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Help for every step after a scam

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File with the FBI's IC3What to enter in each step of the federal complaint form. File a police reportWhat to bring, and what to ask for before you leave. Recovery scam checkSomeone offering to get your money back? Check the offer for red flags.

Report what happened

Report it to your exchangeHow to reach real support and avoid fake numbers.
Find your transaction IDWhere it is in your exchange or wallet, and what it looks like.
Crypto scam terms, in plain wordsWallet address, block explorer, recovery phrase and more.

Types of scams

Pig butcheringThe long con that ends in a fake crypto investment.
Bitcoin ATM scamsPaid through a crypto kiosk? What to keep and where to report.
Fake police, FBI and officialsHow to tell, how to check, and what to do if you paid.

After you report

What happens nextWhat to expect from IC3, police, exchanges and attorneys.

Ready to put it on paper? The free IC3 summary puts your story and transfers in the same order as the IC3 form.

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