Don't Panic If You've Been Scammed. Here's What to Do Instead
If you’ve been scammed, it can feel impossible to navigate. Online scams result in lost funds, loss of access to important accounts or devices, damage to reputation and other harms. And with the rise of highly sophisticated AI scams, it’s harder than ever to protect yourself.
According to the Pew Research Center, around 73% of adults in the US have experienced an online scam. Once it happens, there are steps you can take to minimize these consequences and reduce the risk of getting scammed again.
What to do if you’ve been scammed
If you’ve been scammed, you can take the following steps to minimize the impact:
1. Freeze affected accounts
If your banking or credit information has been compromised, you’ll want to freeze the related accounts immediately to prevent further damage. Most banks have specialized numbers listed on their websites for this purpose. You may also be able to...
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