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Shame and sleepless nights haunt scam victims long after the money is gone

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  • Help Net Security · October 29, 2026 05:30
    Scams and identity theft hurt people in different ways, and recovering involves much more than getting money back, according to ITRC’s 2026 Consumer Impact Report. Scam victims often struggle with shame and self-blame, while identity theft victims can spend weeks of personal effort trying to…