Dr. DeAndre Redd, DBA, MSDS, CFE
I've been scammed
What to save, what to report, and in what order.
Shame helps the person who took your money keep you quiet. You do not need a perfect account before asking for help. Write down what happened in order, including the parts you are unsure about.
Another call may follow: someone offering to recover the loss for a fee. Treat an unsolicited recovery offer as a new risk. Do not send more money, share account access, or install software because someone promises repayment.
Contact the bank or payment provider first. Then report to police, the platform used, and the Federal Trade Commission. Keep the date, the person you spoke to, and every reference number. Reports do not promise recovery.
Save original messages, email headers, receipts, transaction identifiers and dated screenshots. Keep copies in a safe place. The Week After gives you a record of calls and next steps without asking you to keep engaging with the person.
The Week After
A day-by-day guide to preserving records, securing accounts, and tracking reports. Includes a call log and a warning about recovery offers.
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Start the file tonight: save the messages, write down what happened in order, make the reports. The Week After walks you through all of it, free.