Been Scammed? It's Not Your Fault, and You're Not Alone

A support group in a community hall: eight people of varied ages and backgrounds sit in a circle of folding chairs; one is speaking, others listen and nod, a coffee urn in the corner.

If you have been scammed, the first thing to know is this: it is not your fault. These are professional criminals. They do this every day, to people of every age, every background, and every level of experience.

Investigators have found that even doctors, lawyers, and financial professionals fall for investment scams^[1], sometimes because their training makes them trust their own judgment too much.

Shame keeps most people silent. Only around one in eight fraud victims ever report what happened to the authorities. That silence protects the scammer and leaves other people at risk. This module is for anyone who has been there, or who wants to be ready if it ever happens to someone they love.