SCARS Leadership 2024
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.”
— Margaret Mead —
Executive Directors & Officers Of The Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. 2024
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Debby Montgomery Johnson
Chairperson & Operational Director
United States
Scam Survivor, Scam Victims’ Advocate, Public Speaker, Published Author, Nonprofit Owner, Entrepreneur, Business Owner, Banker, U.S. Air Force Veteran
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Vianey Gonzalez
Operational Director
Mexico
Scam Survivor, Psychologist, Nonprofit Founder, Businesswoman, Managing Director SCARS Institute Latinoamerica
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Tim McGuinness, Ph.D., DFin, MCPO, MAnth
Operational Director
United States
Scam Victims’ Advocate, Psychology & Neuroscience Researcher, Published Author, Technologist & Internet Pioneer, Roboticist, Regulatory Law, Entrepreneur, Academic, Business Owner, U.S. Navy Veteran
Board of Directors Of The Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. 2024
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Debby Montgomery Johnson
Chairperson & Operational Director
United States
Scam Survivor, Scam Victims’ Advocate, Public Speaker, Published Author, Nonprofit Owner, Entrepreneur, Business Owner, Banker, U.S. Air Force Veteran
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Vianey Gonzalez
Operational Director
Mexico
Scam Survivor, Psychologist, Nonprofit Founder, Businesswoman, Managing Director SCARS Institute Latinoamerica
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Tim McGuinness, Ph.D., DFin, MCPO, MAnth
Operational Director
United States
Scam Victims’ Advocate, Psychology & Neuroscience Researcher, Published Author, Technologist & Internet Pioneer, Roboticist, Regulatory Law, Entrepreneur, Academic, Business Owner, U.S. Navy Veteran
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Janina Morcinek
Operational Director
Poland
Scam Survivor, Educator, Nonprofit Founder, Scam Victims’ Advocate
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Rika Takebe
Board Member
Japan
Engineer & Scientist, Nonprofit Director with NPO CHARMS, Scam Victims’ Advocate, Policy Advocate
SCARS Is A Military Veteran Founded And Managed Nonprofit Organization
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Psychology Advisory Committee Of The Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. 2024
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Vianey Gonzalez
Operational Director
Mexico
Scam Survivor, Psychologist, Nonprofit Founder, Businesswoman, Managing Director SCARS Institute Latinoamerica
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Lydia Zagorova
Advisory Board Member
Bulgaria
Psychologist, Child Abuse Expert, Victims’ Assistance Nonprofit
Criminal Justice Advisory Committee Of The Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. 2024
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Brett Johnson
Advisor
United States
Global Expert on Cybersecurity, Cybercrime, and identity Theft, Publisher of AnglerPhish.com
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Tim McGuinness, Ph.D., DFin, MCPO, MAnth
Operational Director
United States
Scam Victims’ Advocate, Psychology & Neuroscience Researcher, Published Author, Technologist & Internet Pioneer, Roboticist, Regulatory Law, Entrepreneur, Academic, Business Owner, U.S. Navy Veteran
International Board of Advisors Of The Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. 2024
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Sharon Armstrong
Advisor
New Zealand
Scam Survivor, Businesswoman, Nonprofit Founder, Policy Advocate
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Brett Johnson
Advisor
United States
Global Expert on Cybersecurity, Cybercrime, and identity Theft, Publisher of AnglerPhish.com
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Akie Kurokawa
Advisor
Japan
Scam Survivor, Victims’ Support Provider, Scam Educator, SCARS Partner & Volunteer
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Lydia Zagorova
Director
Bulgaria
Psychologist, Child Abuse Expert, Victims’ Assistance Nonprofit
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Catherina Syed Abdullah
Advisor
Malaysia
Scam Survivor, Victims’ Support Provider, Scam Educator, SCARS Partner
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Fatima Down
Advisor
Indonesia
Scam Survivor, Victims’ Assistance Nonprofit Owner, SCARS Partner
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Liz Souhrada
Advisor
United States
Scam Survivor, U.S. Army Liaison, Scam Educator, SCARS Volunteer
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Sah Chaikeaw
Advisor
Thailand
Scam Survivor, Victims’ Support Provider, Nonprofit, Crime Prevention, Scam Educator, SCARS Partner & Volunteer
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Maria Durge
Advisor
Netherlands
Scam Survivor, Professional, Cybercrime Educator, Victims’ Support Provider
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Terue Shinkawa
Advisor
Japan
Scam Survivor, Victims’ Assistance Nonprofit Owner, Single Mothers’ Advocate, Scam Educator, SCARS Partner
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Zeccrie Mejid
Advisor
Malaysia
Scam Survivor, Victims’ Support Provider, Scam Educator, SCARS Partner
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Michele Vismaya Rubin
Advisor
United States
Motivational Speaker, Lifestyle Coach, Expert in Gratitude, Publisher & Business Owner
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Kathy Liu
SCARS|CHINA
China
Scam Survivor, Victims’ Assistance Nonprofit, SCARS Affiliate
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Adryenn Ashley
Advisor
United States
Entrepreneur, Entertainment Industry Executive, Producer, Dating Business Owner, Women’s’ Issues Advocate
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Tomoka Tanaka
Advisor
Japan
Researcher, Victims’ Support Provider, Scam Educator, SCARS Partner
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Benita Alexander
Advisor
United States
News & Media Professional, Executive Producer, True Crime Programming, Love Con Expert
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Shirley Zhang
Advisor
Taiwan
Global Business Professional, Business Owner, Former SCARS Board Member
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Shannon Slaughter
Advisor
United States
Scam Educator, Enterprise Fraud Manager, Financial Professional, Banker
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Ronald Praetsch
Advisor
Germany
Anti-Fraud Advocate & Commercial Fraud Specialist, Publisher of About-Fraud.com, Business Executive
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Gabriel Friedlander
Advisor
United States / Israel
Cybersecurity Expert & Corporate Trainer, Publisher of Wizer-Training.com, Business Owner & Entrepreneur
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Leng Tshua
Advisor
Singapore
Global Business Leader, Former SCARS Board Member
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Jeff Russell
Advisor
United States
Global Businessman, Healthcare Professional, Criminal Justice Services, U.S. Air Force Veteran
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