Scam Awareness Notice
An important warning about people who may pretend to be us, or pretend to help you recover lost money.
Last updated: July 2026
Beware of "Recovery" Scams
If you have already lost money to a scam, you may later be contacted by someone claiming they can get your money back. This is one of the cruelest tricks scammers use, targeting people a second time right when they are most hopeful and vulnerable. Please remember:
- No one can guarantee that stolen money will be recovered.
- Never pay an upfront fee to anyone who promises to recover lost funds.
- Never give your banking information, Social Security Number, or remote computer access to a stranger offering "recovery" help, even if they know details about your original scam.
- Real government agencies, such as the FTC or FBI, will never ask you to pay them to file or process a report.
If Someone Claims to Represent The Scam Exposed
The Scam Exposed does not call, text, or email people out of the blue. We do not offer money recovery services, and we never ask for payment, passwords, banking details, your Social Security Number, or remote access to your device. If someone contacts you claiming to be from this website and asks for any of these things, it is not us. Please:
- Do not send money or personal information.
- Hang up the phone, or do not reply to the message.
- Verify by visiting this website directly, by typing the address yourself, rather than clicking a link they sent you.
- Report the impersonation to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov.
- Let us know through our Contact page so we can warn others.
General Warning Signs of a Scam
- Someone creates urgency or pressure, telling you to act "right now."
- You're asked to pay using gift cards, wire transfers, or cryptocurrency.
- You're asked to keep the conversation secret from family, your bank, or the police.
- You're asked for remote access to your computer or phone.
- A "government official" contacts you by phone, text, or social media instead of official mail.
When In Doubt, Stop and Check
Hang up. Don't click. Ask someone you trust, or use our free tool to check a phone number, email, or website. If you believe you are dealing with a real scam right now, visit our Official Reporting Resources page immediately.