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- What To Do if You Were Scammed | Consumer Advice
Find out what to do if you paid someone you think is a scammer, or if you gave a scammer your personal information or access to your computer or phone The FTC will never threaten you, say you must transfer your money to “protect it,” or tell you to withdraw cash or buy gold and give it to someone That’s a scam Scammers can be very convincing
- Learn where to report a scam - USAGov
Use USA gov’s scam reporting tool to identify a scam and help you find the right government agency or consumer organization to report it
- Common Frauds and Scams — FBI
Learn about some of the most common frauds and scams that the FBI encounters—as well as tips to help you stay safe and what to do if you're a victim If you or someone you know has been a victim
- What to Do If You’ve Been Scammed Online: 5 Steps to Take ASAP
Discover the proper measures to take when scammed online, where to report the incident, and how to minimize the damage, all in this free guide
- If You Were Scammed - consumer. gov
Scammers can be very convincing They call, email, and text you trying to get money or personal information — like your Social Security or account numbers And they're good at what they do If you paid or sent money to someone you think is a scammer, you might not get it back
- What To Do If You’ve Been Targeted by a Scam: 7 Steps to Protect . . .
How do I know if I’ve been scammed? If you’ve sent money, shared personal information, or clicked a link and now feel uneasy, it’s worth taking steps to protect yourself—even if you’re not sure yet whether it was a scam
- I think I or someone I know was the victim of a scam or financial . . .
If you suspect you’ve been scammed, there are a few steps you should take right away including contacting law enforcement and other authorities
- What To Do if You Were Scammed - Federal Trade Commission
scammer your personal information or access to your computer or phone Scammers can be very convincing They call, email, and send us text messages trying to get our money or sensitive personal information — like our Social Security or account numbers And they’re good at what they do
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