Sadly, people still fall victims of scams committed over the internet. These scams appear in unsolicited emails, on auction sites, consumer service websites, online dating and other social sites.

To learn on how to prevent scam read our Online Dating Safety section.

If you believe that you have been a victim of a scam or you think that you have seen a scam, you could contact multiple government agencies that provide you with advice and where you can report a scammer. The agency to contact depends on your location and the type of scam occurred.

Below are some government websites that may help you in dealing with financial scams and victims of scams:


www.travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/financial_scams/financial_scams_3155.html
www.lookstoogoodtobetrue.com
www.fakechecks.org
www.travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_4522.html
www.recol.ca/intro.aspx
www.fraud.org

If you feel that you or any other person has been scammed and the responsible party is in another country, contact the State Department's Office of Overseas Citizens Services at 1-888-407-4747 or contact the embassy of that country in Washington, D.C.