that a victim may have and help guide them through their recovery. But each person is different and it is important to understand your own reasons for being vulnerable to being scammed.
After the trauma of being scammed, you need to take steps to recover and move on. This may be an alternative to counseling in the short term, but we still encourage you to seek out professional help & support. Throughout this SCARS Steps Program, we speak about issues, challenges, defects, or problems that a victim may have in a generalized way.
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SCARS SLATE BOOK – Let Us Explain What Happened!
A Guide For Families & Friends Of Scam Victims
HOW TO HELP ROMANCE SCAM VICTIMS FOR FAMILIES & FRIENDS OF SCAM VICTIMS
This SCARS Publishing book represents a complete guide to help the families and friends understand how these scams work and how to help the victim.
The SCARS Slate Book should be purchased by family and friends to better understand what happened to the victim and the traumatic impact on them. But it can also be shared by the victim so that they do not have to explain to family and friends about the scam. This publication is to help others to help Scam Victims to make it through this traumatic experience and recover.
Each person is different and it is important to understand how relationship scamsRelationship Scam A Relationship Scam is a one-to-one criminal act that involves a trust relationship and uses deception & manipulation to get a victim to give to the criminal something of value, such as money! Click here to learn more: What Is A Relationship Scam? work and why people are vulnerable; to being scammed, how they were lured in, then groomed and manipulated. This understanding is essential in helping them through the process of ending the scam and then on to recovery. The SCARS Slate Book will provide the information necessary to help support a victim through this process.
SCARS RED BOOK
Your Personal Scam Evidence & Crime Record Organizer
ORGANIZE YOUR INFORMATION TO MAKE THE REPORTING PROCESS SIMPLE!
Helps you get and stay organized. This publication is to help Scam Victims organize their crime information. Complete this information before reporting to the police then bring this book with you
Before or after reporting to the police the RED BOOK gives you a dedicated tool to record all the essential facts of this crime. The Victim, the Scammers, the Money, and your Police interactions. Everything that really matters can be easily recorded for your immediate use and for the future!
As we have seen, money recovery/repayment programs can become available years after the scam ends and you need to keep all the details of this crime in case it is needed. We have also seen scammers being extradited to the U.S. and other countries, this will help in the event you testify or give statements, Additionally, this helps you have your information ready to qualify for victims’ benefits, compensation, or aid.
The Official SCARS RED BOOK is your way of recording all the important facts of this crime so that you do not lose essential information, Complete the RED BOOK then put it away with the confidence that you will have it if or when it is needed.
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