About Victim
The word victim refers to a person who experiences harm, injury, or suffering without their consent or control. It also applies to people who are exposed to violence or abuse as a result of their social, economic, or cultural status. It is used in a variety of settings including criminal justice, disasters and emergencies, and counseling and recovery programs. The term victim is often contrasted with survivor, which centers on empowerment and resilience.
Victims should be offered appropriate rights and remedies through governmental, private or community-based mechanisms. In particular, victims should be provided with restitution or compensation as well as material, medical, psychological and social assistance. States should consider enacting or strengthening legislation that prohibits abusive abuses of power and that provides victims with compensation, while ensuring their right to legal redress.
Victims of fraud should always verify requests from companies or individuals asking for personal information by contacting the company directly to ensure their authenticity. It is also a good idea to protect personal devices, such as computers and smartphones, by installing anti-virus and malware software, creating passwords, and keeping operating systems up-to-date. To reduce your vulnerability, stay alert and be aware of your surroundings when traveling alone or in high-risk situations such as walking at night or near bushes, doors, or windows where someone could hide. Also, avoid giving out your personal information or clicking on unknown links sent via email or text. These can be the bait for scammers using social engineering techniques to gain access to your information.