What To Do If You've Been Scammed Workshop | Smart Like A Fox™

Community Protection & Advocacy

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.

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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

Sending money to a scammer through payment apps or wire transfers
Giving personal information such as Social Security numbers or bank information
How to document everything for reporting and potential recovery
Understanding that being scammed is not your fault — removing shame from the equation

Includes: 72-Hour Scam Response Checklist

Tier 2 — Intermediate

"Fighting Back"

What To Do If You've Been Scammed

Email or social media accounts being hacked
Paying deposits for work, rentals, or online purchases that never happen
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: Scam Reporting & Documentation Guide

Tier 3 — Advanced

"Rebuilding Stronger"

What To Do If You've Been Scammed

Blackmail or threat scams
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: Escalation & Long-Term Protection Plan Template

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.