What to Do if You Become the Victim of a Scam

First you need to write the company that you feel has ripped you off telling them you would like your money back. If they don't agree with you, then you need to let them know you plan to notify officials. The following people should be notified:

• If you read about this work-at-home scheme in a magazine, let the editor know you've been ripped off by these people and you're not happy about it.
• The Attorney General's Office in your state or in the state where the company is located.
  National Fraud Information Center. Call them if you feel you are a victim of a "get-rich-quick" or an "easy money" scheme. Check out their web site for daily alerts or new scams. 1-800-876-7060
• Your local Consumer Protection Offices.
• Your local Better Business Bureau (BBB) and the BBB in the state of the scammer.
  Postmaster. Notify if you received the information through the mail.
• The Federal Trade Commission. While the FTC cannot resolve individual disputes, the agency can take action if there is evidence of a pattern of deceptive or unfair practices. To register a complaint, write to: Correspondence Branch, Federal Trade Commission, Washington, DC 20580.
• Lastly a comment on this blog wouldn't hurt, so I can document your tale of misfortune and keep my readers out of harm's way.