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Articles relation to the psychology of scams, the exploitation by criminals, and their function and impact in scam victims.
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Victim Complex/Victim Mentality In Relationship Scam Victims 2023
Recovery Psychology – Understanding the Victim Complex/Victim Mentality In Relationship Scam Victims Principal Category: Victim Recovery Psychology Authors: • Tim McGuinness, Ph.D. – Anthropologist, Scientist, Director of the Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. • Vianey Gonzalez – Psychologist, Certified Deception Professional, Director of the Society of Citizens Read More ...
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Self-Hate Self-Assessment Test For Scam Victims
Self-Hate Self-Assessment Test For Scam Victims Scam Victim Self-Hate Self-Assessment Test This self-assessment is designed to help you reflect on your feelings and thoughts after experiencing a scam. It is not a diagnostic tool but can provide insights into whether you might be experiencing self-hate and how it Read More ...
How Scammers Hijack and Manipulate the Brain’s Construction of Self – 2024
How Scammers Hijack and Manipulate the Brain's Construction of Self The Mechanics of Brain Manipulation and Control of a Person's 'Self' Principal Category: Psychology of Scams Author: • Tim McGuinness, Ph.D. - Anthropologist, Scientist, Polymath, Director of the Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. Read More ...
Fear and Anxiety Induction Manipulation Technique – 2024
Fear and Anxiety Induction Manipulation Technique Principal Category: Persuasion Manipulation & Control Author: • Tim McGuinness, Ph.D. – Anthropologist, Scientist, Director of the Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc.* The Fear and Anxiety Induction manipulation technique involves creating scenarios that evoke strong emotions of Read More ...
Cognitive Bias: Egocentric Bias – 2024
Cognitive Bias: Egocentric Bias Principal Category: Cognitive Biases Author: • Tim McGuinness, Ph.D. – Anthropologist, Scientist, Director of the Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc.* Egocentric bias is a cognitive distortion where individuals overestimate the relevance of their own thoughts and experiences, which can Read More ...
Grief Cycle Self-Assessment Test For Scam Victims – 2024
Grief Cycle Self-Test Please Note: This self-test was developed by the scientists and psychologists at the SCARS Institute based on our experience interacting with very large numbers of scam victims. This is not a diagnosis of a mental condition. It is simply to give you an awareness of the Read More ...
Cognitive Biases Self-Assessment Test For Scam Victims
Please Note: This self-test was developed by the scientists and psychologists at the SCARS Institute based on our experience interacting with very large numbers of scam victims. This is not a diagnosis of a mental condition. It is simply to give you an awareness of the subject. We recommend Read More ...
Relationship Scam Self-Assessment Test For Scam Victims
Relationship Scam Self-Assessment Test Are You In A Scam? A self-assessment test designed for individuals who suspect that they may be involved in a relationship or romance scam: Instructions: Reflect on your current relationship and read each statement carefully. Use the following scale to rate your responses: 1 - Read More ...
Trauma Self-Assessment Test For Scam Victims
Trauma Self-Assessment Test For Scam Victims Scam Victim Trauma Self-Assessment Test A self-assessment test designed for scam victims to help determine if they may have been traumatized because of the scam: Instructions: Read each statement and select the response that best reflects or that you agree with your Read More ...
