Scam Victim Resentment Towards Money Mules – Letting It Go! – 2024
Scam Victim Resentment Towards Money Mules – Letting It Go!
Helping Scam Victims to Understand Their Resentment towards Money Mules
Primary Category: Scam Victim Recovery Psychology
Authors:
• Vianey Gonzalez B.Sc(Psych) – Psychologist, Certified Deception Professional, Psychology Advisory Panel & Director of the Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc.
• Tim McGuinness, Ph.D. – Anthropologist, Scientist, Director of the Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc.
About This Article
When scam victims discover that their money was transferred through a “money mule”—a person who unknowingly or knowingly facilitated the scam—the resulting feelings of betrayal and resentment can be overwhelming. This resentment is natural, as it stems from the deep emotional and financial toll of the scam.
However, it’s important to understand that money mules can either be willing participants or unwitting victims themselves, manipulated by the same criminals. The uncertainty of not knowing the mule’s true involvement can fuel ongoing anger, which, if fed, will grow and persist, preventing emotional recovery. Holding onto resentment not only exacerbates the trauma but also impacts mental and physical health, leading to chronic stress, anxiety, and difficulty in forming healthy relationships.
