Where to Get Help

If you are scammed, report your problem immediately to the proper authorities.

One of the most helpful resources is your state attorney general’s office which you can find by accessing your state government’s web site. (For example, www.oregon.gov).

They just might be able to get you your money back. But if not, they can also begin criminal proceedings against the perpetrators.

Other useful resources to contact include:

· The Better Business Bureau (www.bbb.org)

· Federal Trade Commission (www.ftc.gov)

· The Internet Crime Complaint Center (www.ic3.gov)

· The U.S. Department of Justice (www.doj.gov)

These resources can also provide you with other helpful resources to contact. HBM

Christopher J. Bachler is a 20+-year veteran business writer and editor, based in Drexel Hill, PA.

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