Printable: Who to Call After a Scam or Hack

A one-page list of who to contact after a scam, hack or online threat. Keep a copy by the phone. Updated October 25, 2026.

To print: press Ctrl+P (Windows) or Command+P (Mac), or choose Print from your browser’s menu. On a phone, use Share, then Print.

If someone is in danger

Call 911. For a mental health crisis or thoughts of suicide, call or text 988.

Money was sent

  • Card, bank transfer or payment app: call your bank or card issuer now, using the number on your card.
  • Gift card: call the company that issued the card and ask for a refund.
  • Wire transfer: call the wire company (such as Western Union or MoneyGram) and ask them to reverse it.
  • Crypto: contact the exchange you used.
  • Then report it: ReportFraud.ftc.gov

Personal information was shared

  • Identity theft: IdentityTheft.gov or 877-438-4338
  • Free credit reports: AnnualCreditReport.com or 877-322-8228
  • Freeze your credit at Equifax, Experian and TransUnion.

A child is being threatened or exploited

  • NCMEC CyberTipline: report.cybertip.org or 1-800-843-5678
  • Remove images of anyone under 18: takeitdown.ncmec.org

An older adult is being exploited

Contact your local Adult Protective Services, or the Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116.

My bank’s fraud line: ____________________   Family contact: ____________________
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For step-by-step help with each situation, see Get Help Now. More printables are on our Printable Guides page.

General information, not legal or financial advice. Phone numbers checked October 25, 2026. See our Disclaimer.