Hello, Survivor.
I’m glad you are here. Scams and financial fraud are awful experiences, and for many people it is devastating. You’ve gotten yourself here, though, and that means you are a survivor. I hope you find healing through one or more of the resources I have created or collected here for you.
Before you scroll down to find the resources you need, you might also be interested in an article I wrote to raise awareness about victim-blaming and that it must stop!! I include many of the horrible and re-traumatizing things people say, way too often, to a person who experienced this crime. Please share it with anyone and everyone you can, the more we get information out about victim-blaming, the more we can stop it! Headlined with one of the most common re-traumatizing statements victims hear:
“How Could You Be So Stupid?”
Free Resources for You: This website has information for you (Resources page ), and a link to a helpful video series on my YouTube channel (Videos page). I hope you are able to explore all the videos on the channel because there are many there including a couple of playlists.
I previously facilitated a support group, and for now there is a waitlist in case I am able to start this group up again. At the bottom of the Support Groups webpage there are a few other support group options you may choose instead.
My Book: I wrote a book to help you through this, which you can find on Amazon: The Emotional Impact of Being Scammed and How to Recover.
Resources for Mental Health Professionals, Advocates, Family & Friends, Law Enforcement, Financial Industry professionals, and more – If you are someone wanting to know how to support a victim of a scam/fraud, please check out the courses below. These are created by a Licensed Counselor who has worked with scam/fraud victims for several years.
The Psychological Impact of Scams and Financial Fraud: For Family and Friends Providing Support
Am I a Real Person?
You might be wondering if I’m a scammer. Your ability to trust others is damaged and this is completely understandable with what you’ve just been through! I created a page with ways to check me out to feel sure that I’m for real. Check to be sure I’m not a scammer