What To Do After a Scam

I Downloaded an Attachment From a Suspicious Email

Downloaded — or opened — an attachment you shouldn't have? Work through these steps in order. Most people are fine, but the next hour matters.

I Sent Money to a Scammer: What Should I Do?

Recovery depends almost entirely on how you paid and how fast you move. Follow the steps for your payment method below.

Should You Reply to a Suspicious Email?

It feels harmless to fire back a one-line reply. It is not. Here is what a scammer learns the moment you press send.

I Clicked a Phishing Link — What Should I Do?

Clicking a phishing link is usually recoverable — especially if you did not type anything on the page that opened. Work through these steps in order.

I Replied to a Scam Email — What Should I Do?

Replying to a scam email is not a disaster, but it does mark you as a live target. Here is how to shut the conversation down and protect what matters.

I Gave a Scammer My Information — What Should I Do?

What you should do depends on exactly what you handed over. Find your situation below and work through it in order — the first hour matters most.