7 Steps You Need to Immediately Take if you Have been a Victim of an Online Scam
If you suspect a scam, there are a few important steps you should take right away:
- Call your financial institutions and make them aware of the scam.
- Freeze your credit by calling the three credit bureaus.
- Contact your local police or sheriff’s office to report the scam.
- In case of Identity theft file a complaint with IdentityTheft.gov
- File a complaint with the FTC online
- File a complaint with the FBI online
- File a complaint with your state attorney general office Find AG
Because all scams are different, you might have to reach out to a number of other local, state, and federal agencies depending on your situation.
