Stop all contact with the scammer
Save all evidence such as messages, emails, receipts, screenshots, phone numbers, and website links
Contact your bank or credit card company immediately if money was sent
Freeze or cancel compromised accounts and change your passwords
Report the scam to your local police or law enforcement
Report online scams to the platform, website, or app where they happened
Report phishing emails or texts to the email provider, phone carrier, or messaging app
Report identity theft to the relevant government fraud or consumer protection agency
Report investment scams to the financial regulator in your country
Report job scams to the job board or employer platform used
Report romance scams to the dating app or website used
Warn friends, family, or coworkers if their accounts may also be at risk
Check your credit report and place a fraud alert or credit freeze if needed
Keep copies of all reports, case numbers, and correspondence