You are not the first person this has happened to, and it is not your fault. Act quickly, but do not panic.
If you clicked a link
Close the page. Do not enter more information. If you entered a password, change it from a device you trust and turn on two-step verification.
If you shared a password or one-time code
Change the password immediately through the official app or website. Contact the service through a trusted channel and tell them what happened.
If you sent money or card details
Contact your bank, card company, or payment provider immediately using a trusted number. Tell them you think you have been scammed.
If you shared identity documents
Contact the relevant official identity-fraud service for your country and follow its instructions.
If you feel unsafe or are being threatened
Contact your local emergency, safeguarding, or law-enforcement service. Your organization can help you find the right local support.
Remember
Do not continue talking to the scammer. Do not pay anyone who promises to recover your money for an upfront fee.
Local help
- Organization, local service, contact
- [PARTNER NAME / LOCAL SERVICE / CONTACT]
This is general safety information. Replace the local placeholders and check the advice against the partner's country before distributing it.