I sent money to someone who turned out to be a scammer.
What should I do if I sent money to a romance scammer?
Concerns & risks
You were trying to get your money back after sending it to someone you met online, and you just realized it was a scam.
Act fast.
Causes & evidence
Contact your bank or payment company and report. See romance scams.
What to do
- Contact your bank or payment app.
- Report to ReportFraud.ftc.gov.
- Stop contact.
- Beware of 'recovery' scams.
Common mistakes: Common mistakes: sending more money hoping to recover the first. Stop all contact. Call your bank or payment service right away. Report to the FTC and IC3. Save all messages, usernames, and payment records. If you paid by gift card, call the card company. If you sent a wire transfer, contact the wire company. For crypto, report to the exchange you used. Change passwords if you shared any account info. Watch out for anyone offering to recover your money for a fee; that's often another scam. Be kind to yourself: these scams are run by skilled criminals, and many smart people fall for them. Talking to someone you trust can help you heal.
Speed Man tip: You're not alone.
Wrap-up: Bank. Report. Stop.
⚡ Speed Summary
- Bank.
- Report.
- Stop.
Was this answer helpful?
Tap a star to rate this answer.
Real experiences
No experiences yet. Be the first to share.