Global Law Enforcement Collaboration Takes Down ‘LabHost’ Phishing-As-A-Service Platform – 2024
Global Law Enforcement Collaboration Takes Down ‘LabHost’ Phishing-As-A-Service Platform
The Takedown of the LabHost Platform is a Major Step in Reducing Phishing Scams
Authors:
• SCARS Editorial Team – Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc.
• Portions from Europol and UK Metropolitan Police
About This Article
Law enforcement agencies from 19 countries collaborated in a year-long operation to disrupt ‘LabHost,’ one of the world’s largest phishing-as-a-service platforms. Coordinated by Europol, the operation resulted in the compromise of LabHost’s infrastructure and the initial arrest of 37 suspects, with the potential for as many as 1,000 more arrests.
LabHost facilitated phishing attacks on users of hundreds of financial institutions worldwide for a monthly subscription fee. The platform, previously available on the open web, has been shut down following the investigation.
UK Government: Social and Psychological Implications of Fraud – 2024
UK Government: Social and Psychological Implications of Fraud
Psychology of Scams
Authors:
• UK Parliament – Government of the United Kingdom
• SCARS Editorial Team – Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc.
About This Article
Fraud poses a significant threat to the UK, with 4 in 10 offences targeting individuals. The government’s 2023 Fraud Strategy aims to combat this, emphasizing victim support and prevention.
While stereotypes of elderly victims persist, fraud risks vary due to psychological and social factors. Beyond financial loss, fraud inflicts emotional and psychological harm.
Victims often report fraud to banks rather than authorities. Effective prevention strategies involve education and enhanced victim care. This POSTnote underscores the multifaceted nature of fraud and the need for comprehensive, collaborative approaches to mitigate its impact on individuals in England and Wales.
Psychological Trauma Or PTSD And Chronic Headaches And Migraines – 2024
Psychological Trauma Or PTSD And Chronic Headaches And Migraines
Understanding the relationship between Trauma and Physiological Effects such as Chronic Headaches or Migraines on Scam Victims
Solmatic & Physical Effects on Scam Victims
Author:
• Tim McGuinness, Ph.D. – Anthropologist, Scientist, Director of the Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc.
About This Article
The intricate connection between PTSD or psychological trauma and chronic headaches or migraines highlights the profound impact these conditions have on individuals’ lives, particularly those who have experienced significant psychological trauma.
While stress headaches, also known as tension headaches, are prevalent worldwide, affecting up to 80% of adults and children at some point in their lives, trauma-related headaches present distinct challenges. Trauma-induced headaches, often observed in individuals with PTSD, may manifest as migraines, tension headaches, or other types of headaches, exacerbating cognitive impairment or brain fog.
Psychological distress and emotional dysregulation commonly associated with trauma-related headaches can further impair cognitive function, making it challenging to focus, think clearly, or perform cognitive tasks effectively.
A Desperate Scam Victim – Ann Mayers – Becomes A Bank Robber – 2024 [VIDEOS]
A Desperate Scam Victim – Ann Mayers – Becomes A Bank Robber
Ann Mayers, a Scam Victim lost her life savings and borrowed over $80,000 which she still owed. Out of Desperation, she decided to become a Bank Robber
However, the story is not as simple as it seems due to the trauma and cognitive impairment victims suffer from
Authors:
• SCARS Editorial Team – Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc.
• Portions WLWT5 News and other sources
About This Article
Ann Mayers, a 74-year-old Ohio woman, turned to bank robbery in desperation after falling victim to an online scam.
Police responded to a robbery at AurGroup Credit Union, where Mayers demanded cash at gunpoint. She was later found at her home and confessed to the crime, admitting recent financial losses to an unidentified online scammer. Mayers faces charges of aggravated robbery and tampering with evidence, highlighting the tragic consequences of online scams.
Such scams often leave victims traumatized, affecting their cognitive function and decision-making abilities. Victims may experience cognitive dissonance, struggling to reconcile reality with their desire to believe in the legitimacy of the scam.
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