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The Scam Exposed

Tell us what happened

Answer a few questions and we will write your story down for you. It takes about three minutes. You do not need your real name, and nothing appears on the site until a person on our team has read it.

If you would rather fill in a form yourself, use the report form instead.

Press Enter to send. Use Shift and Enter together to start a new line.

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  • Nothing is published until a person on our team reads it first.
  • We never ask for your Social Security number, bank details, or passwords. Do not type those here.
  • You choose what name is shown. Most people use a first name only, or nothing at all.
  • You can stop at any point. Nothing is saved until you press the button to send it.

You're Safe Here. Let's Fix This Now.

If you already sent money or shared information, act fast. Follow these steps in order.

1

Call Your Bank or Card Company Immediately

Use the number on the back of your card, not any number the caller gave you. Ask them to freeze the transaction or account.

2

Call the National Elder Fraud Hotline

Free help, 7 days a week.

Call 1-833-372-8311
3

Report It to the Government

File a free report at the Federal Trade Commission so they can investigate.

Go to reportfraud.ftc.gov