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Practical guidance for responding to online scams, protecting accounts and documenting what happened.

Illustrated woman calling her bank while organizing payment receipts at a realistic home table

Guide · September 14, 2026

Sent Money to a Scammer? What to Give Your Bank

Contact your bank immediately after a scam payment. Record who made the transfer, the payment details, the deception, and each dispute or recall reference.

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Older adult seller checking a suspicious Marketplace payment message beside a boxed item

Guide · March 25, 2026

Facebook Marketplace Scam: What To Do If a Buyer or Seller Tries To Trick You

A Marketplace payment screenshot is not proof of payment. Check the real account, stop extra transfers, and save the listing, chat, and transaction details.

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Older woman shutting down a laptop after a remote-access tech support scam

Guide · March 23, 2026

Tech Support Scam Remote Access: What To Do If a Scammer Controlled Your Computer

If a scammer controlled your computer, disconnect the session and use another trusted device to secure important accounts. Contact your bank if money was exposed.

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