If you gave a scammer your personal information

Did you give a scammer your Social Security number?
Go to IdentityTheft.gov to see what steps to take, including how to monitor your credit.

Did you give a scammer your username and password?
Create a new, strong password. If you use the same password anywhere else, change it there, too. If someone calls and offers to “help” you recover money you have already lost, don’t give them money or personal information. You’re probably dealing with a fake refund scam.

Remember to hang up and contact the company directly, as they may need to issue new login credentials to secure your account and prevent the scammers’ access attempts.

Block unwanted calls and text messages.
Take steps to block unwanted calls and to filter unwanted text messages.

Stop and talk to someone you trust.
Before you do anything else, tell someone — a friend, a family member, a neighbor — what happened. Talking about it could help you realize it’s a scam.