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I sent money to a scammer. What should I do?

Answered in a minute, with the warning signs and what to do right now.

Short answer

Act within the first hour

Call your bank right away on the number printed on your card or inside the official app, report the scam and ask them to freeze the transfer, then report it to the police. Scammers split and move money fast, so the sooner you report, the better the chance to stop it. Beware of anyone promising to recover your money for an upfront fee.

Card hotlineyour bank's number, call it first
113police in Vietnam, or your nearest police station
canhbao.khonggianmang.vnreport online scams (Vietnam)

Red flags

Red flags

  • Promises 100% recoveryNobody can honestly promise that.
  • Asks for a fee upfrontA filing fee, lawyer fee or unlock fee.
  • Claims to be a lawyer, hacker or police onlineThis is often a second scam aimed at fresh victims.

Do this

Do this

  1. Call your bankGive the time, amount and receiving account; ask them to block and trace it.
  2. Report to the policeCall 113 in Vietnam or go to the nearest station.
  3. Keep all evidenceScreenshots, account numbers, times, links. Delete nothing.
  4. Change passwords, remove strange appsSign out of unknown devices.
  5. Warn people you knowScammers may use your account to target them next.

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Can I get scammed money back?

There's no guarantee. The chances are better when you tell your bank very quickly, before the money is split and moved through other accounts.

Are scam recovery services trustworthy?

People claiming to be lawyers or hackers who promise recovery for an upfront fee are usually scammers too. Only deal with your bank and the police.

Should I keep the messages with the scammer?

Yes. Screenshots, the receiving account, times, links and phone numbers are all evidence for your bank and the police.

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Sources: Mark Học AI video script 704, Dissecting AI scams. This page helps you spot warning signs; it doesn't replace your bank or the police. When in doubt, ask them directly.