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    Emergency Help

    Find the right authorities to contact when you or someone you know has been targeted by a scam. Select your region and country below.

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    If You've Been Scammed, Act Fast

    1

    Stay Calm and Act Quickly

    The first few hours are critical. Stay calm and work through these steps methodically.

    2

    Stop All Communication

    Immediately stop responding to the scammer. Do not click any more links or provide additional information.

    3

    Secure Your Accounts

    Change passwords for any accounts that may be compromised. Start with your email and banking.

    4

    Contact Your Bank

    If you shared financial information or sent money, call your bank immediately to report fraud.

    Report to Authorities in Your Country

    Select your country to see official fraud reporting agencies and emergency contacts.

    Contact details sourced from official government websites. We recommend verifying phone numbers on the agency's official website before calling, as numbers may change.

    What Happened? Find Your Situation

    Gave Out Personal Information

    • Place a fraud alert on your credit reports
    • Consider freezing your credit to prevent new accounts being opened
    • Monitor your credit reports for unauthorized accounts
    • Watch for unexpected bills or collection notices

    Sent Money via Wire, Gift Cards, or Crypto

    • Contact your bank or the wire transfer service immediately
    • Report gift card fraud to the retailer as they may be able to recover funds
    • For crypto, report to the exchange used for the transaction
    • Unfortunately, these payments are often unrecoverable so focus on preventing further loss

    Clicked a Suspicious Link

    • Run antivirus software immediately and do a full system scan
    • Change passwords for important accounts from a different device
    • Watch for unusual activity on your accounts
    • If you entered credentials, assume that account is compromised

    Downloaded Suspicious Software

    • Disconnect from the internet immediately
    • Run antivirus software in safe mode
    • Consider professional help to clean your device
    • Change all passwords from a clean device after cleanup

    You're Not Alone

    Scams happen to millions of smart, careful people every year. Taking action now is the best thing you can do.

    Don't see your country listed? Search for your country's name along with "report fraud" or "cybercrime reporting" to find official resources.