What to Do After a Fraud Incident

If you’ve experienced a scam or believe someone may have attempted to defraud you, it can be difficult to know what to do next. Use the resources below to help you navigate where to start. 

Remember: being targeted does not mean you were careless. The most important thing now is to slow down, protect yourself, and take the next steps that apply to your situation 


Start Here with These Next Steps

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WATCH
out for the second scam

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PROTECT
against future fraud

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REPORT
the incident

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LEARN
how to recognize scams


Learn About Different Fraud Types

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Check
Fraud

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Credit
and Debit Card Fraud

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Imposter
Schemes

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Investment
and Crypto Fraud

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Phishing
and Spoofing

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Romance
Scams

 

Knowledge is Power

Stay informed of new fraud tactics as they emerge by reviewing the following.

Sign up for FTC Consumer email alerts.

Explore XML's Foiling Fraud resources available on our website

Read our Fraud Fighter emails sent to you.

Watch this FTC video to find out what types of fraud and identity theft are happening in your area.

Download the XML Mobile App

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