Losing a significant amount of money, whether through an investment gone wrong, a sophisticated scam, or an unforeseen business collapse, is more than just a financial setback.

It's a deeply unsettling event that can shake one's confidence and sense of security to the core.

We won't even discuss high blood pressure and ulcers; that's a story for another day.

From shared stories, you'll quickly realise that, unfortunately, most of us are not immune to schemes that prey on our hope and trust.