Financial scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated, and even the most cautious individuals can fall victim. It’s essential to act quickly and decisively if you’ve found yourself in an unfortunate situation.

Here’s what you should do after falling for a financial scam/fraud:

Step 1: Don’t Panic, Stay Calm

The first thing you need to do is stay calm. Panicking won't help. Panicking can cloud your judgment and delay your actions. Take a deep breath and prepare to tackle the situation systematically.

Step 2: Stop All Communication with the Scammer

If you realise that you’ve been scammed, immediately stop all communication with the scammer.

Step 3: Document Everything

Gather all the information related to the scam.

Step 4: Notify Your Bank or Payment Service

Contact your bank or payment service provider immediately if you have made any transactions related to the scam. Explain the situation and request them to block your account/card, initiate a chargeback and monitor your account.

Based on RBI’s customer protection rules, as a customer, you won’t bear any losses if you inform the bank within 3 days of the transaction.

Step 5: Report the Scam

Reporting the scam to the appropriate authorities is a critical step in trying to recover your money and preventing the scammer from targeting others.

We discussed these steps and steps to prevent future financial scams in detail in our blog.

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