Who can help me with bank fraud?

You can reach out to a national hotline for more assistance reporting including VictimConnect Resource Center (855-484-2846), U.S. Senate’s Committee on Aging Fraud Hotline (855-303-9470), Securities Helpline for Seniors (844-574-3577), and Identity Theft Resource Center (888-400-5530).

How do I report a scammer in Nigeria?

scam @ efccnigeria.org & info @ efccnigeria.org or the Nigerian Police Force with website at www.nigeriapolice.org and email webmaster @ nigeriapolice.org are the appropriate authorities mandated by the Federal Government of Nigeria, to deal with such issues. You may forward your e-mail to them for prompt action.

How do I report someone for bank fraud?

Contact the Federal Trade Commission at 1-877-FTC-HELP, 1-877-ID-THEFT, or online at www.ftc.gov.

What do I do if I think I’m a victim of identity theft?

What do I do if I think I have been a victim of identity theft? If you think you’ve been a victim of fraud or identity theft, contact one of the nationwide credit reporting companies and place a fraud alert in your credit report. You can contact the three nationwide credit reporting companies, Equifax , Experian , and TransUnion :

What to do if you have been scammed by a bank?

Your bank may offer a Chargeback scheme which will allow to claim back your money after investigating it. If you spot the scam soon enough and report it to your bank immediately they may be able to halt the payment.

How do you feel when you are a victim of fraud?

You may feel a sense of betrayal, especially if the perpetrator is someone you know. You may have hesitated to tell family members, friends, or colleagues about your victimization for fear of criticism. If they then were exploited by the same fraud, you might feel guilty and suffer a sense of isolation.

How do I report identity theft to credit bureaus?

Answer: If you think you’ve been a victim of fraud or identity theft, contact one of the nationwide credit reporting companies and place a fraud alert in your credit report. When you place a fraud alert on your credit report at one of the nationwide credit reporting companies, it must notify the others.