Your Parent May Be Getting Scammed
Protect them without shame, pressure, or an argument that drives the situation underground.
Read Your Parent May Be Getting ScammedAll scam and fraud resources
What To Do If…
Start here when a scam, account compromise, identity theft, or coercion may already be happening.
If this is happening right now
- 1. Stop communicating with the suspected scammer.
- 2. Do not send additional money or information.
- 3. Preserve messages, numbers, receipts, and screenshots.
- 4. Secure affected accounts from a trusted device.
- 5. Contact the relevant bank or service provider.
- 6. Follow the situation-specific guide below.
Safety and reporting steps vary by scam type. Do not confront a suspected scammer or destroy evidence.
Guides in What To Do If…
Your Information Was in a Data Breach
Secure affected accounts, evaluate exposed information, and watch for follow-on fraud.
Read Your Information Was in a Data BreachSomeone May Be Using Your Identity
Place credit freezes, protect accounts, and create a record of what happened.
Read Someone May Be Using Your IdentityA Scammer Had Remote Access
Disconnect safely, secure accounts from a trusted device, and contact financial providers where needed.
Read A Scammer Had Remote AccessSomeone Is Threatening or Blackmailing a Child
Stop contact, preserve evidence, avoid payment, and involve trusted help immediately.
Read Someone Is Threatening or Blackmailing a ChildYou Sent Money Through a Crypto ATM
Stop additional payments, preserve transaction records, and contact the kiosk operator and appropriate reporting channels.
Read You Sent Money Through a Crypto ATM