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title: "SCARS Institute Research Lab Survey: Scam Survivor Stories"
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author: "SCARS Editorial Team"
published: 2026-11-13
modified: 2026-11-13
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# SCARS Institute Research Lab Survey: Scam Survivor Stories

# SCARS Institute Research Lab

## Scam Victim Storytelling Survey

Every scam victim has a story, and how you tell it, who you tell, and what it means to you can change over time.

This SCARS Institute survey asks about your experience with sharing your story: whether you have told anyone, how people reacted, how telling it feels, and how you feel when you hear other victims’ stories. Your answers help us understand what supports victims and what makes sharing harder. The survey takes about 10 minutes, and you are free to skip any question you prefer not to answer. We never ask for your name, and **your answers remain completely anonymous**.

## Glossary

- Scam victim
- Scam victim story
- Telling your story (sharing your story)
- Romance scam
- Crypto investment scam
- Pig butchering
- Investment scam
- Impersonation scam
- Government impersonation scam
- Bank impersonation scam
- Tech support scam
- Job scam (employment scam)
- Sextortion
- Support group
- Counseling
- Therapy
- Therapist
- Shame
- Embarrassment
- Judgment
- Self-blame
- Being targeted
- Triggered
- Reliving the scam
- Recovery scam (money recovery offer)
- Public disclosure (sharing in public)
- Identity
- Personal history
- Survivor