Online Scam Reporting Steps

Summary

If you believe youre a victim of an online scam, you should report it to your local police department, contact your bank immediately, file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission, and report the incident to the Internet Crime Complaint Center. Dont share personal information online without verification.

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Someone claiming to be chime stole my $*

I'm sorry to hear that, ****. Could you please clarify whether this incident occurred online or in person? Also, your location would be helpful to provide the most accurate advice.

What did you say

I asked if the incident where someone claimed to be Chime and stole your $* happened online or in person. Also, could you please provide your location for more accurate advice?

It happened online my location is * Mount Rose Street Cincinnati Ohio *

Hello ****, I'm sorry to hear about your situation. If you believe you're a victim of an online scam, you should:
- Report it to your local police department.
- Contact your bank immediately.
- File a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission.
- Report the incident to the Internet Crime Complaint Center.
Don't share personal information online without verification.

Could you give me the number to that

Sure, ****. Here's the contact info:

Cincinnati Police Department

Phone: (*) *-*

Federal Trade Commission

Phone:*-*-FTC-HELP

Internet Crime Complaint Center

Website: www.ic3.gov