What should I do if I’m contacted by a suspected scammer?

Most importantly, do NOT engage with them or share any personal information.

You should immediately block and report the scammer to the platform where you have been contacted and then update your privacy settings for an additional layer of protection. Use these links for quick access to the platforms:

Block and Report: WhatsApp & Facebook

Update privacy settings: WhatsApp & Facebook

You can report suspected scams to:

• The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) at https://www.sec.gov/tcr,
• The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at https://www.ftc.gov/media/71268,
• The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) at https://www.ic3.gov/Home/ComplaintChoice
• The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) at https://www.finra.org/contact-finra/file-tip.