Scam and Fraud
We’ve received many complaints about being scammed when shopping online in the past few weeks. We might not be capable of helping you get your money back, but we think this list can prevent other people from being scammed again. Some are dead links but they can easily change the URL and make a comeback. …
Cryptocurrency transactions are becoming more and more common by the day, even though few are aware of the dangers associated with them. By the time they do, it is usually too late. The victims they target have poor knowledge of investing and are easily swayed into parting with their money, only to later realize that …
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If you were the victim of a fraud or scams and you paid with cryptocurrency, your crypto exchange and/or law enforcement might be able to help you get your money back. In any case, gather all the evidence you possess in relation to the scam including chats, emails, messages and any kind of interaction you had with …
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If you were the victim of a fraud and you paid via direct wire or bank transfer, your bank and/or law enforcement might be able to help you get your money back. In any case, gather all the evidence you possess in relation to the scam including chats, emails, messages, and any kind of interaction you had …
There are numerous marketplaces which connect sellers and buyers of a product or service. A distinction is made between them as they do not all guarantee the same level of customer protection. The most famous ones such as Aliexpress, Amazon, eBay, Etsy, Rakuten and others generally offer customers a certain level of security. If a …
If you purchased a product but changed your mind about it, you can request a refund of a completed payment by contacting the seller. Ask the seller to go to the Transaction Details page for your transaction and click Issue a refund. You can request a refund up to 180 days after you pay for …
If you have paid with a credit card, you may be entitled for a chargeback. A chargeback from your credit card company gives you a refund when you’ve been wronged in a transaction and the seller won’t return your money. You Can Get Your Money Back If: First, you must try to resolve the issue …
The prevalence of user reviews is an internet phenomenon. Before the modern web, testimonials were the only way to hear what “regular people” thought of a product. Now, anyone can weigh in on software, products, and services. However, not all reviews are genuine. Fake online reviews are more common than you’d think, and can mislead …
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Visit the FTC’s Complaint Assistant. You can report fraud to the FTC by visiting their Complaint Assistant website at www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov. If you are a United States citizen, you should report to the FTC if you have been the victim of identity theft, even if you reported the international fraud to EConsumer or to the IC3. Select …
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Visit the IC3 website. The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) is a partnership of the Federal Bureau of Investigations and the National White Collar Crime Center. It collects information about suspected international fraud and then contacts the appropriate local, state, national, or international regulatory agency. If you are located in the United States, then you can …
