How do you handle phone scams?

If you encounter a suspected phone scam or an abusive telemarketer, file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission, online or at 877-382-4357, and notify your state consumer protection office. Report caller-ID spoofing to the Federal Communications Commission, online or at 888-225-5322.

How do I deal with online scams?

If you believe you’re a victim of internet fraud or cyber crime, report it to the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3). Or, you can use the FBI’s online tips form. Your complaint will be forwarded to federal, state, local, or international law enforcement. You will also need to contact your credit card company.

What happens if you get scammed over the phone?

People lose a lot of money to phone scams — sometimes their life savings. Scammers have figured out countless ways to cheat you out of your money over the phone. In some scams, they act friendly and helpful.

What to do if you get scammed by a telemarketer?

Don’t make payments by gift card, prepaid debit card or wire transfer. Fraudsters favor these methods because they are hard to trace. If you encounter a suspected phone scam or an abusive telemarketer, file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission, online or at 877-382-4357, and notify your state consumer protection office.

What to do if you get scammed by a wire transfer?

Call the complaint department: Ask for the wire transfer to be reversed. It’s unlikely to happen, but it’s important to ask. If you paid a scammer using a money transfer app, contact the company behind the app.

How do I report unwanted robocalls and spam calls?

Report all robocalls and unwanted telemarketing calls to the Do Not Call Registry. Report caller ID spoofing to the Federal Communications Commission . You can report either online or by phone at 1-888-225-5322 .