By Steve Conley, Founder of Get SAFE (Support After Financial Expoitation) and the Academy of Life Planning.
I am a champion of the people — the voice of the little person on the street.
I fight for justice. I stand up for what I believe in.
For too long, ordinary people have been losing against the establishment in a constant struggle of people versus system. I believe they deserve compensation for their losses — especially when those losses are caused by malpractice, malfeasance, misconduct, and mis-selling by the financial services sector.
Why Trust Is Broken
Many victims carry deep scars. They are suspicious and untrusting — and with good reason. Once you’ve been deceived by a bank, insurer, or investment firm, it’s hard to believe in anyone again.
The financial industry has consistently ranked as the least trusted of all industries worldwide. Ask customers what matters most to them, and they’ll say trust. But for many industry leaders, trust seems to be the last thing on their minds.
They commit violations, pay fines, and then do it again. Nothing changes. And the human consequences are devastating:
- Depression and hopelessness
- Long-term mental health struggles
- In the worst cases, suicide
The Hard Truth About Compensation
Even when victims win, they often lose again. Legal fees, corporate negotiations, and drawn-out settlements can eat up the lion’s share of any compensation.
The Post Office Horizon scandal is a prime example. Over the years, legal fees have run into hundreds of millions, coming close to matching the amounts paid to victims.
In the Bates & Others v Post Office Ltd group litigation:
- The Post Office agreed to pay £58 million.
- Around £46 million went to litigation funders and legal costs.
- Just £12 million — barely one-fifth of the total — reached the 555 subpostmasters who had fought for justice.
This is the reality survivors face: you can beat the system in court and still walk away with a fraction of what you deserve.
Giving People the Tools to Fight Back
This is why I created Get SAFE and its core programmes:
These tools are designed to help survivors of financial scams and exploitation take control of their cases — and their futures. Instead of depending entirely on expensive lawyers or waiting years for compensation schemes, people can learn how to investigate, document, and press their cases strategically.
The Goliathon: Your Road to Justice
The Goliathon is a Get SAFE initiative that empowers you to:
- Build the mindset and skills of a justice-seeker
- Understand systemic abuse in financial services
- Use AI as your case-building co-pilot
- Map out your “Justice & Recovery” roadmap
- Take practical steps towards reclaiming what’s yours
I know that after being exploited, parting with money — any money — can feel risky. That’s why I’ve made it possible to try the programme before committing to the full £29 training.
For just £2.99, you can access Session 1 and see for yourself how it works.
Session 1: The Justice Mindset & AI as Your Co-Pilot
Theme: From Victim to Victor
Objective: Build your identity, confidence, and foundational skills as a justice-seeking investigator.
Topics Covered:
- Introduction to the Goliathon Framework: You vs. the System
- Understanding the “Justice & Recovery” roadmap
- Overview of systemic abuse in financial services (e.g., Lloyds, QROPS, BSUs)
- Why AI is a game-changer for citizen investigators
- Setting up ChatGPT Pro for your case (browser, memory, prompts)
- How to ask the right questions & refine your AI co-pilot
Activity: Test-drive ChatGPT with prompts relevant to your own case.
Workbook Focus:
- Your personal goals
- Your initial case reflection
- “Why I fight” — defining your mission for justice
Why This Matters
The people I work with have been ignored, silenced, and in some cases, destroyed by the very systems meant to protect them. The Goliathon gives them a way to reclaim power.
Because justice isn’t just about winning a legal case.
It’s about restoring dignity, confidence, and control.
Ready to take your first step from victim to victor?
Try Session 1 of the Goliathon today for £2.99 — and discover how you can fight back with the truth, the tools, and the tenacity to win.
👉 Visit our website: Try it now!
In solidarity,
About Get SAFE
Get SAFE (Support After Financial Exploitation) was born from a simple truth: too many victims of financial abuse are left to suffer in silence.
We exist for people like Ian—for the ones who did everything right, only to be failed by the systems they trusted. We know that behind every vanished pension, every ignored complaint, and every stonewalled letter is a person—frightened, exhausted, and too often alone.
Get SAFE offers more than sympathy. We offer structure, support, and solidarity.
We provide a voice where there’s been silence, and clarity where there’s been confusion.
We stand beside those who have been exploited, not just to help them recover—but to help them reclaim their story and rebuild their future.
Because financial justice is not a luxury.
It’s a human right.
If you or someone you know has been affected by financial exploitation, we are here.
You are not alone.
Learn more at: Get SAFE (Support After Financial Exploitation).
If you are a fraud survivor or work in financial justice and want to share your views on this issue, feel free to get in touch.
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