Stop the money
Who to call at your bank, card issuer or exchange, and what to say so the request is actioned fast.
Clear, no-nonsense guidance for the first 48 hours: stop the bleeding, report it properly, and protect yourself from the second wave of scammers who target victims.
Who to call at your bank, card issuer or exchange, and what to say so the request is actioned fast.
Where reports actually go and which details make them useful to investigators.
What can realistically be recovered by scam type, and the deadlines that matter.
Anyone promising to get your money back for an upfront fee is the next scam. We explain the pattern.
Freeze cards, change passwords, revoke access.
Collect receipts, messages and addresses while they are still available.
File with the right authorities and keep the case moving.
Detailed step-by-step guides per scam type are on the way. This site is informational and not legal or financial advice.