Recover · 3 articles
Verify & Recover
If money has already moved, the first 60 minutes matter most. These pages cover the immediate recovery checklist, how to file an effective report, and how to find legitimate recovery help — and avoid the recovery scams that target fresh victims.
Panic Guide — I Just Got Scammed
First-60-minutes recovery checklist for fresh victims.
recoverypanicvictimReport a Scam
Submit a confirmed scam so the next person finds the warning first.
reportsubmitevidenceFraud Recovery Experts (Vetted List)
How to find — and avoid fake — recovery-service providers.
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Recover — Frequently Asked Questions
The questions readers ask most about verify & recover. Each answer points back to the article in this category that covers it in depth.
I just got scammed — what should I do in the first hour?
Open the Panic Guide. The first 60 minutes are the highest-leverage recovery window: freeze cards, document everything with timestamps, file with your bank or exchange, and file the IC3 report. The guide is a checklist you can work through in real time.
Read more: Panic Guide — I Just Got Scammed
How do I report a scam so it actually helps?
Use the GACS report form. Submitted evidence is reviewed and, if confirmed, added to the public scam database with a permanent warning page so the next person finds it before sending money.
Read more: Report a Scam
Are 'fund recovery' services legitimate?
Most are themselves scams targeting fresh victims. The vetted Fraud Recovery Experts list explains the red flags to avoid (upfront fees, guaranteed recovery, blockchain 'reversal' claims) and the small number of legitimate routes that actually exist.
Read more: Fraud Recovery Experts (Vetted List)
Should I confront the scammer for evidence?
No. Capture what you already have (screenshots, transaction IDs, profile URLs) and stop responding. Continued contact rarely produces new evidence and often results in additional losses.
Read more: Panic Guide
Will law enforcement actually recover my money?
Recovery rates are low but non-zero, and they go up sharply when the report is filed quickly and includes wallet addresses or bank account numbers. The Panic Guide explains which agency to file with based on the scam type and your country.
Read more: Panic Guide, Report a Scam
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