Many users around the world
don't think that reporting scams is worth their time and resources. They
believe that they're required to go to the offices of their local authorities
just to file complaints and online scam reports. This is why some security groups
claim that there are far less monthly cases of online scams that are filed in
the USA than the actual numbers of cyber fraud victims.
The same security experts
also say that the 800++ Web crime reports that were filed by American users in
the first few months of this year don't even come close to half of the actual
numbers. This is why everyone should learn the tips below on how to make
reporting scams much faster and easier for users, especially with the hustle
and bustle of the modern world today.
How Reporting Scams Can Be
Much Faster & Easier for You
1. Use the
websites of the official online crime reporting centers in your national and
local governments. For example, there's ActionFraud in the UK, while there's
the FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) in the USA. The official anti-Web
crime centers of many countries usually have Web forms that you can use for
reporting scams. These Web platforms and resources are faster and easier to use
than going to the offices of these centers to file cases and reports.
2. Contact
the official support agents of your bank and financial account providers when
you run into credit card fraud and online extortion scams. They can assist you
in filing for chargebacks and disputes to safely and swiftly recover your
money. You can do this over the phone. Reporting scams to your bank should be done as soon as you realize that you've been victimized by criminal syndicates
on the Internet. This is because there are certain time limitations for filing
chargebacks and disputes. In the USA, some credit card companies set a 90-day
limit, while others have a 180-day limit.
3. Use the
reporting tools that are built into your software programs. These are usually
provided in products like anti-malware tools, online security applets and Web
privacy applications. Using these built-in features when reporting Web scams
will make things a lot quicker and easier for you.
4. Contact
the live chat and email support agents or phone support representatives of your
product manufacturers and service providers when reporting scams. Do this if
you encounter these Web crimes while using their products and platforms.
5. Use the
reporting features in the platforms of your favorite social networks, Web
forums, online communities, email sites and Internet banking facilities. These
customer support portals provide faster and simpler features for reporting Web
scams.
6. Contact
the official tech support agents of your operating system developer, device
manufacturer or software creator when reporting scams. You can do this over the
phone or via email. Some of these companies also offer live chat support
platforms. Do this especially when you run into deceptive messages that are
used for fake tech support scams, scareware tactics and ransomware programs.
Remember these tips to make
reporting scams more convenient for you. Share these with your family and
friends to also promote the habit of reporting Web crimes as they happen. This
can make the Internet a better and safer place for everybody.
