Those who continuously receive
phishing messages in their emails have to make reporting scams a regular habit
every time this happens. Others can get their information regarding the look
and feel of these new phishing messages. In turn, this can prevent them from
falling victim to these scamming emails and messages.
Scamming is considered to be a major
criminal offense, whereby somebody attempts to trick innocent victims for their
own financial gain. More government
agencies throughout the world have created their own organizations that will help those citizens in reporting scams to prevent fraudulent crimes. Those
who have witnessed or become victim of Internet fraud have to submit a detailed
report to an anti-fraud agency after the crime. These agencies have their own
telephone or Internet reporting system.
Online scamming comes in many
different forms. These include email hoaxes, phishing attempts, and conning
buyers into lending the scammers their cash. The list is endless. Some Internet
users are better than others when it comes to dodging online scams, and can
come up with the most ingenious ways to trick people into parting with money.
The
Proper Ways Of Reporting Scams
1. Reporting scams to the FTC, or the Federal Trade
Commission, is very quick and simple. The FTC is always at work, processing
reports from identity theft and scamming victims. These victims will be
referred to an agency who’s willing to take a closer look at the crime
committed. The FTC is also there to guide the victims in building an identity
theft affidavit. This affidavit can be used as a tool in reporting to the
police. Victims can report cases of Internet scams to the FTC by visiting their
Website, sending them an email, or calling them on the phone.
2. Filing an online scamming report to the three credit
reporting companies as quickly as you can is still the best thing to do. After
you have figured out that your credit card number or personal details have been
used to create a brand new credit line, purchase things without your consent,
then you can call any of these companies: Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion.
Each one of these companies has their own special fraud unit that can handle
cases of credit card fraud.
3. If you have had your social security number stolen by
online hackers and is now using them to perform fraudulent acts, you can file a
report by contacting the Social Security Administration. This can help you
figure out whether or not you should get a brand new card and a new social
security number.
4. You can also file a police report if you want. Contact
your local police station, and send them a complaint about identity theft.
Requirements for reporting scams include a copy of the FTC affidavit, your ID,
and other sorts of helpful evidence that can help them catch the crooks.
