Wire Transfer Scam
What to do when money was sent by bank wire, wire service or transfer company because of a scam.
Wire transfers can move quickly and may be difficult to reverse, so the sending bank or wire company should be contacted immediately.
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Gift Card Scam
What to do if someone tells you to pay with gift cards for taxes, bail, tech support, grants, debts, utilities or emergencies.
Requests for payment by gift card are a major scam warning sign. Gift cards are meant for gifts, not payments to agencies, businesses, collectors or strangers.
Debit Card Fraud Response
What to do when your debit card or bank account shows activity you did not authorize.
Debit card fraud should be reported quickly because the funds may come directly from a bank account and timing can matter.
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This Resource Center is educational and organizational. It is not legal advice, financial advice or a guarantee of any outcome. Rights, remedies, deadlines and reporting paths can vary by state, account type, contract, agency rules and case facts.