Can I get money back after being scammed?

Can I get money back after being scammed?

If you’ve bought something from a scammer If you’ve paid for something you haven’t received, you might be able to get your money back. Your card provider can ask the seller’s bank to refund the money. This is known as the ‘chargeback scheme’. If you paid by debit card, you can use chargeback however much you paid.

What to do when you have been scammed money?

Contact the bank or service you sent money through If you are the victim of a financial scam, credit card scam or identity theft, contact your bank immediately. The sooner your bank knows about it the greater the likelihood of getting the money back.

How can I recover money from fraudsters in Nigeria?

If you don’t have their email address, you can walk into your bank or the scammer’s bank, and speak to the customer service in charge of fraud to file a complaint. Your bank will direct you on the steps to recover your money. Report to the police and also speak to a lawyer to file an expert court order.

Can I report a scammer to the police?

Report the incident to the classified site immediately, sending them as much information as possible about the ad in question as possible. They can retrieve and store information to pass on to the police. Report the incident to your local police station so that they can open a case.

What if a scammer has my bank details?

Contact the company or bank that issued the credit card or debit card. Tell them it was a fraudulent charge. Ask them to reverse the transaction and give you your money back.