First steps01
What to do after an investment scam
A practical first-response plan after an investment scam: contact your payment provider, preserve records, report the incident, and organize your next steps.
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Start where you are.
From your first report to the details that support it.
Evidence checklist02
Scam evidence checklist: build a clear case file
Use this scam evidence checklist and downloadable timeline template to organize payments, messages, platform details, and follow-up records for a case review.
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Crypto records03
Crypto scam evidence: wallet addresses and transaction hashes
Learn what public wallet addresses and transaction hashes can show, which records to save, and why a blockchain trace does not guarantee fund recovery.
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Avoid further loss04
Recovery scam warning signs: questions to ask before you act
Recognize recovery-scam warning signs, check claims independently, and use a written question list before sharing information or agreeing to a service.
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Speaking to your bank05
What to prepare before calling your bank after an investment scam
Prepare for a bank call after an investment scam: payment details, questions to ask, records to keep, and a free printable, fillable bank-call worksheet.
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A useful place to begin
Put the events in order.
Download a blank timeline and evidence index. Keep the completed file private and add the records you actually have.