Scam Victim Recovery Insights
From the SCARS Institute
Goodbye Facebook
A SCARS Institute Insight
On MAY 1st the Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc., known as the SCARS Institute, will end all publishing on META platforms, such as Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
We are taking this action due to the hostile and unlawful environment that these have become. These platforms do more harm than good.
We will leave our existing pages and content in place so that we can be found, but no new posts will be made.
If you leave us a comment or send us a message, we will continue to respond.
We suggest that you join our free, private, safe, and confidential community of survivors at www.SCARScommunity.org
If you are a recent victim, please visit www.ScamVictimsSupport.org to learn what you need to know now.
You are also welcome to enroll in our Free Scam Survivors’ School at www.SCARSeducation.org
Remember that most of what you need to learn is at: ScamsNOW.com – RomanceScamsNOW.com – ScamPsychology.org
We wish you all the best, and remember that while we are ending nearly 20 years on Facebook, we are not giving up on you!
Prof. Tim McGuinness, Ph.D.
Managing Director
SCARS Institute™
April 30 2026
This is but one component, one piece of the puzzle …
Understanding how the human mind is manipulated and controlled involves recognizing that the tactics employed by deceivers are multifaceted and complex. This information is just one aspect of a broader spectrum of vulnerabilities, tendencies, and techniques that permit us to be influenced and deceived. To grasp the full extent of how our minds can be influenced, it is essential to examine all the various processes and functions of our brains and minds, methods and strategies used the criminals, and our psychological tendencies (such as cognitive biases) that enable deception. Each part contributes to a larger puzzle, revealing how our perceptions and decisions can be subtly swayed. By appreciating the diverse ways in which manipulation occurs, we gain a more comprehensive understanding of the challenges we face in avoiding deception in its many forms.
“Thufir Hawat: Now, remember, the first step in avoiding a *trap* – is knowing of its existence.” — DUNE
“If you can fully understand your own mind, you can avoid any deception!” — Tim McGuinness, Ph.D.
“The essence of bravery is being without self-deception.” — Pema Chödrön
