Scam Response

There are Solutions

If you’ve paid a scammer, don’t panic — there are steps you can take, like following the Reporting section below. Sometimes you can recover your money, but the harsh reality is that only about 4% of victims ever get it back. The best thing you can do is report it and talk about it. Tell everyone you know. Own your story. Yes, you were scammed, but by sharing how it happened, you help others stay safe and can learn how to not repeat the past.

Where to Report

Follow These Links Depending on the Type of Scam

Identity Theft

Follow the link to the Federal Trade Commission if someone steals your personal information and is trying to impersonate you.
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Internet Fraud

The Internet Crime Complaint Center (run by the FBI) will fight to recover your lost money online and add to the case against the online scammer.
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Securities Fraud

This SEC form helps them gain data on prevalent security scams so they can bring justice to the scammer. Use the button to learn more
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General Scams

Scams can range in a variety of ways. If your scam doesn't match the previous descriptions, use this FBI form to help their investigation.
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We Want to Hear Your Story 

Tell us in the form below if you would like to include information on your scam experience so that we can include the testimonials in our presentations. Or, if you are simply interested in telling us a scam-avoiding tip that we didn't include, we are all ears!