Why understanding harm matters more than spotting tricks. In 2009, the Office of Fair Trading commissioned a major piece of research into the psychology of scams. It was rigorous, humane, and ahead of its time. It also quietly disappeared. Not because it was wrong — but because it was inconvenient. For anyone involved in Get … Continue reading Lessons for Citizen Investigators: What the Psychology of Scams Really Teaches Us
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From Victim to Victor: How the Goliathon Helps Survivors Fight Back Against Financial Injustice
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 … Continue reading From Victim to Victor: How the Goliathon Helps Survivors Fight Back Against Financial Injustice
Your Money or Your Life: The Silence of the Law
For Al —and for every victim silenced by a system sworn to protect them. 🕯️ In Honour of Al A man who stood alone against the machine.Who lost his home, but not his voice.Who refused to be erased. 🔍 The Injustice Unmasked In 2024, Al —78 years old and no stranger to life’s trials—was robbed.Not … Continue reading Your Money or Your Life: The Silence of the Law
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