Beyond the Crime - What Victims Really Face
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Springbrook Room - In-Person Only
| Tuesday, June 23, 2026 |
| 1:30 PM - 1:50 PM |
Overview
Kylee Dennis, Two Face Investigations
Details
Scams are psychological crimes: they exploit universal human emotions and cognitive biases, not victim stupidity. Fraudsters use trust, love, fear, and authority to override logic and judgment.
The aftermath is multilayered. Financial loss is only the beginning. Victims face emotional trauma, identity crises, and systemic neglect that require trauma-informed support.
Mental health professionals are vital in this fight. Clinicians must normalize victimhood, dismantle shame, and advocate for justice. Empathy, validation, and education are powerful tools to help survivors rebuild trust, reclaim identity, and move toward healing beyond the financial recovery.
Presenter
Mrs Kylee Dennis
Founder
Two Face Investigations
Beyond the Crime - What Victims Really Face
Biography
Kylee Dennis is a former New South Wales Police detective with fourteen years in high-risk investigations, crisis negotiation, and child protection. After leaving law enforcement, she created Two Face Investigations, a platform that uncovers online romance scams and supports victims who face lasting emotional strain. Kylee blends investigative insight with empathy to reveal the psychological toll of digital deception. Her talks focus on restoring confidence, recognising manipulation, and building resilience. Guided by compassion and prevention, she helps audiences explore the link between mental health and the emotional wounds left by online fraud.
