Remediation
Step-by-step recovery guides and reporting paths for when things go wrong.
If you believe you've been a victim of a scam, time is critical. These guides provide clear, step-by-step instructions to help you respond effectively and secure your information. Start with the guide that best matches your situation.
In this section:
I clicked a bad link: what to do in the first 10 minutes
Immediate actions to take to isolate your device and protect your accounts after clicking on a malicious link.
I sent money: what to do in the first hour
Urgent steps to try and reverse transactions and report the fraud to financial institutions.
Identity theft plan: freeze, alerts, recovery
A comprehensive guide to locking down your credit and starting the identity recovery process.
Report it: FTC, IC3, state AG—where and how
Learn which agencies to report to and how to file a complete and effective report.