Scam Survivor Stories

Scammers posing as Europol officers create fear and urgency in potential victims.

A retiree is faced with physical problems and returning to the workforce as a result of a job scam.

“They were relentless.” Scammers steal more than $4 million from an elderly victim.

A young man enrolls in an online school he found on social media, only to have scammers steal his money and self-confidence.

“It feels like a nightmare I can’t wake out of. When this thing comes up, he just starts growling and turns into a different person.”

“I was weaponized against myself.” The scammers told Sandra she could be prosecuted if she didn’t work with them.

“They’ve stolen my credibility. The trust people have in me. What this uniform stands for. Who I am as a human.”

“I have to keep telling myself that I’m a victim, and I didn’t do anything wrong.” Once he had charmed her, he stole nearly $1 million.