So you just found out you've been scammed out of $1000. You feel emotional and upset, and that's understandable. You post about it on Twitter, letting your friends and family know so they don't become targets of the same scammer. Then, out of the blue, you're contacted by a "collection agent" claiming they can get your money back. Sounds good...but it's yet another scam. Don't let bad actors add insult to injury: Here's what you need to know about "recovery scams" and how to avoid them.
So you just found out you've been scammed out of $1000. You feel emotional and upset, and that's understandable. You post about it on Twitter, letting your friends and family know so they don't become targets of the same scammer. Then, out of the blue, you're contacted by a "collection agent" claiming they can get your money back. Sounds good...but it's yet another scam. Don't let bad actors add insult to injury: Here's what you need to know about "recovery scams" and how to avoid them.
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