Inside the Mind of a Therapist Who Thinks Scammers Might Just Need a Hug – or Therapy!
I sent the email below to five scammers: The book marketer, the incredibly famous author, my tech guy’s Big Five acquisitions editor, someone pretending to be a publisher at HarperCollins, and the fake author of a series of children’s books that resulted in a television show.
From: [Me]
Sent: Thursday, June 4, 2026 2:47 PM
To: [Scammer]
Subject: An End to Your Shame
Dear [Scammer],
I feel your pain! What a travesty to your self-esteem, when your CV lists only acts of fraud and deception. But I offer an end to your disgrace. It’s S.C.A.R.E., the Scammers and Con Artists Recovery Experience. In weekly Zoom meetings, you will meet fellow scammers, share heartfelt stories about your life of ignominy, learn coping skills when you are shunned at family gatherings, and when your neighbors cross the street to avoid you. Help is just an email away. Please contact me to discuss the particulars of our recovery packages.
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