Here are some of the warning signs of debt collection imposter scams:
If you think you or someone you know has been affected by a debt collection imposter scam, we recommend that you act immediately, by following our guidelines below, and then proceed to our Report, Recover, and Reinforce sections for further assistance.
Reporting scams to the FTC Complaint Assistant is very important! Once you have arrived at the FTC website please click on the category “Credit, Debt” to complete your report. The more national reporting data that is collected, the better the chance law enforcement has to catch the criminals and decrease online crime. Although the FTC does not resolve individual complaints directly, they will make your report available to local, state and other law enforcement partners. Please read the privacy policy here. (If you believe that you’ve received a phishing email, please forward the email directly to reportphishing@apwg.org.)
These resources have been gathered, selected and vetted to help simplify the process of recovering after a cybercrime incident has taken place. You may need to contact organizations outside Fraudsupport.org. Results will vary depending on your circumstances.
Once you have notified the appropriate organizations and you are on the road to recovery, it is time to reinforce your cybersecurity, using these resources and tools.