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October 2026

Humans Are Not Very Good at Detecting Lies, Scams, and Fraud – 2026

SCARS Editorial Team2026-10-03T20:29:49-04:00October 3rd, 2026|Categories: Tim McGuinness PhD, 2026, Cognitive Patterns & Thinking, Deception Detection, FEATURED ARTICLE, PSYCHOLOGY, Vianey Gonzalez B.Sc(Psych), VICTIMOLOGY|

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September 2026

What’s Behind the Rise in Online Scams? – Scammed (full documentary) – 2026

SCARS Editorial Team2026-09-30T14:48:49-04:00September 30th, 2026|Categories: Other Sources, 2026, Crimes & Criminals, FEATURED ARTICLE, SCAM STORY|

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Automaticity, Conditioned Responding, and Habitual Checking – When the Hand Reaches Before the Mind Decides – 2026

SCARS Editorial Team2026-09-27T20:53:30-04:00September 27th, 2026|Categories: Tim McGuinness PhD, 2026, Cognitive Patterns & Thinking, FEATURED ARTICLE, PSYCHOLOGY, Psychology & Trauma, RECOVEROLOGY, Vulnerability & Susceptibility|

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Assuming that Scam Victims and Professionals are Speaking the Same Language – 2026

SCARS Editorial Team2026-09-27T06:02:59-04:00September 27th, 2026|Categories: Tim McGuinness PhD, 2026, Cognitive Patterns & Thinking, FEATURED ARTICLE, PSYCHOLOGY, RECOVEROLOGY, Recovery - Process & Progress, Support Groups & Community|

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Your Memory Book – The Highlights of Your Life – 2026

SCARS Editorial Team2026-09-24T08:39:59-04:00September 24th, 2026|Categories: Tim McGuinness PhD, 2026, FEATURED ARTICLE, Honesty & Truth, Practical Recovery Tools & Routines, PSYCHOLOGY, RECOVEROLOGY, Self-Efficacy|

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Curiosity As A Way Forward and A Purpose In Life – 2026

SCARS Editorial Team2026-09-20T17:14:36-04:00September 20th, 2026|Categories: Tim McGuinness PhD, 2026, Cognitive Patterns & Thinking, Empowerment & Strength, FEATURED ARTICLE, PSYCHOLOGY, RECOVEROLOGY, Recovery - Process & Progress, Self-Efficacy|

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Cognitive Capacity and Its Impact on Scam Victim Healing and Recovery – 2026

SCARS Editorial Team2026-09-20T01:53:32-04:00September 20th, 2026|Categories: Tim McGuinness PhD, 2026, Cognitive Patterns & Thinking, FEATURED ARTICLE, Neurology & Neuroscience, Physical Health & Wellness, RECOVEROLOGY|

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A Guide to How to Make Friends Again After a Scam – For Scam Survivors – 2026

SCARS Editorial Team2026-09-18T23:32:02-04:00September 18th, 2026|Categories: Tim McGuinness PhD, 2026, Empowerment & Strength, FEATURED ARTICLE, Loneliness & Isolation, RECOVEROLOGY, Recovery - Process & Progress, Self-Efficacy|

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Understanding Scam Victim/Survivor Numbness – 2026

SCARS Editorial Team2026-09-16T23:32:58-04:00September 15th, 2026|Categories: Tim McGuinness PhD, 2026, FEATURED ARTICLE, Neurology & Neuroscience, Physical Health & Wellness, PSYCHOLOGY, Psychology & Trauma, RECOVEROLOGY, Recovery - Process & Progress, Sadness & Sorrow, Trauma|

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Awareness & Safety – It’s Ok To Be Impolite – Just Say No – 2026

SCARS Editorial Team2026-09-14T07:52:04-04:00September 14th, 2026|Categories: Tim McGuinness PhD, 2026, FEATURED ARTICLE, Online Safety, SCAM AVOIDANCE, Scammer Tactics & Manipulation|

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The Three Types of Support Every Scam Victim Needs – 2026

SCARS Editorial Team2026-09-15T06:26:38-04:00September 13th, 2026|Categories: Tim McGuinness PhD, 2026, Betrayal & Trust, FEATURED ARTICLE, RECOVEROLOGY, Recovery - Getting Started, Recovery - Process & Progress|

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Stability Is Not Resilience After Scam Survivor Recovery – 2026

SCARS Editorial Team2026-09-13T03:57:59-04:00September 13th, 2026|Categories: Tim McGuinness PhD, 2026, FEATURED ARTICLE, Psychology & Trauma, RECOVEROLOGY, Recovery - Process & Progress|

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Suggestions for Keeping Your Mind Busy & Engaged in the Right Way – 2026

SCARS Editorial Team2026-09-12T10:02:07-04:00September 12th, 2026|Categories: Tim McGuinness PhD, 2026, FEATURED ARTICLE, Loneliness & Isolation, Mindfulness & Healing Practices, Practical Recovery Tools & Routines, RECOVEROLOGY, Recovery - Process & Progress, Self-Efficacy|

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A Cautionary Tale: Healing & Recovery is Hard – It is Meant to Be – 2026

SCARS Editorial Team2026-09-10T06:09:19-04:00September 10th, 2026|Categories: Tim McGuinness PhD, 2026, FEATURED ARTICLE, RECOVEROLOGY, Recovery - Process & Progress|

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The Recovery Optionality Horizon – 2026

SCARS Editorial Team2026-09-09T22:25:37-04:00September 9th, 2026|Categories: Tim McGuinness PhD, 2026, FEATURED ARTICLE, PSYCHOLOGY, Psychology & Trauma, RECOVEROLOGY, Recovery - Process & Progress|

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Becoming a Martian – The Martian Chronicles and the Transformation of Self – 2026

SCARS Editorial Team2026-09-04T13:46:06-04:00September 4th, 2026|Categories: Tim McGuinness PhD, 2026, Anger & Hate, Denial & Avoidance, FEATURED ARTICLE, Identity & Crisis, Philosophy & Wisdom Traditions, PSYCHOLOGY, RECOVEROLOGY|

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The Art of Recovery and Healing – Free SCARS Institute eBook

SCARS Editorial Team2026-09-01T22:24:38-04:00September 1st, 2026|Categories: Tim McGuinness PhD, 2026, Empowerment & Strength, FEATURED ARTICLE, PSYCHOLOGY, RECOVEROLOGY, Recovery - Process & Progress, Self-Efficacy|

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August 2026

Punctuated Equilibrium, Cognitive Bias, and Scam Victim Recovery – 2026

SCARS Editorial Team2026-08-31T16:14:24-04:00August 31st, 2026|Categories: Tim McGuinness PhD, 2026, FEATURED ARTICLE, PSYCHOLOGY, Psychology & Trauma, RECOVEROLOGY, Recovery - Process & Progress, Vulnerability & Susceptibility|

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Understanding Real Evil Behind the Lie: Demonic Metaphor and Industrialized Fraud – 2026

SCARS Editorial Team2026-08-28T03:06:54-04:00August 28th, 2026|Categories: Tim McGuinness PhD, 2026, Cybercrime & Technology, Faith & Spirituality, FEATURED ARTICLE, Mythology, Fables & Allegory, Philosophy & Wisdom Traditions|

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Dependency Normalization Bias – The Soft Chains of Civilization – 2026

SCARS Editorial Team2026-08-27T19:11:24-04:00August 27th, 2026|Categories: Tim McGuinness PhD, 2026, Cognitive Patterns & Thinking, FEATURED ARTICLE, Philosophy & Wisdom Traditions, PSYCHOLOGY|

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What You Believe or Perceive is Not Truth – It is Just Perception – Nāgārjuna and the Middle Way – 2026

SCARS Editorial Team2026-08-25T17:13:31-04:00August 25th, 2026|Categories: Tim McGuinness PhD, 2026, Eastern & World Cultural Wisdom, FEATURED ARTICLE, Philosophy & Wisdom Traditions, RECOVEROLOGY, Shame & Guilt|

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The True Name of Things – Real Names & Knowledge Create Strength During Healing and Recovery – 2026

SCARS Editorial Team2026-08-24T13:17:27-04:00August 24th, 2026|Categories: Tim McGuinness PhD, 2026, Denial & Avoidance, FEATURED ARTICLE, Honesty & Truth, PSYCHOLOGY, Psychology & Trauma, RECOVEROLOGY, Shame & Guilt|

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We Strive For Peace Yet Destroy It At Every Turn – 2026

SCARS Editorial Team2026-08-24T01:51:01-04:00August 24th, 2026|Categories: Tim McGuinness PhD, 2026, Blame, FEATURED ARTICLE, Philosophy & Wisdom Traditions, Shame & Guilt|

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The Selves We Leave Behind: Grieving Identity After Trauma – Grieving Your Own Lost Self – 2026

SCARS Editorial Team2026-08-23T19:17:31-04:00August 23rd, 2026|Categories: Tim McGuinness PhD, 2026, FEATURED ARTICLE, Grief & Loss, PSYCHOLOGY, RECOVEROLOGY, Sadness & Sorrow|

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Analyzing ALIEN – An Analysis of Self-Efficacy, Reality Seeking and Those Who Give Up – 2026

SCARS Editorial Team2026-08-23T00:20:30-04:00August 22nd, 2026|Categories: Tim McGuinness PhD, 2026, Cognitive Patterns & Thinking, Denial & Avoidance, Fear Anxiety & Panic, FEATURED ARTICLE, PSYCHOLOGY, RECOVEROLOGY, Self-Efficacy, Shame & Guilt|

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Feelings of Unworthiness – Moral Injury – Impostor Beliefs – A Significant Complication in After Scam Healing – 2026

SCARS Editorial Team2026-08-21T10:13:49-04:00August 21st, 2026|Categories: Tim McGuinness PhD, 2026, Blame, PSYCHOLOGY, Psychology & Trauma, RECOVEROLOGY, Recovery - Process & Progress, Shame & Guilt|

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You Already Have the Power to Heal – You Are Just Not Ready Yet – 2026

SCARS Editorial Team2026-08-19T13:56:07-04:00August 19th, 2026|Categories: 2026, ARCHIVES & LEGACY, FEATURED ARTICLE, Hope & Light, Mythology, Fables & Allegory, PSYCHOLOGY, RECOVEROLOGY, Recovery - Process & Progress, Tim McGuinness PhD|

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The Horror – That a Relationship Scam Can Create – 2026

SCARS Editorial Team2026-08-18T23:23:27-04:00August 18th, 2026|Categories: Tim McGuinness PhD, 2026, Betrayal & Trust, Fear Anxiety & Panic, FEATURED ARTICLE, PSYCHOLOGY, Psychology & Trauma, Trauma, VICTIMOLOGY|

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You Are Just A Story Your Brain Cells Keep Making Up – 2026

SCARS Editorial Team2026-08-16T18:05:45-04:00August 16th, 2026|Categories: Tim McGuinness PhD, 2026, FEATURED ARTICLE, Neurology & Neuroscience|

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Post-Scam Attachment-Revulsion Conflict – The Duality of the Love-Hate Relationship of Scammers by Scam Victims – 2026

SCARS Editorial Team2026-08-16T09:56:13-04:00August 16th, 2026|Categories: Tim McGuinness PhD, 2026, Betrayal & Trust, Cognitive Patterns & Thinking, FEATURED ARTICLE, PSYCHOLOGY, RECOVEROLOGY, Vianey Gonzalez B.Sc(Psych)|

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The Book of Pressed Scammers – Whimsy/Humor – 2026

SCARS Editorial Team2026-08-15T03:30:38-04:00August 15th, 2026|Categories: 2026, ARCHIVES & LEGACY, FEATURED ARTICLE, RECOVEROLOGY, Tim McGuinness PhD, Whimsy & Humor|

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Introducing Your Trauma to Your Family – 2026

SCARS Editorial Team2026-08-14T02:36:30-04:00August 14th, 2026|Categories: Tim McGuinness PhD, 2026, Blame, Family, Relationships & Social Impact, FEATURED ARTICLE, PSYCHOLOGY, Psychology & Trauma, RECOVEROLOGY, Recovery - Process & Progress, Trauma|

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Understanding New Grief After A Scam’s Trauma – 2026

SCARS Editorial Team2026-08-11T14:18:35-04:00August 11th, 2026|Categories: Tim McGuinness PhD, 2026, FEATURED ARTICLE, Grief & Loss, PSYCHOLOGY, RECOVEROLOGY|

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The Apocalypse – A Scam Survival Story – 2026

SCARS Editorial Team2026-08-09T16:50:42-04:00August 9th, 2026|Categories: Tim McGuinness PhD, 2026, Betrayal & Trust, FEATURED ARTICLE, VICTIMOLOGY|

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Mālie and the Trickster, and Her Search for Recovery – A New Hawaiian Fable – 2026

SCARS Editorial Team2026-08-09T03:09:24-04:00August 8th, 2026|Categories: Tim McGuinness PhD, 2026, Empowerment & Strength, Faith & Spirituality, FEATURED ARTICLE, Grief & Loss|

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The Paradox of Trying to Answer Unanswerable Questions – 2026

SCARS Editorial Team2026-08-07T03:41:13-04:00August 7th, 2026|Categories: Tim McGuinness PhD, 2026, FEATURED ARTICLE, Philosophy & Wisdom Traditions, PSYCHOLOGY, RECOVEROLOGY, Shame & Guilt|

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Scammed Again? Are You a Repeat Scam Victim? Please Listen – We Are Here To Help – 2026

SCARS Editorial Team2026-08-04T23:57:42-04:00August 4th, 2026|Categories: Tim McGuinness PhD, 2026, FEATURED ARTICLE, PSYCHOLOGY, RECOVEROLOGY, Repeat / Serial Victimization, VICTIMOLOGY|

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Where You See The Future and What That Says About You – 2026

SCARS Editorial Team2026-08-04T04:54:28-04:00August 4th, 2026|Categories: Tim McGuinness PhD, 2026, FEATURED ARTICLE, PSYCHOLOGY, Psychology & Trauma, RECOVEROLOGY, Trauma|

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July 2026

Your Brain’s Memory System with Trauma – 2026

SCARS Editorial Team2026-07-30T01:12:54-04:00July 30th, 2026|Categories: Tim McGuinness PhD, 2026, FEATURED ARTICLE, Neurology & Neuroscience, Psychology & Trauma, RECOVEROLOGY, Trauma|

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Moral Injury – A Different Kind of Trauma – 2026

SCARS Editorial Team2026-07-30T00:34:26-04:00July 28th, 2026|Categories: Tim McGuinness PhD, 2026, FEATURED ARTICLE, Identity & Crisis, Trauma|

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