The First Hour After Scam
The First Hour After a Scam is a practical emergency guide for the moments immediately after you realize something has gone wrong.
The first 60 minutes can make a major difference. Acting quickly may help stop additional losses, protect your accounts, preserve important evidence, and improve your chances of recovering money.
This guide walks readers through exactly what to do first, including how to:
- Stop or attempt to reverse fraudulent payments
- Contact banks, credit card companies, and payment services
- Secure email, banking, and other online accounts
- Change passwords and enable two-factor authentication
- Respond if a scammer gained remote access to a phone or computer
- Preserve texts, emails, receipts, phone numbers, and transaction details
- Protect credit and personal information after identity theft
- Report the scam to the appropriate organizations
- Recognize recovery scammers who target victims a second time
The book also includes quick-reference checklists, worksheets, and simple action steps that can be used during a stressful situation.
Instead of wondering what to do next, readers can follow a clear sequence designed to help them regain control as quickly as possible.
The First Hour After a Scam is an essential resource to keep available before a scam happens—and an especially valuable guide when every minute counts.
