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title: "SCARS Institute Research Lab Survey: Scam Mindset Orientation"
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author: "SCARS Editorial Team"
published: 2026-11-13
modified: 2026-11-13
categories: ["2026", "FEATURED ARTICLE", "Research & Surveys", "SCARS Institute Research Lab"]
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# SCARS Institute Research Lab Survey: Scam Mindset Orientation

# SCARS Institute Research Lab

## Scam Victim Mindset Orientation Survey

After a scam, every victim responds in their own way.

Some people keep what happened at a distance, some feel deep [anger](https://scamsnow.com/glossary-term/anger/), and others are already facing the loss and looking for help.

This SCARS Institute survey asks where you are right now: how you see the scam, who you feel angry at, how you are facing what happened, and what support you have used. There are no right or wrong answers, because every response is a normal part of the journey. The survey takes about 8 minutes; you are free to skip any question, and **your answers remain completely anonymous**.

## Glossary

- Scam victim
- Romance scam
- Crypto investment scam
- Pig butchering
- Investment scam
- Impersonation scam
- Job scam (employment scam)
- Sextortion
- Denial
- Avoidance
- Minimizing
- Moving on
- Trauma-related memory gaps
- Anger
- Self-blame
- Acceptance
- Recovery
- Reporting a scam
- Local police report
- Support group
- Counseling
- Victim advocate
- Peer counselor
- Faith leader
- Therapy
- Licensed therapist
- Psychologist
- Psychiatrist
- Licensed clinical social worker
- Licensed marriage and family therapist
- Mental health professional