Avoid Money Scams

If you think that you have been a victim of a phishing scam (email scam) and that you have mistakenly entered personal information into a fraudulent form, there are some things you should do right away.

1. Immediately change your username and password
2. Contact the company.  Don’t wait for an email form.  Pick up the phone and contact the fraud department of the company whose page was simulated in the scam.
3. Call your bank and credit card companies.  If you entered any information that could lead to your bank accounts or credit card information, call them and let them know immediately.
4. If you entered more sensitive information then you may already have some trouble.  You may need to file a police report and should definitely check your credit report and begin working closely with your banks to prevent any damage to your credit or financial health.

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