πŸ›‘οΈ Scams & Safety

What to Do If You Think You Have Been Scammed

Act quickly without panic. You are not foolish for being targeted.

Beginner 8–10 minutes Interactive lesson

What You Will Learn

  • What to do first
  • Who to contact about payments or accounts
  • How to secure affected accounts
  • Why preserving evidence and reporting are useful

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A Bobology safety reminder: Scams are designed to appear convincing and to create fear, urgency, or confusion. Being targeted does not mean you did anything wrong. Pause, verify the request, and involve someone you trust when needed.

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Create a short personal safety list with official phone numbers for your bank, credit card company, and mobile carrier. Store it somewhere easy to find.

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