The Emotional Impact of Being Scammed and How to Recover

Book excerpt: Realizing you have been scammed is devastated. You experience many of the same effects as other crime victims, but the shame associated with fraud and scams creates isolation, a desire for secrecy, and a deeply felt trauma that is very difficult to overcome. In this book, we provide you with a way out of the despair you may be feeling. You'll understand more about how scammers are so successful, and you'll find ways to heal from what has happened. Whether you are the person who was scammed, or a friend or family member trying to help, the information here will help.