Includes a section about helping your loved one to get out of the relationship if they don’t believe it is a scammer
Thank you for checking into this course, which probably means you have recently found out that someone you care about was the victim of a scam or fraud. Whether the person had the courage to reach out to you or you found out in another way, this course will help you understand how this has impacted them and how to help.
Scam victims find It difficult to reach out at first because of shame and stigma; when they do, they are often re-traumatized by victim-blaming, or by a person who does not fully understand this type of crime or the reasons it has such a tremendous emotional impact. You can make a huge difference to your loved one by understanding this and supporting them the best ways possible.
Unfortunately, this crime is becoming more common. The number of people that experience fraud or a scam is growing fast, too. In 2023, the amount scammers stole from victims was more than $10 billion, and this was over five times the amount stolen in 2019 (based on reporting by the FTC). Scammers are becoming more skilled and technological advances are making it easier for them to steal. There is an urgent need for more people to be knowledgeable about how this kind of crime happens, ways to prevent it, and ways to protect ourselves in the future, too.
This is a terrible experience for you as well, and I hope you find ways to care for yourself as you support your loved one, and I hope all of the information in this course useful to you.
Please contact me for a link to the course!