Safety Nets: Spot & Stop Fraud, Scams, & Manipulation

Quick Links   Ever Been Scammed?   What It Means   How To Know You Are In A Recovery Scam Trap   How To Break Free   Frequently Asked Questions Ever Been Scammed? Were you ever scammed? Has anyone ever tricked you into parting with your money through a fake investment, a fake loan, or a fake online store? I have been there too. Trust me when I say I know how much it hurts. To say it makes you feel terribly angry and frustrated is most likely an understatement. It is also a certainty that you want your money back. Most of us do. So that makes you very vulnerable. Imagine what then happens when someone tells you they can help to recover your money, on condition that you first send some small fees for either processing or clearance or tax. As soon as you send money, they ask for another fee, and then another, for as long as you show willingness to send money. You are not being foolish, you are just caught in a trap caused by your desperate urge to recov...

  Quick Links: Why You Need To Understand Documentation Before Anything Else The Most Important Rule Step-by-step Procedure To Document Your Experience Frequently Asked Questions Why You Need To Understand Documentation Before Anything Else If you have ever been scammed, you would realize that the first most common feeling is usually panic and anger. You would want to report the incident immediately while desperately desiring that the police would act fast on it. However, when you get to the police station or file an online report, you are usually subjected to a barrage of questions and discover you lack most of the details because you did not prepare for them at all. For example, you are asked for evidence you may not have. Even when you think you have all the pieces, they are certainly not tidy or in proper order and your story feels scattered. The truth is this: the police cannot act on your emotions. They need credible evidence.  As a result how you document what...