“I think it’s important for anybody out there to know that, even if you take precautions and do as much as you can, it doesn’t mean that you won’t be a victim and that it’s not worth feeling ashamed about. You’re not the person that tricked somebody out of money.”
“If you’re a victim or know someone who’s a victim, I really want you to release this feeling of shame. So one of the things I learned as a victim was there is so much judgment that ‘oh, I fell for a romance scam, I’m an idiot, if only I’d seen it coming’ and instead, reframe that to be ‘you know, life’s not fair, sometimes you get really unlucky’. And all victims like me just got really, really unlucky. It’s a lot of money, and it’s heartbreaking, but it is a survivable event.”
I’d like to say that there is no shame in becoming a victim of a scam. I’ve worked in financial services my entire career and it’s embarrassing that I allowed myself to be scammed like this I should have known that usually when something sounds too good to be true, it is a scam. no one should feel any shame about being scammed. These are professional people who know how to scam almost anyone
“Be brave and say no to any discussions of financial things…especially your personal info!
But please don’t blame yourself…It’s not your fault! Love yourself and report any suspicious contact.”
~Jiliana; Colorado, U.S.
“Life truly is a journey filled with many ups and downs! All we can do is take any life experience and remember the strength and wisdom you’ve gained from from what you’ve faced!
Remember your integrity and ethics and values and you’ll never lose your voice! It takes time and you will find light as the more we voice and advocate we see healing ahead of answers to questions we kept asking ourselves- there is light when we don’t give up! A greater story when we don’t give up!”
~Cassandra; Maine, U.S.
“I believe the Scam Survival Kit would have helped me before and after…I like having a nice, supportive group of people; knowing they have been there themselves.”
“Move on. Start the healing process. Make a plan for today and many plans for the future.”
I’d like to say that there is no shame in becoming a victim of a scam. I’ve worked in financial services my entire career and it’s embarrassing that I allowed myself to be scammed like this I should have known that usually when something sounds too good to be true, it is a scam. no one should feel any shame about being scammed. These are professional people who know how to scam almost anyone
“…I try to take one day at a time and tell myself I am not alone.”
“As much anger and sadness you feel with being scammed, turn it around and report it. Many ways to do that. Stand up for you rights and your privacy. The loss of your money. You matter! Your story matters!
Share it with anyone, and everyone! Make a difference…Keep the Faith. Be strong!”
Stay aware of your surroundings, listen to subliminal questions or statements. Please make sure you protect your email, credit card information, contact BBB[..]remember to be preventive then pro active. Share your feelings with someone who will genuinely listen and support you. Then take steps to reflect on moving forward with your life. It can happen to anyone and when you exercise positive thinking, it can help you heal from this experience.