Financial scams take many different forms and are talked about extensively here in our blog.
If you or a loved one has been taken advantage of by a scam, here is some recommended reading for you:
First, check with the FTC: The Federal Trade Commission has a specific webpage that discusses exactly what to do if you’ve been scammed in a variety of ways. https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/what-do-if-you-were-scammed
Did it involve the US Postal Service? If so, contact the US Postal Inspection Service: https://www.uspis.gov or 1-877-876-2455 (to report fraud)
Depending on the type of scam you fell victim to, you should also consider:
- Contacting local law enforcement (call the police or sheriff)
- Contacting your bank
- Contacting your credit card company
- Resetting any passwords that you may have given to a scammer