CHEAT SHEET: Scam Reporting Quick Reference

 




Keep this handy to know who to contact if you get a suspicious email, text, call, or message.

📌 Step 1 — Stop & Think

  • Don’t click links or open attachments.

  • Don’t give personal or financial information.

  • Hang up or delete the message.

📌 Step 2 — Report It

For Any Scam in the U.S.

For Suspicious Emails

  • IRS scams → phishing@irs.gov

  • General phishing → reportphishing@apwg.org

  • Suspicious account notices → Forward to the company’s fraud address:

    • PayPal → phishing@paypal.com

    • Apple → reportphishing@apple.com

    • Amazon → stop-spoofing@amazon.com

    • Microsoft → phish@office365.microsoft.com

    • Your bank → Look on their official website for “fraud” or “security” contact

For Suspicious Texts

  • Forward to 7726 (SPAM) on most carriers.

For Phone Scams

  • Report at donotcall.gov (if you’re on the Do Not Call list).

  • Also report to the FTC.

📌 Step 3 — If You Shared Information

  • Password → Change immediately.

  • Bank details → Call your bank or credit card company.

  • Personal info → Place a fraud alert with Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion.

Remember:
Scammers want you to act fast without thinking. Slow down, verify, and report.

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