Scams This Week 4/26/22

So you've been scammed. Now what?

• Take a breath: You are not alone. People of all ages and demographics fall for scams each day
• Stop contact: Hang up, stop messaging, cut off communication. If you allowed access to your computer or device unplug it immediately.
• Report to Financial Institution: Contact your bank, credit company, or any payment platform (PayPal, Peer-2-Peer, Western union, USPS, FedEX ect…) and attempt to reverse the transaction.
• Report to Law Enforcement: Reach out to your local police department. You should also contact the Federal Trade Commission, Consumer Protection, and the Better Business Bureau (if it is a business) to report the scam.

If you feel your personal information was compromised:

• Change all your passwords.
• Report to 3 credit bureaus (Experian, Trans Union, Equifax).
• Report the scammer on whatever platform you used.