Been scammed online? Here’s what to do

This article provides practical steps for victims of online scams, advising readers to cut off contact with scammers, secure accounts with strong passwords and MFA, monitor and report fraudulent financial activity, place fraud alerts or credit freezes, and attempt fund recovery via banks or payment apps. It also recommends gathering evidence, scanning devices with antimalware, reporting the scam to authorities and platforms, and adopting ongoing protections such as security software, browser extensions, and identity protection.