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Support After Financial Fraud

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Financial fraud takes more than money—it can shake your sense of safety, trust, and well-being. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, isolated, or unsure where to turn, you’re not alone.

Give an Hour offers free mental health support.
Choose what’s right for you: Clinical Counseling with licensed professionals | Peer Support Groups to connect with others who understand

Peer Support Schedule: Survivors: Tuesdays at 7 PM EST | Families & Allies: Thursdays at 8 PM EST

Terminology

Types of Financial Fraud

Identity Theft, Investment Fraud (including Ponzi or Pump & Dump schemes), Mass Marketing Fraud, Romance Scams, and Pig Butchering

Definition

What is it?

Financial fraud happens when someone deprives you of your money, capital, or otherwise harms your financial health through deceptive, misleading, or other illegal practice.

Consequences

Negative Impact

Long-term financial consequences as well as negative effects on victim’s mental health, physical health and personal relationships.

What now?

Actionable Steps

Consider these steps to mitigate damage and future fraudulent activity.

Resources

Financial Fraud Victim Journey Map

Journey maps encapsulate the voices and experiences of real victims over a specific time period, detailing their interactions at various stages. When deciphering this map, the depicted actions illustrate key stages along the victim’s journey.

Financial Fraud Journey Map

For Survivors

For Allies

For the Aging Community

For Mental Health Professionals

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Being a victim of financial fraud is devastating for both individuals and their loved ones. If you need crisis support, don’t wait—here are some reliable sources you can reach out to immediately.

Crisis Support