Something smell funny?
Check the business behind the offer before you send money or share personal details.
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You don’t owe anyone a rushed decision.
These are reasons to pause and verify before going any further.
The pressure is the pitch.
They need payment now, threaten consequences, or tell you to keep it secret. Step away from the conversation and talk it over with someone you trust.
They dictate a risky way to pay.
Be especially wary if they insist on gift cards, cryptocurrency, a wire transfer, or a payment app as the only option.
The name checks out. The contact doesn’t.
A familiar logo or company name is not enough. Find contact details independently before sending money or personal information.
Guidance: FTC — How to avoid a scam
Check the sender.
Leave their link alone.
If a message asks for money, a password, or account details, contact the company through a website, app, or phone number you already know is real. Don’t use the link or number in the message.
Trusty checks businesses and stores. It doesn’t authenticate texts, emails, individual sellers, or investment offers.
Check the FTC’s message guideFree guidance from the Federal Trade Commission.
Already sent money?Act on that first.
Contact the bank, card issuer, or payment service you used as soon as possible. Explain what happened and ask whether the payment can be reversed. Recovery isn’t guaranteed.
Find your next steps at the FTCA Trusty report is an informed opinion based on available public information. It can help you evaluate a business; it can’t guarantee a safe transaction or recover money. How the reports work.