The Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams (SCARS) claim to represent more than 25,000 people, dedicated to changing the world of online fraud for the sake of everyone. They claim that more than 36 million people have been affected by these scams worldwide.
SCARS wants to be the global organization to coordinate political advocacy, public education and avoidance programs, have an enforcement focus, support victims and promote recovery programs, and establish best practices and standards throughout the world. “A Beacon In The Darkness”.
That’s quite a mission.
How SCARS Began
The focus of the Society is to:
- Consolidate the voices of many into a single voice.
- Work for the creation and implementation of universal standards and practices that provide effective and ethical anti-scam activities
- Engage government, law enforcement, and victims globally in new methods to aggressively combat online fraud.
- Create the first worldwide Anti-Scam Data Reporting Network with industry partners for real time exposure of fraudsters
- Develop support and recovery solutions for traumatized victims based upon the best methods employed in the private and public sectors.
Professional Links
SCARS claims to be the only anti-online fraud non-governmental organization recognized by governments around the world and partners with a various important authorities, including:-
- The United States Department of Homeland Security
- Recognized Victims Assistance Organization
- S. Department of Justice Office of Victims of Crime
- S. DoJ OVC National Census Of Victim Service Providers
- NCVC Victim Connect Program
- NOVA – National Organization for Victim Assistance
- SCARS Is a member of The European Union’s Council Of Europe Octopus Cybercrime Organization
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