How to Stop a Scammer

  1. Do not respond to suspect emails or SMS text messages.
  2. Forward email from suspected scammers to their email providers using abuse@ and the provider's domain. For instance, a scammer using john.doe@yahoo.com should be forwarded to abuse@yahoo.com.
  3. Contact the Internet Fraud Complaint Center at www.ifccfbi.gov.
  4. Contact the Federal Trade Commission: 877-FTC-HELP (877-382-4357) or online at www.ftc.gov.
  5. Learn more about scams at the FBI's www.lookstoogoodtobetrue.com.
  6. You may forward suspected e-mail as attachments to webmaster@ocala4sale.com.
  7. If you have lost money in a Nigerian scam, contact the U.S. Secret Service at 202-406-5572. If you have received a letter, but have not lost any monies to this scheme, you may fax a copy of that letter to 202-406-5031.

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