Psychology of Cybercrime Companion Guide Download

Join us for an important conversation with FightCyberCrime.org executive director Ally Armeson and director of clinical programs and trauma recovery Dr. Jen Lawrence, as well as Bob Blancato with the Elder Justice Coalition to talk about cybercrime.

This presentation combines data-driven and clinical perspectives on the impact of online fraud on older adults and the requirements for meaningful recovery. While the session addresses online crime broadly, it also discusses the most devastating cases, including romance fraud and crypto investment fraud, where the psychological and financial harm can be life-altering.

The presentation covers the psychology scammers use to manipulate victims, why breaking free from a complicated relationship fraud is far harder than it looks, and what the emotional and financial aftermath actually feels like from the inside. Drawing on five years of survivor data and program outcomes, presenters share what structured recovery looks like and why it is the missing layer of consumer protection.

The session also addresses current gaps in federal law that leave fraud victims without adequate rights or support. Current legislative efforts are highlighted alongside concrete steps that elder justice advocates and professionals can take to move the needle. The session is designed to be practical and actionable, giving the audience concrete language, referral pathways and policy talking points they can use immediately in their work with older adults.