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Scammed? Your First 48 Hours
The exact order of steps that gives you the best chance of stopping the damage. Free, and no account needed to learn.
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The right steps, in the right order, so you don't have to figure it out while panicking.
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The first hour: stop the bleeding
2
The first day: lock down your accounts
3
Report it (where, and why it matters)
4
If it was a wire, gift card, or crypto payment
5
The days after: watch for round two
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Scammed? Your First 48 Hours
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