It is difficult for victims of fraud to find a qualified mental health professional who understands their unique needs. This crime is devastating in emotional ways as well as financial, then if victims reveal what has happened they are often shamed and blamed.

Mental health professionals: be ready. This crime is perpetrated by transnational organizations. It is becoming an economic crisis, and doesn’t just affect individuals any longer. A massive amount of wealth is leaving the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand and more countries.

Psychology of Fraud Victimization Certification (PFVC)

This certification is our way to show a victim that the person they are trusting to talk about this with already understand the challenges they are experiencing, already understands what damage victim-blaming does, and is ready to guide the person towards healing. It indicates the victim will receive the highest level of support that includes clinical skills and complex situation support for those who have experienced fraud or a scam.

Complex support? Yes there are situations that are complex. This happens when a person repeatedly gets involved with scammers, or does not want to believe they are dealing with scammers and not a real relationship. It also includes when support is needed for both partners in a relationship when a romance scam has occurred. These professionals include the following as well as variations of these professions:

  • Psychologists
  • Licensed Professional Counselors
  • Social Workers
  • Marriage and Family Therapists
  • Addiction Counselors
  • Psychiatrists

Please join us in providing the best support possible for victims! As we gain funding for this non-profit and the programs we want to implement, one of those programs is a directory of certified providers. It will be on this website and created for victims to easily search to find someone with their insurance, near their location, and other factors that may be important to them.

The following trainings have been approved to gain certification in this area, and show victims you are a safe haven for them to heal from this awful experience:

Scam Victim Support Training offered by Cathy Wilson, LPC, ACS – expert in the mental health impact of financial fraud and scams

More trainings will be added as they are approved! All trainings must meet a set of standards that has been developed through collaboration with other advocacy organizations that support scam victims.