SCARS Neurology of Scams
An Exploration of the Neurology of the Brain and Body of Scam Victims Impacted by Scams, Fraud, and Cybercrime
The following is our ever-expanding collection of articles and publications authored by members of the SCARS Team
These articles are intended to be useful introductions for psychologists, criminologists, sociologists, law enforcement, criminal justice professionals, policy decision-makers, care providers, and the victims/survivors of these crimes or their families. For research and studies visit that section of our website.
This page will be constantly expanding – visit often!
The links will take the visitor to the website where the item was published if it is not on ScamPsychology.org itself. For more visit: ScamsNOW.com and RomanceScamsNOW.com
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Cognitive Dissonance & Immediate Effects
Neurology of Trauma & Stress
Stress
Traumatic Effects
- A Quick Way To Understand The Brain & Trauma [Infographic] (romancescamsnow.com)
- Selective Amnesia and Scam Victim Psychological Trauma 2023 (scamsnow.com)
- Cognitions and Trauma (romancescamsnow.com)
- You Aren’t At The Mercy Of Your Emotions – Your Brain Creates Them [VIDEO] (romancescamsnow.com)
Genetics
Mechanisms of the Mind & Brain
Overall
Amygdala
- The Amygdala – An Introduction – Scam Victim Neurology – 2024 (scampsychology.org)
- The Amygdala Hijack Effect And The Neurology Of Scam Victims – 2024 (scampsychology.org)
- The Amygdala Hijack And Scam Victims [Infographic] – Expanded 2024 (romancescamsnow.com)
Goal & Reward System
- Striatum – Psychology of Scams 2023 (scamsnow.com)
- Dopamine Signaling And The Neurology Of Scam Victims – 2024 (scampsychology.org)
Default Mode
Belief System
Memory
Hormones & Neurotransmitters
Neurotransmitters
- Dopamine And Scam Victims – 2024 (scampsychology.org)
- Dopamine Signaling And The Neurology Of Scam Victims – 2024 (scampsychology.org)
