activities · 24
what they do
direct service · 19
- Cyber Safety Education and Prevention Public Cybercrime Education & Response SupportProvides user-friendly educational resources and practical advice to help individuals identify common scam patterns, improve online security through measures like password managers and multi-factor authentication, and implement preventative strategies to protect personal information.
- Cyber Safety Education and Prevention Public Cybercrime Education & Response SupportProvides user-friendly educational resources and practical advice to help individuals understand common scam patterns, improve online security, and implement preventative measures such as password managers, multi-factor authentication, and privacy settings to protect their accounts and personal information.
- Cyber Safety Education and Prevention Public Cybercrime Education & Response SupportProvides user-friendly educational resources, practical advice, and preventative measures to help individuals identify common scam patterns, improve online security, and protect their accounts and personal information.
- Cyber Safety Programs for Military and Veterans Tailored Cybersecurity Training for Specific PopulationsProvides tailored in-person or virtual training workshops, educational materials, and customized outreach programs focused on cybercrime prevention for military personnel and veteran communities.
- Cybercrime Victim Support and Recovery Public Cybercrime Education & Response SupportProvides comprehensive support and resources to individuals to help them recognize, report, and recover from various types of cybercrime, including romance scams, cryptocurrency investment scams, identity theft, online harassment, and hacked devices/accounts. This includes guidance on recovering stolen funds, repairing compromised accounts, and offering immediate action steps for hacked accounts.
- Cybercrime Victim Support and Recovery Public Cybercrime Education & Response SupportProvides comprehensive support and resources to individuals to help them recognize, report, and recover from various cybercrimes, including romance scams, cryptocurrency investment scams, identity theft, online harassment, hacked devices, and general financial loss due to cybercrime. This includes guidance on recovering stolen funds, repairing compromised accounts, and taking immediate action steps after an incident.
- Cybercrime Victim Support and Recovery Public Cybercrime Education & Response SupportProvides resources, guidance, and immediate action steps to help individuals recognize, report, and recover from various cybercrimes, including romance scams, cryptocurrency investment scams, identity theft, financial loss, hacked devices, and online harassment. This includes support for recovering stolen funds and repairing compromised accounts.
- Military and Veteran Cyber Safety Programs Tailored Cybersecurity Training for Specific PopulationsDelivers tailored in-person or virtual training workshops, distributes educational materials, and offers customized outreach programs specifically designed to meet the cybercrime prevention needs of military and veteran communities.
- Online Cybercrime Reporting Tool Cybercrime Victim Support ServicesOperates an online tool for individuals to report cybercrime incidents, encouraging reporting to authorities to aid in prosecution and victim support.
- Online Cybercrime Reporting Tool Public Cybercrime Education & Response SupportOperates an online tool for individuals to report scams and encourages reporting incidents to authorities to aid in prosecution and victim support.
- Online Cybercrime Reporting Tool Cybercrime Victim Support ServicesOperates an online tool for individuals to report cybercrime incidents, facilitating the reporting process and encouraging engagement with authorities for prosecution and victim support.
- Online Help Desk Cybercrime Victim Support ServicesProvides an online help desk staffed by trauma-informed personnel to answer questions related to cybercrime.
- Online Help Desk Cybercrime Victim Support ServicesProvides an online help desk staffed by trauma-informed personnel to answer questions from individuals affected by cybercrime.
- Online Help Desk for Cybercrime Support Cybercrime Victim Support ServicesProvides an online help desk staffed by trauma-informed personnel to answer questions and offer support to individuals affected by cybercrime.
- Romance Scam Recovery Support GroupsOperates free, counselor-led, trauma-informed peer support groups, typically 10 weeks long, for victims of romance fraud to connect, share experiences, and aid in recovery. This includes a private, monitored Facebook group for ongoing community and resource sharing.
- Romance Scam Recovery Support GroupsOperates free, counselor-led, trauma-informed peer support groups, including a 10-week program, for victims of romance fraud to connect, share experiences, and aid in recovery. This includes a private, monitored Facebook group for ongoing community support.
- Romance Scam Recovery Support GroupsOperates free, counselor-led, 10-week peer support groups for victims of romance fraud, connecting individuals who have experienced similar scams and providing a private, monitored Facebook group for ongoing community and resource sharing.
- Specialized Support for Military and Veteran Communities Tailored Cybersecurity Training for Specific PopulationsOffers tailored training workshops, educational materials, and customized outreach programs to address the specific cybercrime prevention and safety needs of military personnel and veterans.
- Victim Advocacy and Peer GuidanceFacilitates a volunteer group for past participants to advocate for change, share their stories, and guide current participants in recovery programs.
advocacy · 2
- Victim Advocacy and Community Building Cybercrime Victim Support ServicesOffers a volunteer group for participants to advocate for change, share their stories, and guide current participants, fostering a supportive community for cybercrime victims.
- Victim Advocacy and Community Building Cybercrime Victim Support ServicesFacilitates a volunteer group for participants to advocate for change, share their stories, and guide current participants, fostering a community of support and empowerment among cybercrime victims.
research · 3
- Cybercrime Research and Insights Research Report PublicationPublishes reports, such as the 2025 Insights Report, to analyze cybercrime trends and provide valuable information to the public and stakeholders.
- Cybercrime Research and Insights Research Report PublicationPublishes research reports, such as the 2025 Insights Report, to provide information and analysis on cybercrime trends.
- Cybercrime Research and Insights Research Report PublicationPublishes research, such as an annual Insights Report, to analyze cybercrime trends and provide relevant information.
strategies · 19
how they think
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- Advocacy Through Cybercrime Reporting reporting_to_enable_systemic_responseThe organization emphasizes the importance of reporting cybercrime to generate data for policy development, support law enforcement investigations, help apprehend perpetrators, and enable victims to access support and resources, thereby contributing to systemic response and advocacy.
- Advocacy Through Cybercrime Reporting reporting-to-enable-systemic-responseThe organization emphasizes the importance of reporting cybercrime to generate data for policy development, support law enforcement investigations, apprehend perpetrators, and help lawmakers understand cyber threats and allocate funds to combat cybercrime, while also connecting victims with recovery resources.
- Advocacy Through Cybercrime Reporting reporting_to_enable_systemic_responseThe organization emphasizes the importance of reporting cybercrime to generate data for policy development, support law enforcement investigations, facilitate prosecution, and help lawmakers understand threats and allocate resources to combat cybercrime.
- Ecosystem Collaboration and Empowerment ecosystem_collaboration_and_empowermentThe organization fosters collaboration, develops resources, and provides training within law enforcement and consumer protection ecosystems to empower individuals affected by cybercrime and connect victims with support and resources.
- Ecosystem Collaboration and Multi-Channel Outreach ecosystem_collaborationThe organization fosters collaboration and provides training within law enforcement and consumer protection ecosystems, and uses a multi-channel approach combining education, outreach, and organizational partnerships to deliver cybercrime prevention support.
- Holistic and Trauma-Informed Victim Support holistic_recovery_supportThe organization provides holistic support to cybercrime victims, including personalized resources, financial, legal, and mental health assistance, and trauma-informed intake processes and support groups to aid emotional recovery.
- Holistic and Trauma-Informed Victim Support and Recovery holistic_trauma_informed_supportThe organization provides comprehensive support to individuals affected by cybercrime, including personalized resources, trauma-informed intake and support groups, and guidance for emotional and financial recovery, connecting victims with various resources to mitigate damage.
- Pattern-Based Scam Detection and Guidance pattern_based_scam_detectionThe organization uses pattern recognition to identify common scam tactics and delivers actionable prevention guidance based on these identified patterns.
- Pattern-Based Scam Detection and Guidance pattern_based_scam_detectionThe organization uses pattern recognition to identify common scam tactics and delivers actionable prevention guidance, helping individuals recognize when cybercrime is happening.
- Peer Influence and Social Network Awareness peer_influenceThe organization employs a peer-influence and social network approach to spread scam awareness through personal relationships, leveraging trusted connections to disseminate information.
- Public Education and Awareness for Cybercrime Prevention public_education_and_awarenessThe organization uses a public education and awareness model to prevent cybercrime by equipping individuals with tools to identify and respond to scams, simplifying complex topics through user-friendly resources, and using pattern recognition to identify common scam tactics and deliver actionable prevention guidance.
- Public Education and Awareness for Cybercrime Prevention public_education_and_awarenessThe organization uses a public education and awareness model to prevent cybercrime by equipping individuals with tools to identify and respond to scams, simplifying complex topics, and raising awareness of common scam tactics and online security best practices.
- Recognize, Report, Recover Framework recognize_report_recover_frameworkThe organization guides victims through cybercrime response and recovery using a three-stage framework: recognize the cybercrime, report it to relevant authorities, and recover from its impacts, providing immediate action steps and resources for each stage.
- Recognize, Report, Recover Framework for Cybercrime Response recognize-report-recover frameworkThe organization uses a three-stage framework—recognize, report, recover—to guide victims through cybercrime response and recovery, providing immediate action steps and connecting them with resources.
- Recognize, Report, Recover Framework for Cybercrime Response recognize_report_recover_frameworkThe organization guides victims through cybercrime response and recovery using a three-stage framework: recognize, report, and recover. This includes providing immediate action steps, connecting victims with resources, and supporting emotional and financial recovery.
- Targeted Prevention at Vulnerable Transition Points transition_phase_targetingThe organization focuses cybercrime prevention efforts on specific vulnerable populations, such as military service members during career transitions, recognizing these periods as high-risk for online scams.
- Targeted Prevention at Vulnerable Transition Points transition-phase targetingThe organization targets cybercrime prevention efforts at key transition points, such as military career changes and the shift to civilian life, recognizing these as periods of increased vulnerability to online scams.
- Targeted Prevention at Vulnerable Transition Points transition_phase_targetingThe organization focuses cybercrime prevention efforts on key transition points, such as military career changes and the shift to civilian life, recognizing these as periods of increased vulnerability to online scams.
- Trauma-Informed Support trauma_informed_supportThe organization provides support through a trauma-informed lens, including an intake process with a trauma-informed facilitator and support groups led by counselors and trauma-informed facilitators to create a safe space for processing emotions.
named programs · 1
what they call their work
Romance Scam Recovery Group
Support group for victims of romance scams to connect with others who have had similar experiences and receive emotional support during recovery
relationships · 54
who they work with
- 211.org Partner — Refers individuals to 211.org for assistance with essential needs like food, shelter, and other support services.
- 211.org Partner — Refers victims to 211.org for assistance with essential needs like food and shelter.
- AARP Partner — Cites AARP Research survey data on U.S. consumers and gift card scams as a source.
- Air Force Aid Society, Inc. Partner — Program partner in the Military & Veteran Program.
- Army Emergency Relief Partner — Program partner in the Military & Veteran Program.
- Association of Military Banks of America Partner — Program partner in the Military & Veteran Program.
- Aura Partner — Partners with Aura to offer identity theft and online threat protection services to victims.
- Aura Partner — Recommends Aura for all-in-one protection from identity theft, scams, and online threats.
- Aura Partner — Recommends Aura for identity theft, scams, and online threat protection.
- Aura Partner — Recommends Aura for monitoring personal information and all-in-one protection from identity theft, scams, and online threats.
- Aura Partner — Recommends Aura for personal information monitoring and all-in-one protection from identity theft, scams, and online threats.
- Booking.com Partner — Marnie Wilking, Chief Information Security Officer at Booking.com, serves on the board of directors.
- Credit.org Partner — Partners with Credit.org to connect victims with credit counseling services.
- Credit.org Partner — Recommends Credit.org for credit counseling services to help assess financial situations and develop recovery plans.
- Credit.org Partner — Refers individuals to Credit.org for credit counseling services.
- Credit.org Partner — Refers victims to Credit.org for credit counseling services.
- Disabled American Veterans Partner — Program partner in the Military & Veteran Program.
- EDB Partner — Jacqueline Morgan, Customer Experience Portfolio Strategist at EDB, serves on the board of directors.
- Equifax Government — Advises victims to freeze credit with Equifax, one of the major credit bureaus.
- Equifax Partner — Advises individuals to freeze credit with Equifax in case of identity theft.
- Experian Government — Advises victims to freeze credit with Experian, one of the major credit bureaus.
- Experian Partner — Advises individuals to freeze credit with Experian in case of identity theft.
- FBI IC3 Government — Directs individuals to report cybercrime incidents to the FBI IC3.
- FBI IC3 Government — Directs individuals to report cybercrime incidents to the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center.
- FBI IC3 Government — Directs individuals to report cybercrime to the FBI IC3.
- FBI IC3 Government — Encourages reporting cybercrime to the FBI IC3.
- FBI IC3 Partner — Directs individuals to report cybercrime to the FBI IC3.
- FBI IC3 Partner — Directs victims to report crypto investment scams to the FBI IC3.
- FBI IC3 Partner — Directs victims to report cybercrime to the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3).
- FGS Partner — Grant Schneider, President and CEO of FGS, serves on the board of directors.
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