Contact your bank immediately to let them know whats happened and ask if you can get a refund. Most banks should reimburse you if youve transferred money to someone because of a scam. This type of scam is known as an authorised push payment.

How do I get my money back after being scammed?

Contact your bank and report the fraudulent transfer. Ask if they can reverse the wire transfer and give you your money back. Did you send money through a money transfer app? Report the fraudulent transaction to the company behind the money transfer app and ask if they can reverse the payment.

Where can I report a scammer in Nigeria?

Report advance-fee fraud to the Federal Trade Commission and the FBIs Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3). If you are corresponding with or being harassed by a 419 scammer, contact your nearest FBI or U.S. Secret Service office.

What to do if you got scammed internationally?

Your complaints help the FTC and law enforcement agencies conduct investigations, bring lawsuits and prevent international scams. If you have a complaint about international scams or cross-border fraud, report it at www.econsumer.gov.

How do you deal with a scammer?

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is the main agency that collects scam reports. Report your scam online with the FTC complaint assistant, 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 know if you are talking to a scammer?

Heres how to tell if someone is scamming you online.His profile is vague. Start with what is stated on the dating site. He loves you, sight unseen. Its too much, too fast. He wants to take the conversation offline. He avoids questions. He keeps playing phone games. He can never seem to meet. He flaunts his income.More items •6 Mar 2021