What to Do If You've Been Scammed Online — Emergency Checklist

2026-03-26 · scam.wiki · SPUNK13 LLC

Don't panic. Act fast.

Immediate (First Hour)

1. Stop all communication with the scammer
2. Call your bank/credit card company
3. Change passwords on compromised accounts
4. Screenshot everything

Within 24 Hours

1. Report at scam.wiki
2. File at reportfraud.ftc.gov
3. File police report
4. Enable 2FA on all accounts

Within 1 Week

1. Place fraud alert on credit reports
2. Monitor bank statements
3. Consider credit freeze