Have You Been Scammed?
Dos and Don’ts After a Scam
What To Do:
Report the fraud
Let people who can help you know about the scam. Reporting the deception can stop more individuals from being victimized. Start by contacting your bank and the Federal Trade Commission at https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/#/ You may also want to report losses to local police or your State Consumer Protection Office at https://www.usa.gov/ state-consumer.
Work with your bank to recover lost funds
Contact your financial service provider to let them know what happened. Although there is no guarantee, they are often able to help recover your funds if you get in touch quickly.
Change passwords and ignore unknown calls
After a scam, change your passwords, replace any compromised credit cards, and block calls from unknown numbers to avoid getting scammed again
What Not To Do:
Be embarrassed
Fraudsters are convincing, and millions of people fall victim to their tactics every year. Although it is unsettling to be taken in by a scam, don’t let those uncomfortable feelings stop you from taking action.
Stay silent
Talking to family and friends that you trust about your experience can help you move on. Remember–they encounter scams too. Sharing your story can raise awareness and keep your loved ones safe.
Stop using all devices
Getting scammed can shake you up, but don’t let it shut you down. Devices are still safe and useful if you take precautions.
In the United States, several government agencies investigate complaints. Report your experience to one of the following
Medicare-related fraud: U.S. Department of Health 800-HHS-TIPS • (800-447-8477) • oig.hhs.gov/fraud/report-fraud IRS impersonators: Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA). 800-366-4484 • treasury.gov/tigta/reportcrime_misconduct.shtml I
Social Security scams: Social Security Administration 1-800-269-0271• https://oig.ssa.gov/ General scams: The Federal Trade Commission 877-FTC-HELP (382-4357) • ftccomplaintassistant.gov
Report the fraud
Let people who can help you know about the scam. Reporting the deception can stop more individuals from being victimized. Start by contacting your bank and the Federal Trade Commission at https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/#/ You may also want to report losses to local police or your State Consumer Protection Office at https://www.usa.gov/ state-consumer.
Work with your bank to recover lost funds
Contact your financial service provider to let them know what happened. Although there is no guarantee, they are often able to help recover your funds if you get in touch quickly.
Change passwords and ignore unknown calls
After a scam, change your passwords, replace any compromised credit cards, and block calls from unknown numbers to avoid getting scammed again
What Not To Do:
Be embarrassed
Fraudsters are convincing, and millions of people fall victim to their tactics every year. Although it is unsettling to be taken in by a scam, don’t let those uncomfortable feelings stop you from taking action.
Stay silent
Talking to family and friends that you trust about your experience can help you move on. Remember–they encounter scams too. Sharing your story can raise awareness and keep your loved ones safe.
Stop using all devices
Getting scammed can shake you up, but don’t let it shut you down. Devices are still safe and useful if you take precautions.
In the United States, several government agencies investigate complaints. Report your experience to one of the following
Medicare-related fraud: U.S. Department of Health 800-HHS-TIPS • (800-447-8477) • oig.hhs.gov/fraud/report-fraud IRS impersonators: Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA). 800-366-4484 • treasury.gov/tigta/reportcrime_misconduct.shtml I
Social Security scams: Social Security Administration 1-800-269-0271• https://oig.ssa.gov/ General scams: The Federal Trade Commission 877-FTC-HELP (382-4357) • ftccomplaintassistant.gov
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