SCARS Institute Insight: Why Leaving a Comment Helps YOU! Having to learn so much, it's easy to feel like new knowledge slips away as quickly as it comes. Research shows that: About 50% of new information is forgotten within an hour By the next day, that number jumps to 75%. Within a week, up [...]
SCARS Institute Insight: You Need To Tell Us Where You Are This insight is for every new or recent scam victim just beginning the difficult journey of recovery. We want to talk about something that may feel counterintuitive: the urgent need to communicate. We understand that right now, you may feel overwhelmed, ashamed, or [...]
SCARS Institute Insight: Intention and Attention in Scam Victim Recovery In the aftermath of a scam, a scam victim's world is often defined by chaos, confusion, and a profound sense of powerlessness. The mind races, replaying every detail, while the heart aches with a betrayal that feels incomprehensible. In this state, it is easy [...]
SCARS Institute Insight: The Ethical Imperative of Radical Truth The ethical imperative of radical honesty when supporting traumatized scam victims is one of the most challenging and critical aspects of their recovery. When someone is reeling from the profound betrayal of a scam, the instinct of any compassionate supporter is to offer comfort, to [...]
SCARS Institute Insight: A Brief Note on Our Approach Please understand that we are not mental healthcare providers and are not here to diagnose you. Our role is to observe the behaviors you exhibit and comment on how they align with the established needs of the recovery process. If we see you drifting from [...]
SCARS Institute Insight The Scam Victim Recovery Pathway "The Scam Survivor's Hero Journey" illustrates the complex recovery journey that scam victims often undertake. It highlights the critical juncture at the "Moment of Discovery," where the victim first realizes they have been scammed, and the subsequent paths they may take toward recovery or further distress. [...]
SCARS Institute Insight Our Philosophy on Victim/Survivor Support & Community Engagement The following are our views and requirements for victims or survivors entering our support community. The following is intended to help new participants in our communities understand what is required of them and what is needed to maximize their recovery. New members must [...]
