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How do you stop a scammer?
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is the main agency that collects scam reports. Report the scam to the FTC online, or by phone at 1-877-382-4357 (9:00 AM – 8:00 PM, ET). The FTC accepts complaints about most scams, including these popular ones: Phone calls.
How do you help someone who is being scammed?
Scams are fraud, which is illegal, so your next step should be to contact law enforcement. Start by contacting your local police department and file a police report. The police will usually assign an officer to the case who will help you fill out the police report.
How can I stop being scammed online?
Tips on How to Avoid Online Scams in the Philippines
- Identify signs of Phishing and Spoofing.
- Check if the website is legitimate and secured.
- Don’t share your personal details.
- Protect your password.
- Check your account and transaction history regularly.
How do you get scammed from the military?
To perpetrate this scam, the scammers take on the online persona of a current or former U.S. Soldier, and then, using photographs of a Soldier from the internet, build a false identity to begin prowling the web for victims. Never send money to someone claiming to be a Soldier!
What should I do if I was scammed by someone?
If you gave the scammer your bank or credit card account numbers, contact your bank or credit card company and ask how to protect your accounts. Please report this to the FTC at ftc.gov/complaint. The details you give will go into a database that law enforcement uses for investigations.
How can you confirm a soldier’s identity?
There are also other ways you can confirm a soldier’s identity. Sometimes scammers will send falsified military documents to “prove” they are who they claim to be. You can find common false documents that have been used many times in these cases on the internet.
Is it safe to send money to someone claiming to be a soldier?
Never send money to someone claiming to be a Soldier! The most common scheme involves criminals, often from other countries — most notably from West African countries — pretending to be U.S. Soldiers serving in a combat zone or other overseas location.