--- title: "SCARS Institute Policy Process and Position Insights – 2026" canonical: https://againstscams.org/scars-institute-policy-process-and-position-insights-2026/ type: page author: "SCARS Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams" published: 2025-12-20 modified: 2025-12-20 summary: "" organization: "SCARS - Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams" organization_url: https://againstscams.org/ llms: https://againstscams.org/llms.txt --- # SCARS Institute Policy Process and Position Insights – 2026 # SCARS Institute Policy Process & Position Insights ### Insights into the SCARS Institute Policies, Processes, and Positions At the SCARS Institute, our mission transcends supporting victims in the immediate aftermath of a crime; we are committed to fostering deep, lasting recovery and building a foundation for future protection. We achieve this through a multi-faceted approach grounded in rigorous research and advocacy. Our work begins with fully understanding and meticulously documenting the complex scam victim experience, exploring the profound psychological and neurological impacts that trauma inflicts. We then translate this critical knowledge into action, sharing it with a global network of advocates to dramatically increase the availability of professional support. Furthermore, the SCARS Institute plays a pivotal role in shaping the very policies, processes, and official positions necessary to combat the escalating level of criminality in our world. Through this comprehensive strategy, we strive not only to heal individual victims but also to effect systemic change that makes the digital landscape safer for everyone. These SCARS Institute Insights serve as a definitive resource for understanding the methodologies, principles, and evidence-based approaches that underpin our global crime victim assistance and anti-scam efforts. Here, we illuminate the reasoning behind our policies, provide an overview of the rigorous processes we follow to support victims and advocate for change, and articulate our official positions on emerging threats and industry best practices. This platform offers essential transparency into our work, providing survivors, advocates, professionals, and policymakers with a clear view into the strategic framework driving our mission: to create a safer digital world for everyone. --- For New Scam Victims, begin that journey of [learning](https://www.scarseducation.org/) what you need to know now at [www.ScamVictimsSupport.org](http://www.scamvictimssupport.org/) If you are ready to join the official SCARS Institute Scam Survivors’ Community, sign up [HERE](http://www.scarscommunity.org/register) – it is free, safe, and confidential – exclusively for primary and secondary scam victims. ### More SCARS Institute Insights - [On ScamsNOW.com](https://scamsnow.com/scars-institute-scam-victim-recovery-insights/) ### SCARS Institute Resources: If You Have Been Victimized by a Scam or Cybercrime - If you are a victim of scams, go to [www.ScamVictimsSupport.org](http://www.scamvictimssupport.org/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR3mKH1BZIhDzP9zVQkSGIwz1y4lDjAmnblFbfgdhyPi4O5om2GV7XAXOpM_aem_tGtaLXA9rjX4hNn3_ibZmw) for real knowledge and help - To join a SCARS Institute support community, sign up for our exclusive private SCARS Institute Community at [www.SCARScommunity.org](http://www.SCARScommunity.org) - Enroll in SCARS Scam Survivor's School now, at [www.SCARSeducation.org](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.SCARSeducation.org%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0kXZS1w6AbLd_veDXO8jSwsrIq_HVPJ8tah1vUsMPMZkKe9STRc_2pZZk_aem_JZDs_v5bRKAs79yvrnkODQ&h=AT3Wcs_0e6cq1RMdKrw2V7zxrgmUXWnb2woKAc8FCB0EMMKLlmeh-wXAcuXqqXDL6OIIkQhGbe68rUcwFO5TP0uxWNogNttxevGnCcNP4B_l_43iygk-6BHYBRROgkaFNFKfF4vF5g2HvFxSPCzH&__tn__=-UK-R&c%5b0%5d=AT1BwVe6Scabl9pUainIsrGdru16NtAo6bJeDIdDkDHNV4GjxVrItBlOphZOlrPfcQZmdygWDenNPJVLfCMSrSRzZBPMNPcrFoLS8RB4dzl7efYeNhijb3qXa67LQs0ECWTY6ZvwAT3oPXSFBezK-zCbOMuIwg-5-0w_8aJebayb3ONw9OsktZ0tBmuDIiyC1lzCEyWeNlKY5hYgMIabZuclXr62I76xWjgdpivJHdlcIQYVVg) - To report criminals, visit [https://reporting.AgainstScams.org](https://reporting.againstscams.org/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2vn5nfe4qS8yv90adL8tDX7U9kuN3Dqfofo6OVN_EsHXQsbrlbWQpsOXU_aem_WSBt7XK68qp2yLCYr2_LnQ) - we will NEVER give your data to money recovery companies like some do! - Follow us and find our podcasts, webinars, and helpful videos on YouTube: [https://www.youtube.com/@RomancescamsNowcom](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2F%40RomancescamsNowcom%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR3Vo3BAJVISmrxV68fa7xdMEcW1fMZ7U8c1YWktcCkpUEFGTh_SNEFfzYE_aem_KsEBu_DMgdlTMmFKSqfRJA&h=AT25Dsljv78HXLSz1DNiTnd3Ty2l9qNMXj4PbgMLpufqO5DZdywUN9j9fvmm1Oi5do2QQxy_Es1-PNgrUg-UhPi5cFuwfzUOBnFc_4jtRVzkCHhdVXvG_pWrhNLpEmRGLleVKSxsmTbo_ig6T-Mi&__tn__=-UK-R&c%5b0%5d=AT1BwVe6Scabl9pUainIsrGdru16NtAo6bJeDIdDkDHNV4GjxVrItBlOphZOlrPfcQZmdygWDenNPJVLfCMSrSRzZBPMNPcrFoLS8RB4dzl7efYeNhijb3qXa67LQs0ECWTY6ZvwAT3oPXSFBezK-zCbOMuIwg-5-0w_8aJebayb3ONw9OsktZ0tBmuDIiyC1lzCEyWeNlKY5hYgMIabZuclXr62I76xWjgdpivJHdlcIQYVVg) - Learn about the Psychology of Scams at [www.ScamPsychology.org](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ScamPsychology.org%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0kXZS1w6AbLd_veDXO8jSwsrIq_HVPJ8tah1vUsMPMZkKe9STRc_2pZZk_aem_JZDs_v5bRKAs79yvrnkODQ&h=AT06Mfr0NcgI_mZOlk0LRStrZdDMhkFD2YxRPsno4Fgwp4bZ1_0lAiTpr0FqX-X3X3iJQXxEpkUhBlSAuhS5ne75soXJSMdyIa2eAWkKmrUuX37dCzmMMo79UZuekkbNNs0HXMa1_siClQ_rbVAJ&__tn__=-UK-R&c%5b0%5d=AT1BwVe6Scabl9pUainIsrGdru16NtAo6bJeDIdDkDHNV4GjxVrItBlOphZOlrPfcQZmdygWDenNPJVLfCMSrSRzZBPMNPcrFoLS8RB4dzl7efYeNhijb3qXa67LQs0ECWTY6ZvwAT3oPXSFBezK-zCbOMuIwg-5-0w_8aJebayb3ONw9OsktZ0tBmuDIiyC1lzCEyWeNlKY5hYgMIabZuclXr62I76xWjgdpivJHdlcIQYVVg) - Dig deeper into the reality of scams, fraud, and cybercrime at [www.ScamsNOW.com](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ScamsNOW.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR3Vo3BAJVISmrxV68fa7xdMEcW1fMZ7U8c1YWktcCkpUEFGTh_SNEFfzYE_aem_KsEBu_DMgdlTMmFKSqfRJA&h=AT2hLav01Q7mTFfBYrW1LvLrpxWWESPOxFDubO4-K1I5ZJhl2IFeqAQo0BxUpwe5Gzo3wM7DbkAjJZueWX-pCJFsIth9v2TpJB_A6px4HUWPN4UmYMcV5PUn3RpPTdN9ZNvKLZ0SvGcTJBRz4TGm&__tn__=-UK-R&c%5b0%5d=AT1BwVe6Scabl9pUainIsrGdru16NtAo6bJeDIdDkDHNV4GjxVrItBlOphZOlrPfcQZmdygWDenNPJVLfCMSrSRzZBPMNPcrFoLS8RB4dzl7efYeNhijb3qXa67LQs0ECWTY6ZvwAT3oPXSFBezK-zCbOMuIwg-5-0w_8aJebayb3ONw9OsktZ0tBmuDIiyC1lzCEyWeNlKY5hYgMIabZuclXr62I76xWjgdpivJHdlcIQYVVg) and [www.RomanceScamsNOW.com](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.RomanceScamsNOW.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0kXZS1w6AbLd_veDXO8jSwsrIq_HVPJ8tah1vUsMPMZkKe9STRc_2pZZk_aem_JZDs_v5bRKAs79yvrnkODQ&h=AT1whyecqlvcs5QbvpYHWoXoZJGAad_EOlHaU4tHxYDJ0BUC9OAQPjPVVH6kvg0hoRJ_Q9LJ1A9u44iWtFlCxadaq7-dVG0ahEhgFtbp6lzrmzbA0qgn_D-EmMGnYvibLgY1BB_7LRZJsGioV68c&__tn__=-UK-R&c%5b0%5d=AT1BwVe6Scabl9pUainIsrGdru16NtAo6bJeDIdDkDHNV4GjxVrItBlOphZOlrPfcQZmdygWDenNPJVLfCMSrSRzZBPMNPcrFoLS8RB4dzl7efYeNhijb3qXa67LQs0ECWTY6ZvwAT3oPXSFBezK-zCbOMuIwg-5-0w_8aJebayb3ONw9OsktZ0tBmuDIiyC1lzCEyWeNlKY5hYgMIabZuclXr62I76xWjgdpivJHdlcIQYVVg) - Scam Survivor's Stories: [www.ScamSurvivorStories.org](http://www.ScamSurvivorStories.org) - For Scam Victim Advocates, visit [www.ScamVictimsAdvocates.org](http://www.ScamVictimsAdvocates.org) - See more scammer photos on [www.ScammerPhotos.com](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ScammerPhotos.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1j6R2xrSuaQmomRKpZ4WRFIU7hL4-r_4zVWyQV4QyBpwKj2C1TvQCAYoY_aem_6Zs14Z1LKuXXHPioRZ2EJA&h=AT0g6NY996v0SJwQ5J1SDbFHlPFAYV_wSBPn2Xc3ckT2FPO6fy51GORL-w3Ge3UojUQGQCj0uyyeE5UcL21zA-Lanv5piysKg3EnFEqa3jDHoA8TkM8Pba-sJY1kiYwI4m9rbWrXs0mIbYeyD3kd&__tn__=-UK-R&c%5b0%5d=AT1BwVe6Scabl9pUainIsrGdru16NtAo6bJeDIdDkDHNV4GjxVrItBlOphZOlrPfcQZmdygWDenNPJVLfCMSrSRzZBPMNPcrFoLS8RB4dzl7efYeNhijb3qXa67LQs0ECWTY6ZvwAT3oPXSFBezK-zCbOMuIwg-5-0w_8aJebayb3ONw9OsktZ0tBmuDIiyC1lzCEyWeNlKY5hYgMIabZuclXr62I76xWjgdpivJHdlcIQYVVg)