Scammed?
Here’s what to do next.

No shame, no forms, no fees.
Get a step‑by‑step plan for your situation.

Scamwise will never ask for money or claim it can recover your money.

What happened?

More than one thing happened? Start with money. Each plan links to the others.

Someone has intimate images of meDon’t pay. There are free tools that work.

Three things everyone should do

Whatever happened, these apply to you.

1Stop replyingDon’t send any more money, codes, or information.
2Call your bank or card companyUse the number on your card or their official website, never one from a message.
3Ignore anyone offering to get your money back for a feeRecovery offers are the most common second scam.

Scammers count on silence. Sending this guide to friends and family helps them act fast if it ever happens to them.

This page is general information, not legal or financial advice. Policies change and vary by institution, so confirm details with your bank or the official agency. Scamwise never charges victims and cannot recover funds.