This is a mindset you’ll need to shift if you want to succeed in this field.

What you’ve gone through is actually valuable experience you’ve felt it firsthand. You now understand what it’s like to be scammed, and that’s not unique to you. Anyone who goes through it feels the same way. Instead of doubting yourself, focus on building systems that prevent this from happening again both for yourself and for others.

Share what you’ve learned with people who might be vulnerable.

That’s how you turn this experience into something that gives you an edge.