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title: "How Does SCARS Help Reduce Online Fraud?"
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# How Does SCARS Help Reduce Online Fraud?

# How Does SCARS Help Reduce Online Fraud?

### The Society Pioneering Effective Programs & Initiatives

We are working to develop & standardize victims support & recovery programs

Helping the public avoid becoming a victim through scam avoidance education

With our partners we built the world's first anti-scam data reporting network™

Our sanctioned committees & bodies are creating standards & ethics for all anti-scam

We are developing professional certification programs for restoring consumer confidence

Feeding real-time reporting to law enforcement for improved response & effectiveness

Working with governments to solve fundamental problems & new legislative initiative

Helping everyone better understand the scope and magnitudes of online fraud

For more information about the [Society's programs, initiatives, and campaigns](https://againstscams.org/scars-committees-projects-campaigns-initiatives/), please see below or contact us today to see how you can help!

### The First Step Begins With Becoming A [Member Of SCARS](Http://Againstscams.Org/Members/) And Adding Your Voice!