Patrycja Toczek

Published Author Therapist, Clinical Leader, Australia

Title: The world of online scamming: how scamming uses modern technology and psychology of persuasion to manipulate victims. -Trauma informed case analysis illustrating dangers of online grooming and exploitation of trust in. the online world

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Biography

Patrycja Toczek is an experienced mental health professional with over 20 years of expertise in human services, specialising in mental health and trauma. Her qualifications include a Master of Arts in Literature and Languages from Adam Mickiewicz University, a Bachelor of Social Work from The University of Melbourne, and a Master in Clinical Family Therapy from La Trobe University.
She has presented at international forums, including the 10th International Social Work Conference, where she spoke on “On the Frontline of the Housing Crisis” and “The Impact of Scamming: The Traps of Modern Technology.”
Patrycja is also the author of CryptoQueen: You Are a Mark, a true-crime inspired nonfiction work exploring online scams, trauma, social justice, and human resilience through the perspective of victims.

Abstract

Scamming has become a growing global issue world-wide.Australians lost $3.1 8-/1/39/-92aris 72o scams in 2022, an 80% increase from the previou year. 9with an additiona/2/-3$357 million spent on the aftermath. Davidson & Ken/-32/nedy's (223) data shows that 96% of Australians were exposed to scams from 2016 to 2021.
ACCC's Targeting Scam Report released in April 2023 showed record losses to scams in Australia in 2022. Collaborative efforts by the government, law enforcement, and private sector are recommended for better community and individual support.
This presentation highlights the need to better underst3 to scams and the profound experiences of victims. Additionally, it emphasizes how current approaches to scamming can keep victims locked in traumatic patterns with dire consequences for their mental well-being, general sense of safety and connectness. 

This workshop seeks to examine: 
- the impact scamming has on the individual through understanding the trauma resulting from the experience   
- understanding the consequences of scamming on the individual including personal, emotional, interrelation, and financial aspects as well as intergenerational consequences on the family system 
- the best way of supporting individuals affected by scamming 
- existing supports and how to formulate more holistic and systemically orientated support addressing the trauma as experienced by individuals, families and communities