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Acting quickly matters more than embarrassment. Scammers are skilled at creating pressure. Choose what happened to see general next steps.

These are general educational steps. The End Scams Project cannot investigate incidents, recover money, or guarantee any outcome.

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FTC Fraud Reporting

Report fraud to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.

reportfraud.ftc.gov

Identity Theft Recovery

Official U.S. government identity-theft recovery steps and plans.

identitytheft.gov

FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center

Report internet-enabled crime to the FBI's IC3.

ic3.gov

National Elder Fraud Hotline

U.S. Department of Justice hotline for older adults affected by fraud.

Phone: 833-372-8311

Emergency services

For immediate danger, call 911 or local emergency services.

Phone: 911