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February 2023
Nigerian Yahoo Boy Introduction Guide (Written By Scammers)
Nigerian Yahoo Boy Introduction Guide Written By Scammers To Lure In Nigerian University Students Presented For Evidence Purposes How 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. Work - A SCARS Special Report 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. Organizations Recruit New [...]
Li Zheng Story – Scam Victim Banking Money Recovery Breakthrough
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. Victim Banking Money Recovery Breakthrough The Story of Li Zheng Money Recovery - A SCARS Insight Scam Victim Sets Precident: Victims Can Sue Banks For Failing To Stop Scams! [...]
January 2023
How To Avoid Pig Butchering Scams [VIDEO]
How To Avoid Pig ButcheringPig Butchering Sha Zhu Pan 殺主盤 “Pig Butchering” This is a scam type that originated in China involving the scammer developing a relationship with the victim - sometimes romantic sometimes not - and leading the victim to invest in a fake company or asset. These typically target smart younger women. Scams An Overview Of This New Plague! How Scams Work - A SCARS Insight Pig Butchering Scams: What They Are and [...]
Pig Butchering Scams – A Chinese Perspective
Pig Butchering Scams A Chinese Perspective on Crypto Currency Scams from China How Scams Work - A SCARS Insight The "Pig Killing Plate" As The Chinese Call It Are What [...]
Scam Victim Self-Hatred And Self-Loathing
Scam Victim Self-Hatred And Self-Loathing Recovering From Scams Is A Process Recovery Psychology - A SCARS Insight Why Do Some Scam Victims Hate Themselves? Self-Hatred Is Common After A Relationship [...]
West African/Nigerian Marriage Scams
West African/Nigerian Marriage Scams Also Known As Gambia Scams Turn Victims Into Hostages How Scams Work/Other Kinds Of Scams & FraudFraud In law, fraud is intentional deception to secure unfair or unlawful gain (money or other assets), or to deprive a victim of a legal right. Fraud can violate civil law (e.g., a fraud victim may sue the fraud perpetrator to avoid the fraud or recover monetary compensation) or criminal law (e.g., a fraud perpetrator may be prosecuted and imprisoned by governmental authorities), or it may cause no loss of money, property, or legal right but still be an element of another civil or criminal wrong. The purpose of fraud may be monetary gain or other benefits, for example by obtaining a passport, travel document, or driver's license, or mortgage fraud, where the perpetrator may attempt to qualify for a mortgage by way of false statements. A fraud can also be a hoax, which is a distinct concept that involves deliberate deception without the intention of gain or of materially damaging or depriving a victim. - A SCARS Insight Marriage Scams - We Have [...]
Reporting Scams To The United States Secret Service – Cryptocurrency Recovery – Forget The FBI! [VIDEO]
The United States Secret Service & Cryptocurrency Recovery How To Report Scams The U.S. Secret Service Has Stepped Up - - Forget The FBIFBI FBI - Federal Bureau of Investigation The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is the domestic intelligence and security service of the United States and its principal federal law enforcement agency. Operating under the jurisdiction of the United States Department of Justice, the FBI is also a member of the U.S. Intelligence Community and reports to both the Attorney General and the Director of National Intelligence. A leading U.S. counter-terrorism, counterintelligence, and criminal investigative organization, the FBI has jurisdiction over violations of more than 200 categories of federal crimes, including financial fraud.! A SCARS Insight on Law Enforcement [...]
Money Laundering Through Video Games
Money LaunderingMoney laundering Money laundering is the illegal process of concealing the origins of money obtained illegally by passing it through a complex sequence of banking transfers or commercial transactions. Money laundering can be done through various mediums, leveraging a variety of payment vehicles, people and institutions. Through Video Games How Transnational Organized Crime Is Hiding Their Money How Scams Work - A SCARS Insight How Are Transnational Organized Crime Cartels Laundering Money Through Video [...]
Impact of Crime Victimization
The Impact of Crime VictimizationVictimization Victimization (or victimization) is the process of being victimized or becoming a victim. The field that studies the process, rates, incidence, effects, and prevalence of victimization is called victimology. Understanding How Financial Fraud Crimes Affect Their Victims VictimologyVictimology Victimology is the study of victimization, including the psychological effects on victims, relationships between victims and offenders, the interactions between victims and the criminal justice system—that is, the police and courts, and corrections officials—and the connections between victims and other social groups and institutions, such as the media, businesses, and social movements. - A SCARS Guide The Impact of Victimization On Financial Fraud Victims Portions courtesy of the: [...]
Scam Victim Trauma Counseling & Therapy Resources
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. & Therapy Resources Helping Victims To Become SurvivorsSurvivor A Scam Survivor is a victim who has been able to fully accept the reality of their situation. That they were the victim of a crime and are not to blame. They are working on their emotional recovery and reduction of any trauma either on their own, through a qualified support organization, or through counseling or therapy. And has done their duty and reported the crime to their local police, national police, and on Anyscam.com The Recovery Process - A SCARS Guide Every Scam Victim Needs Support, Counseling & Therapy Getting The Right Support From [...]
Working With & Understanding Your Local Police
Working With & Understanding Your Local PoliceLocal Police The Local Police is your first responder in most countries. In most English-speaking countries and in Europe report to them first. In other countries look for your national cybercrime police units to report scams to. In the U.S., Canada, & Australia, you must report to the local police first. What Law Enforcement Can & Cannot Do! Crime Victims' Advocacy - A SCARS Insight Getting The Local Police On Your Side Has Everything [...]
Malware-as-a-Service (MaaS)
MalwareMalware Short for "malicious software," this term means computer viruses and other types of programs that cybercriminals use to disrupt or access your computer, typically with the aim of gathering sensitive files and accounts.-as-a-Service (MaaS) How CybercrimeCybercrime Cybercrime is a crime related to technology, computers, and the Internet. Typical cybercrime are performed by a computer against a computer, or by a hacker using software to attack computers or networks. Is Becoming Outsourced How Scams & Cybercrime Work - A SCARS Insight Understanding Malware-as-a-Service (MaaS) This is the Future of Cyber Attacks Portions Courtesy of AT&T [...]
Food Fraud Affects All Of Us
Food Fraud Affects All Of Us A New Scam You May Have Never Heard Of Is Everywhere! How Scams Work - A SCARS Insight Food Fraud Secretly Infiltrates Kitchens Across [...]
More Cognitive Biases – Part 2
More Cognitive Biases - Part 2 Playing a Role In Your Vulnerability & Susceptibility To Scams The 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. - A SCARS Insight More Cognitive Biases This article is [...]
Faces of Evil – Nigeria’s Most Wanted – 2023 Part 1
Faces of Evil Nigeria's Most Wanted - 2023 Part 1 Nigeria's Economic & Financial Crimes Commission's Most Wanted Criminals Tracking Cyber-Enabled Criminals - A SCARS Insight The 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. Has Hundreds [...]
Scam Victim Homelessness
Scam Victim Homelessness Understanding The Financial Impact On Scam Victims Cyber-Enabled Financial Fraud Victimology - A SCARS Insight Has Financial Fraud Become a Major Driver of Homelessness with Scam Victims? [...]
What Every Scam Victim Needs To Understand
What Every Scam Victim Needs To Understand The Basics For New Victims Scam Victim Recovery - A SCARS Insight 25 Things Every Scam Victim Needs To Understand 💔❤️🩹❤️ What is [...]
More Cognitive Biases – Part 1
More Cognitive Biases - Part 1 Playing a Role In Your Vulnerability & Susceptibility To Scams The Psychology of Scams - A SCARS Insight More Cognitive Biases This article is [...]
Lego Therapy For Scam Victims
Lego Therapy For Scam Victims Helping Traumatized Scam Victims To Recover Recovery Psychology - A SCARS Insight Using Lego Therapy To Help Scam Victims Recover What Is Lego Therapy? Lego [...]
Help for U.S. Scam Victims
Help for U.S. Scam Victims Victim's Rights & Financial Support Victims' Assistance - A SCARS Insight Help in Your State Learn how to apply for crime victim compensation and find [...]
Caller ID Spoofing
Caller ID SpoofingSpoofing Spoofing occurs when a caller maliciously transmits false caller ID information to increase the likelihood that you'll answer. Scammers often spoof local numbers, private companies, government agencies and other institutions. It can also apply to pretending to be an email address, or through other media. A Leading Technique For Scam Phone Calls How Scams Work - A SCARS Insight How Is It That You Are Getting Scam Calls From People On Your [...]
New U.S. Law: INFORM Consumers Act
INFORM Consumers Act New U.S. Law Advocacy At Work - A SCARS Insight Major New U.S. Law Will Help To Protect Consumers From Scammers In Online Marketplaces President Biden Signs [...]
SCARS Scam Victim Support Groups
Scam Victim 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. SCARS Provides Professional Victim Support & Recovery Groups Free of Cost • For As Long As The Victim Needs Them Scam Victim Recovery - A SCARS Special Report [...]
December 2022
The Restitution Process for Victims of U.S. Federal Crimes
The RestitutionRestitution Restitution is where a court orders the defendant to give up his gains to the claimant (victim). It should be contrasted with Compensation, the law of loss-based recovery, in which a court orders the defendant to pay the claimant for their loss. Process for Victims of U.S. Federal Crimes A Possible Route To Recover Your Money Money Recovery Options - A SCARS Insight In The United States, There Is A [...]
Cryptocurrency Businesses That Appear To Be Engaged In Fraud – A Series 12/29/2022
Cryptocurrency Businesses That Appear To Be Engaged In Fraud A Scam Victim Alert A SCARS Special Report Cryptocurrency Is Full Of Fraud According to State Regulators, the Following Cryptocurrency Businesses [...]
Essential Tools For Every Scam SurvivorSurvivor A Scam Survivor is a victim who has been able to fully accept the reality of their situation. That they were the victim of a crime and are not to blame. They are working on their emotional recovery and reduction of any trauma either on their own, through a qualified support organization, or through counseling or therapy. And has done their duty and reported the crime to their local police, national police, and on Anyscam.com From SCARS Publishing
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Self-Help Self-Paced Recovery Program Guide
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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 trauma counseling or therapy, qualified support groups, 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
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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.
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