1. Worldwide Reporting Guide and Useful Resources
Contact Your Bank
If you have transferred funds to a fraudulent website, immediately request your bank to reverse the transaction or place a hold on the funds.
Ask your bank about any fraud protection policy that could apply.
Cryptocurrency Transfers
If you transferred your funds via cryptocurrency (BTC, ETH, etc.), use the tools below to trace the e-wallet addresses and present any findings to your local authority to request the wallet be frozen:
3. Reporting USDT Addresses
Where to report : Etherscan
Search for the address on Etherscan, then click More → Report / Flag.
Enter your email address.
Under Phishing address, re-enter the USDT address.
For Proof of scam, provide a link to a shared drive (Google Drive, etc.) containing screenshots of conversations or any other evidence from the scammer or “customer service.” Without proof, Etherscan may not accept the report.
Include the fraudulent URL if applicable (e.g., dtnet3650.com, effortwe365.com, fhbinvest.com).
4. MT4/MT5 Platforms
Use OpenCorporates to search for the shell companies behind these platforms.
Report them to the police in the country where the shell company is registered.
5. Equip Yourself to Recognize Scams
Review our “About the Scam” section to understand how you were deceived and how these fraudulent companies operate.
6. Protect Your Personal Data
Scam companies often sell victim data to third-party organizations. Expect to receive spam calls or messages from other scammers.
Do not click on suspicious links in emails, texts, or answer calls from unknown numbers claiming to be friends or loan companies.
7. Compromising Photos or Videos
Immediately deactivate your social media accounts such as Instagram and Facebook for at least three months.
Scammers may use your photos or videos to blackmail you on social media.
8. Identity Theft
If you provided your driver’s license, passport, or ID card, contact your local authority about getting a replacement.
Stolen identity documents can be used to open bank accounts or phone lines in your name, potentially implicating you in illegal activities.
9. Beware of Recovery Scams
Familiarize yourself with recovery scams to avoid further losses.
We do not recommend working with “Money Recovery Services,” also called Asset, Debt, or Fund Recovery companies. They often:
Give the false impression that recovering your funds is simple.
Charge upfront fees or commissions without guaranteeing results.
Provide minimal added value because most paperwork must still be done by you.
Encounter resistance from financial institutions, making recovery even more difficult.
10. Surveys
Help us raise awareness by filling out the survey below.
Data from the survey will be used to inform the media, law enforcement (e.g., FBI), financial reform advocates, influencers, and lawmakers about the scope of these scams.
We aim to dispel the myth that only a certain type of person falls for these scams. Scammers are highly organized, and anyone can be a victim.
11. Support Group
Join our global support group or click the “Live Chat” button on our site.
We are available 24/7 to provide information, emotional support, and advice for scam victims.
12. For USA Victims Only: Organize Your Evidence for Possible Tax Deductions
Keep detailed records of all relevant evidence to potentially claim losses on your tax returns.
Refer to the 2021 Tax Filing Guide for more information.
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