What can I do if I was scammed?

What can I do if I was scammed?

Report the scam to the FTC online, 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. Emails.

How can I stop being scammed online?

Always use password protection, don’t share access with others (including remotely), update security software and back up content. Protect your WiFi network with a password and avoid using public computers or WiFi hotspots to access online banking or provide personal information. Choose your passwords carefully.

What to do if you have been scammed online Philippines?

For malicious messages, lodge reports to the NBI Anti-Fraud Division at (02) 8525-4093 or e-mail at [email protected]. You may also send a message through the NBI’s website at www.nbi.gov.ph or their official Facebook account.

How do you know if an online seller is legit?

8 Ways to Know If Online Stores Are Safe and Legit

1. Use the free McAfee WebAdvisor to check for safe sites.
2. Check the padlock in the address bar.
3. Verify the website’s trust seal.
4. Use the Google Transparency Report.
5. Check the company’s social media presence.
6. Analyze the overall look of the website.

What to do if you buy something on Facebook and it never arrives?

Your order didn’t arrive: We recommend waiting 2 days after the estimated delivery date in your order history. On the third business day, contact the seller. The item is damaged or unusable: Contact the seller to ask if they’d like you to return the damaged or unusable (example: locked phone) item.

Where can I report a scammer in the Philippines?

How do I verify an online business?

11 Ways to Check if a Website is Legit or Trying to Scam You

1. 1 | Carefully Look at the Address Bar and URL.
2. 2 | Check the Contact Page.
3. 3 | Review the Company’s Social Media Presence.
4. 4 | Double Check the Domain Name.
5. 5 | Look Up the Domain Age.
6. 6 | Watch for Poor Grammar and Spelling.
7. 7 | Verify the Website Privacy Policy.

How do I report a scammer on Facebook?

Go to the fake profile. If you can’t find it, try searching for the name used on the profile or asking your friends if they can send you a link to it. Tap More below the cover photo and select Find Support or Report Profile. Follow the on-screen instructions for fake profiles to file a report.