Can I get help to get money from scammers?
Dear AdriftHometown3390
I’m really sorry to hear that you’ve been scammed. While I can’t recover the money myself, I can help you take the right steps to report it and possibly increase your chances of getting some of it back:
- Collect all evidence — screenshots, emails, transaction records, usernames, websites, etc.
- Report the scam to your bank or payment provider — they may be able to reverse the transaction or block further activity.
- File a report with your local police — even if they can’t recover the funds, it helps build a case.
- Report the scam to platforms involved — such as social media sites, messaging apps, or crypto exchanges.
- Use official reporting centers — for example:
• In the US: reportfraud.ftc.gov
• In the UK: actionfraud.police.uk
• In the EU: contact your national cybercrime unit - Be cautious of “recovery scam” offers — scammers often target victims again by pretending they can help recover money.
Regards,
Chris