How do I report a scammer who took money?
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is the main agency that collects scam reports. Report the scam to the FTC online, or by phone at 1-877-382-4357 (9:00 AM – 8:00 PM, ET).
What should I do if I am a victim of romance scam?
If you suspect an online relationship is a scam, stop all contact immediately. If you are the victim of a romance scam, file a complaint with the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3).
Can I send money to Nigeria from someone I never met?
If this is someone you have not met personally, we urge you to stop corresponding with whoever sent the message, and please do not send any money to Nigeria. In addition, do not believe that you have won a lottery you never entered or inherited money from someone you’ve never met or heard of.
What to do if you get scammed on dating apps?
If you think it’s a scam, report it the FTC at ftc.gov/complaint. Notify the website or app where you met the scammer, too. If you paid a romance scammer with a gift card, contact the company that issued the card right away. Tell them you paid a scammer with the gift card and ask if they can refund your money.
Will I get my money back if I get scammed?
There is no guarantee that you’ll get any money back and you certainly won’t get your time back, but you can potentially help to stop any future scams from occurring by providing information that can help shut down these operations. Follow me on Twitter or LinkedIn . Check out my website .
What should I do if someone is scamming Me on Instagram?
Do a reverse image search of the person’ profile picture to see if it’s associated with another name or with details that don’t match up – those are signs of a scam. If you think it’s a scam, report it the FTC at ftc.gov/complaint. Notify the website or app where you met the scammer,…