What do you do if you get scammed online?

Report a scam that happened with an online seller or a payment transfer system to the company’s fraud department. If you used your credit card or bank account to pay a scammer, report it to the card issuer or bank. Also report scams to the major credit reporting agencies.

Is there such a thing as a fake guru?

The fake guru scam comes in all shapes and sizes, but what they have in common is that they all involve some sort of want-to-be mentor or cult of personality and they’re perfectly suited to the Internet today. We’ll chat with my friend, a YouTuber, by the name of Coffeezilla.

What are internet auction frauds?

Internet Auction Frauds. Auction frauds (commonly called Ebay or PayPal scams, after the two largest venues) is a misrepresentation of a product advertised for sale through an Internet auction site or the failure to deliver products purchased through an Internet auction site.

What to do if you get scammed on your credit report?

If you used your credit card or bank account to pay a scammer, report it to the card issuer or bank. Also report scams to the major credit reporting agencies. Place a fraud alert on your credit report to prevent someone from opening credit accounts in your name.

Where can I report frauds?

All types of frauds: There are some NON-government organizations that can help: You can also report the problem to law enforcement agencies through the complaint form at the National Fraud Information Center/Internet Fraud Watch or 800-876-7060, TDD 202-835-0778.

How do I report a phishing email to IRS?

Previously known as the Internet Fraud Complaint Center, IC3 provides a way for the public to report internet crimes of any type to the FBI. If you have received emails purporting to be from the IRS, you can forward them to [email protected] or call 1-800-366-4484.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uao6uYu9hI0