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Action-oriented playbooks for after a scam. Start with the first 10 minutes, then work through reporting, securing accounts, and protecting yourself from recovery scams.
The fastest actions matter most. Stop, secure your money, and preserve evidence immediately.
After the immediate steps, lock down accounts, report fully, and protect against follow-on fraud.
Reach your bank safely, report the fraud clearly, and ask the right questions to protect your money.
Good evidence helps your bank, the police, and platforms act — capture it before anything disappears.
Where and how to report scams to banks, national fraud services, platforms, and regulators.
After a scam you may be targeted again by fake 'recovery' agents. Learn how to spot and avoid them.
Crypto transfers are usually irreversible, and 'crypto recovery experts' are typically a second scam.
Practical and emotional recovery after a romance scam — without shame, and safe from recovery scammers.
Recover after a task, recruiter, or fake-job scam — protect your money, data, and from mule liability.
If you shared ID or personal data, act to prevent and limit identity theft.
If you let someone control your device, disconnect, secure your money, and clean up safely.
How card chargebacks and disputes work, when they apply, and how to give yourself the best chance.