Fraud SOS: Immediate Response Checklist
Something feels wrong? Pause, preserve the evidence and review a private next-step checklist based on the situation you supply. Avoid sharing codes or sending more money while you verify the request.
A practical guide
How to use the fraud sos: immediate response checklist
Supply the evidence
Describe the supported situation and payment or account context without entering passwords, security codes or full financial account details.
Read the result
Review a practical checklist for preserving evidence, verifying official channels and identifying the relevant provider to contact.
Check the limits
The tool is not an emergency service and does not call banks, freeze accounts, send reports or recover money. For immediate danger, contact the appropriate local emergency service.
Questions about this tool
What should I do first if I think I have sent money to a scam?
Stop further payments, preserve transaction and message evidence, and contact the payment provider promptly through an official channel. Do not trust unexpected recovery offers or requests for more fees.
How should I interpret missing evidence?
Missing evidence means the assessment has less support or coverage. It does not establish safety or wrongdoing. Review the sources and dates, and independently verify the gaps that matter to your decision.
