How to Stop a Scammer
- Do not respond to suspect emails or SMS text messages.
- 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.
- Contact the Internet Fraud Complaint Center at www.ifccfbi.gov.
- Contact the Federal Trade Commission: 877-FTC-HELP (877-382-4357) or online at www.ftc.gov.
- Learn more about scams at the FBI's www.lookstoogoodtobetrue.com.
- You may forward suspected e-mail as attachments to webmaster@ocala4sale.com.
- 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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