What information do scammer ask for?

What information do scammer ask for?

Much like a Social Security number, a thief only needs your name and credit card number to go on a spending spree. Many merchants, particularly online, also ask for your credit card expiration date and security code. But not all do, which opens an opportunity for the thief.

Is this email address a scammer?

If you think the email is legitimate, but you’re still concerned, then follow these steps: Do a Google search for the company name that the email has come from. Visit their website and look for a phone number or email address. Call or email the business and ask them to verify the information within the email.

How do I report spam calls to the government?

You can also call 1-877-382-4357 (TTY: 1-866-653-4261). The FTC is the primary government agency that collects scam complaints. Report all robocalls and unwanted telemarketing calls to the Do Not Call Registry. Report caller ID spoofing to the Federal Communications Commission.

Do you have to be a US citizen to get scammed?

Again, there is no such requirement under U.S. law. The scammer claims to have been born and raised in the United States, but uses poor grammar and spelling indicative of a non-native English speaker. Although the scammer may claim to be in Nigeria, he or she may ask that the money be sent to an account in another country.

What to do if you get scammed for a ticket?

Report ticket scams. There are several options to report a ticket scam. Contact your state consumer protection office. Contact the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) using the Online Complaint Assistant. File a local police report, especially if you met the scammer in person or have a picture of them to give the police.

What should I do if I was scammed by someone?

If you gave the scammer your bank or credit card account numbers, contact your bank or credit card company and ask how to protect your accounts. Please report this to the FTC at ftc.gov/complaint. The details you give will go into a database that law enforcement uses for investigations.