Episode 79 - Hope on the Horizon, Learning how to Think and NOT WHAT TO THINK, Rule of Thirds, Nostalgia's Importance, Tax information, and President Trump's Executive Order

Brian and Mike discuss how to think and not what to think, grouping by thirds and exciting news about Tax Law proposals and President Trump's Executive order. Things are changing slowly.

Articles referred to during the show: New tax information for 2026: https://fightcybercrime.org/blog/the-hidden-tax-burden-of-cybercrime/

President Trump's Executive Order (GREAT NEWS): https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2026/03/combating-cybercrime-fraud-and-predatory-schemes-against-american-citizens/

Check out the latest DOJ Forfeitures: https://www.justice.gov/usao-edny/pr/chairman-prince-group-indicted-operating-cambodian-forced-labor-scam-compounds-engaged

CCP Likely Enabling Industrial Cyber Scamming of US Nationals, Say Experts

https://link.theepochtimes.com/mkt_app/article/ccp-likely-enabling-industrial-cyber-scamming-of-us-nationals-say-experts-5840377?utm_medium=app&c=share_pos2&pid=iOS_app_share&utm_source=iOS_app_share

Additional Resource from the NY Post North Korea also behind the email and text shams! https://nypost.com/2025/05/01/us-news/north-korea-linked-gang-stole-billions-from-americans-through-romance-scams-online-schemes/

If you have any comments or want to tell your story, email please: ccsarp@pm.me

Check out this resource for understanding loneliness. https://www.campaigntoendloneliness.org

Check out our website www.ccsarp.com

Check out CCSARP on X: @C2SARP: https://x.com/C2SARP

If you need support, need to report your scam, or want to learn more, head over to www.fightcybercrime.org. This organization was my lighthouse to finding my way back to being me. Shout out to Aly, Kim, and Pat, who work tirelessly to stop cybercrime and help victims become survivors.

Check out Cathy Wilson's Website:

https://www.scamsurvivorhealing.com

Read Cathy Wilson's book:

https://a.co/d/f0GMGbo

Please share and subscribe this podcast on the following:

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ccsarps-podcast/id1772603440

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Episode 78 - The Importance of Discernment and Accepting Reality As you Progress Down the Road of Recovery

Brian and Mike discuss the importance of staying grounded in reality as you continue on your road to recovery. Be sure to follow and share!

Check out the latest DOJ Forfeitures: https://www.justice.gov/usao-edny/pr/chairman-prince-group-indicted-operating-cambodian-forced-labor-scam-compounds-engaged

CCP Likely Enabling Industrial Cyber Scamming of US Nationals, Say Experts

https://link.theepochtimes.com/mkt_app/article/ccp-likely-enabling-industrial-cyber-scamming-of-us-nationals-say-experts-5840377?utm_medium=app&c=share_pos2&pid=iOS_app_share&utm_source=iOS_app_share

Additional Resource from the NY Post North Korea also behind the email and text shams! https://nypost.com/2025/05/01/us-news/north-korea-linked-gang-stole-billions-from-americans-through-romance-scams-online-schemes/

If you have any comments or want to tell your story, email please: ccsarp@pm.me

Check out this resource for understanding loneliness. https://www.campaigntoendloneliness.org

Check out our website www.ccsarp.com

Check out CCSARP on X: @C2SARP: https://x.com/C2SARP

If you need support, need to report your scam, or want to learn more, head over to www.fightcybercrime.org. This organization was my lighthouse to finding my way back to being me. Shout out to Aly, Kim, and Pat, who work tirelessly to stop cybercrime and help victims become survivors.

Check out Cathy Wilson's Website:

https://www.scamsurvivorhealing.com

Read Cathy Wilson's book:

https://a.co/d/f0GMGbo

Please share and subscribe this podcast on the following:

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ccsarps-podcast/id1772603440

Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7jfa16t7zSdwYawmsDjeqX

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Episode 77 - Despite More Daylight Coming, The Evil Scammers Keep Coming

Brian and Mike discuss the importance of staying vigilant against incoming scams targeting your email inbox. Other topics covered are how to protect ourselves, and when life becomes routine. Remember to follow and share.

Check out the FightCyberCrime.org statistics discussed on the show: https://mcusercontent.com/5582dc14c37e7a46af9328cc7/files/a782fae9-5f0d-0aff-2a87-2f599e555689/2025_RSRG_Insight_Report.01.pdf?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_campaign=82b3d962ca-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2025_11_20_05_32_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-fa16fed3c4-516471964

Check out the latest DOJ Forfeitures: https://www.justice.gov/usao-edny/pr/chairman-prince-group-indicted-operating-cambodian-forced-labor-scam-compounds-engaged

CCP Likely Enabling Industrial Cyber Scamming of US Nationals, Say Experts

https://link.theepochtimes.com/mkt_app/article/ccp-likely-enabling-industrial-cyber-scamming-of-us-nationals-say-experts-5840377?utm_medium=app&c=share_pos2&pid=iOS_app_share&utm_source=iOS_app_share

Additional Resource from the NY Post North Korea also behind the email and text shams! https://nypost.com/2025/05/01/us-news/north-korea-linked-gang-stole-billions-from-americans-through-romance-scams-online-schemes/

If you have any comments or want to tell your story, email please: ccsarp@pm.me

Check out this resource for understanding loneliness. https://www.campaigntoendloneliness.org

Check out our website www.ccsarp.com

Check out CCSARP on X: @C2SARP: https://x.com/C2SARP

If you need support, need to report your scam, or want to learn more, head over to www.fightcybercrime.org. This organization was my lighthouse to finding my way back to being me. Shout out to Aly, Kim, and Pat, who work tirelessly to stop cybercrime and help victims become survivors.

Check out Cathy Wilson's Website:

https://www.scamsurvivorhealing.com

Read Cathy Wilson's book:

https://a.co/d/f0GMGbo

Please share and subscribe this podcast on the following:

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ccsarps-podcast/id1772603440

Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7jfa16t7zSdwYawmsDjeqX

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Episode 76 -Understanding Surveys And How Scammees Can Make Progress In Their Recovery

Brian and Mike discuss the importance of using data and survey results to aid scammees on their road to recovery. Be sure to share and subscribe.

Check out the FightCyberCrime.org statistics discussed on the show: https://mcusercontent.com/5582dc14c37e7a46af9328cc7/files/a782fae9-5f0d-0aff-2a87-2f599e555689/2025_RSRG_Insight_Report.01.pdf?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_campaign=82b3d962ca-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2025_11_20_05_32_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-fa16fed3c4-516471964

Check out the latest DOJ Forfeitures: https://www.justice.gov/usao-edny/pr/chairman-prince-group-indicted-operating-cambodian-forced-labor-scam-compounds-engaged

CCP Likely Enabling Industrial Cyber Scamming of US Nationals, Say Experts

https://link.theepochtimes.com/mkt_app/article/ccp-likely-enabling-industrial-cyber-scamming-of-us-nationals-say-experts-5840377?utm_medium=app&c=share_pos2&pid=iOS_app_share&utm_source=iOS_app_share

Additional Resource from the NY Post North Korea also behind the email and text shams! https://nypost.com/2025/05/01/us-news/north-korea-linked-gang-stole-billions-from-americans-through-romance-scams-online-schemes/

If you have any comments or want to tell your story, email please: ccsarp@pm.me

Check out this resource for understanding loneliness. https://www.campaigntoendloneliness.org

Check out our website www.ccsarp.com

Check out CCSARP on X: @C2SARP: https://x.com/C2SARP

If you need support, need to report your scam, or want to learn more, head over to www.fightcybercrime.org. This organization was my lighthouse to finding my way back to being me. Shout out to Aly, Kim, and Pat, who work tirelessly to stop cybercrime and help victims become survivors.

Check out Cathy Wilson's Website:

https://www.scamsurvivorhealing.com

Read Cathy Wilson's book:

https://a.co/d/f0GMGbo

Please share and subscribe this podcast on the following:

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ccsarps-podcast/id1772603440

Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7jfa16t7zSdwYawmsDjeqX

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Episode 75 - Let's Talk About TAXES and how it affects SCAMMEES!

Brian and Mike discuss everyone's least favorite time of the year. Tax Returns and the unjust treatment of Scammees. Brian shares his personal experience dealing with the IRS. Remember, Brian is not giving tax advice, and all statements are his and Mike's personal opinions.

Check out the latest DOJ Forfeitures: https://www.justice.gov/usao-edny/pr/chairman-prince-group-indicted-operating-cambodian-forced-labor-scam-compounds-engaged

CCP Likely Enabling Industrial Cyber Scamming of US Nationals, Say Experts

https://link.theepochtimes.com/mkt_app/article/ccp-likely-enabling-industrial-cyber-scamming-of-us-nationals-say-experts-5840377?utm_medium=app&c=share_pos2&pid=iOS_app_share&utm_source=iOS_app_share

Additional Resource from the NY Post North Korea also behind the email and text shams! https://nypost.com/2025/05/01/us-news/north-korea-linked-gang-stole-billions-from-americans-through-romance-scams-online-schemes/

If you have any comments or want to tell your story, email please: ccsarp@pm.me

Check out this resource for understanding loneliness. https://www.campaigntoendloneliness.org

Check out our website www.ccsarp.com

Check out CCSARP on X: @C2SARP: https://x.com/C2SARP

If you need support, need to report your scam, or want to learn more, head over to www.fightcybercrime.org. This organization was my lighthouse to finding my way back to being me. Shout out to Aly, Kim, and Pat, who work tirelessly to stop cybercrime and help victims become survivors.

Check out Cathy Wilson's Website:

https://www.scamsurvivorhealing.com

Read Cathy Wilson's book:

https://a.co/d/f0GMGbo

Please share and subscribe this podcast on the following:

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ccsarps-podcast/id1772603440

Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7jfa16t7zSdwYawmsDjeqX

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Episode 74 - A Milestone Reached in MY Recovery: Discernment

Brian and Mike discuss National Single Awareness Day (Valentine's Day) and how scams still occur, but developing discernment is an important milestone that indicates how far you have come on your journey of recovery.

Highlighted Articles Discussed During the Podcast:

Song Discussed in this Episode, developed by AI and NOT REAL: Simon Cowell in Tears As Michael Bennett Sings “After I Pass Away” | America’s Got Talent

Check out the latest DOJ Forfeitures: https://www.justice.gov/usao-edny/pr/chairman-prince-group-indicted-operating-cambodian-forced-labor-scam-compounds-engaged

CCP Likely Enabling Industrial Cyber Scamming of US Nationals, Say Experts

https://link.theepochtimes.com/mkt_app/article/ccp-likely-enabling-industrial-cyber-scamming-of-us-nationals-say-experts-5840377?utm_medium=app&c=share_pos2&pid=iOS_app_share&utm_source=iOS_app_share

Additional Resource from the NY Post North Korea also behind the email and text shams! https://nypost.com/2025/05/01/us-news/north-korea-linked-gang-stole-billions-from-americans-through-romance-scams-online-schemes/

If you have any comments or want to tell your story, email please: ccsarp@pm.me

Check out this resource for understanding loneliness. https://www.campaigntoendloneliness.org

Check out our website www.ccsarp.com

Check out CCSARP on X: @C2SARP: https://x.com/C2SARP

If you need support, need to report your scam, or want to learn more, head over to www.fightcybercrime.org. This organization was my lighthouse to finding my way back to being me. Shout out to Aly, Kim, and Pat, who work tirelessly to stop cybercrime and help victims become survivors.

Check out Cathy Wilson's Website:

https://www.scamsurvivorhealing.com

Read Cathy Wilson's book:

https://a.co/d/f0GMGbo

Please share and subscribe this podcast on the following:

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ccsarps-podcast/id1772603440

Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7jfa16t7zSdwYawmsDjeqX

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Episode 73 - #CCSARP Speaks With Dolores

Brian and Mike welcome Dolores to the podcast. Please take the time to listen to her story. Follow and share her inspiration and bravery so Evil Scammers cannot scam good-hearted Scammees.

Highlighted Articles Discussed During the Podcast:

Article Sent to CCSARP by Dolores (Hat Tip): https://apple.news/A_wYOMb7FR72XiOH21ekTvg

Check out the latest DOJ Forfeitures: https://www.justice.gov/usao-edny/pr/chairman-prince-group-indicted-operating-cambodian-forced-labor-scam-compounds-engaged

CCP Likely Enabling Industrial Cyber Scamming of US Nationals, Say Experts

https://link.theepochtimes.com/mkt_app/article/ccp-likely-enabling-industrial-cyber-scamming-of-us-nationals-say-experts-5840377?utm_medium=app&c=share_pos2&pid=iOS_app_share&utm_source=iOS_app_share

Additional Resource from the NY Post North Korea also behind the email and text shams! https://nypost.com/2025/05/01/us-news/north-korea-linked-gang-stole-billions-from-americans-through-romance-scams-online-schemes/

If you have any comments or want to tell your story, email please: ccsarp@pm.me

Check out this resource for understanding loneliness. https://www.campaigntoendloneliness.org

Check out our website www.ccsarp.com

Check out CCSARP on X: @C2SARP: https://x.com/C2SARP

If you need support, need to report your scam, or want to learn more, head over to www.fightcybercrime.org. This organization was my lighthouse to finding my way back to being me. Shout out to Aly, Kim, and Pat, who work tirelessly to stop cybercrime and help victims become survivors.

Check out Cathy Wilson's Website:

https://www.scamsurvivorhealing.com

Read Cathy Wilson's book:

https://a.co/d/f0GMGbo

Please share and subscribe this podcast on the following:

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ccsarps-podcast/id1772603440

Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7jfa16t7zSdwYawmsDjeqX

Podbean. https://r4j68.app.goo.gl/?link=https%3A%2F%2FCCSARP.podbean.com%3Faction%3DopenPodcast%26podcastId%3Dpbblog19512328%26podcastIdTag%3Dhxbt7&dfl=https%3A%2F%2FCCSARP.podbean.com&utm_campaign=pb_web&utm_source=podbean_web&utm_medium=dlink&imv=670&amv=530&isi=973361050&ibi=com.podbean.app.podcast&ipbi=com.podbean.app.podcast&apn=com.podbean.app.podcast

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Episode 72 - The Journey To Recovery Takes Time and There Are MANY Bumps Along

Brian takes the conn and talks about when well-laid plans need to be changed and the importance of understanding that it all works out in the end.

Here is the Article Brian wrote for his Substack we referenced.

https://open.substack.com/pub/bravogolf592/p/its-time-to-follow-the-10th-man?r=ms2oi&utm_medium=ios&shareImageVariant=overlay

Highlighted Articles Discussed During the Podcast:

Article Sent to CCSARP by Dolores (Hat Tip): https://apple.news/A_wYOMb7FR72XiOH21ekTvg

Check out the latest DOJ Forfeitures: https://www.justice.gov/usao-edny/pr/chairman-prince-group-indicted-operating-cambodian-forced-labor-scam-compounds-engaged

CCP Likely Enabling Industrial Cyber Scamming of US Nationals, Say Experts

https://link.theepochtimes.com/mkt_app/article/ccp-likely-enabling-industrial-cyber-scamming-of-us-nationals-say-experts-5840377?utm_medium=app&c=share_pos2&pid=iOS_app_share&utm_source=iOS_app_share

Additional Resource from the NY Post North Korea also behind the email and text shams! https://nypost.com/2025/05/01/us-news/north-korea-linked-gang-stole-billions-from-americans-through-romance-scams-online-schemes/

If you have any comments or want to tell your story, email please: ccsarp@pm.me

Check out this resource for understanding loneliness. https://www.campaigntoendloneliness.org

Check out our website www.ccsarp.com

Check out CCSARP on X: @C2SARP: https://x.com/C2SARP

If you need support, need to report your scam, or want to learn more, head over to www.fightcybercrime.org. This organization was my lighthouse to finding my way back to being me. Shout out to Aly, Kim, and Pat, who work tirelessly to stop cybercrime and help victims become survivors.

Check out Cathy Wilson's Website:

https://www.scamsurvivorhealing.com

Read Cathy Wilson's book:

https://a.co/d/f0GMGbo

Please share and subscribe this podcast on the following:

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ccsarps-podcast/id1772603440

Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7jfa16t7zSdwYawmsDjeqX

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