What To Do If You've Been Scammed

Recovery Steps, Reporting & Getting Help

If you've been scammed, the first 24-48 hours are critical. This workshop gives you a clear, step-by-step action plan for reporting fraud, protecting your accounts, and beginning the recovery process — without the shame and confusion that scammers count on.

See the Tiers

What You'll Learn

Three tiers that take you from immediate damage control to long-term recovery and building resilience against future fraud attempts.

Tier 1 — Intro

"What Just Happened?"

What To Do If You've Been Scammed

The first 24 hours: immediate steps to stop the bleeding and secure your accounts
Who to call first: bank, credit card company, and identity theft hotlines
How to document everything for reporting and potential recovery
Understanding that being scammed is not your fault — removing shame from the equation

Includes: Scam Response Action Card & Emergency Contact List

Tier 2 — Intermediate

"Fighting Back"

What To Do If You've Been Scammed

How to file reports with the FTC, FBI IC3, state AG, and local law enforcement
Disputing fraudulent charges and unauthorized transactions with your bank
Credit bureau disputes: how to remove fraudulent accounts from your credit report
When and how to place fraud alerts and credit freezes after a scam

Includes: Fraud Reporting Template Kit & Dispute Letter Templates

Tier 3 — Advanced

"Rebuilding Stronger"

What To Do If You've Been Scammed

Long-term recovery: rebuilding credit, restoring identity, and monitoring for re-targeting
Legal options: small claims court, consumer protection attorneys, and class actions
How to protect yourself from recovery scams — scammers who target previous victims
Building a personal security system to prevent future fraud

Includes: Recovery Roadmap & Long-Term Protection Plan

Who This Workshop Is For

Anyone who has been scammed, suspects they may have been scammed, or wants to be prepared in case it happens. Also invaluable for people helping a family member or friend who has been victimized — knowing the right steps can make the difference between recovery and ongoing damage.