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Yes. Your information is encrypted and only used to generate your personalized action plan. We do not share your data with third parties.

Recovery depends on the payment method and how quickly you act. Credit card chargebacks have the highest success rate. Bank transfers may be recoverable if reported within 24-72 hours. Cryptocurrency is generally harder to recover.

Yes, always file a police report even if recovery seems unlikely. It creates an official record, helps law enforcement track patterns, and may be required for insurance claims.

Your action plan is generated in under a minute. The reporting process itself varies by agency, but most online reports take about 15 to 30 minutes once your facts and evidence are organized.

Save all communications (emails, messages, chat logs), take screenshots of the scam website, record transaction details (dates, amounts, account numbers), note any phone numbers or social media profiles used by the scammer, and save any receipts or confirmation emails.

Act immediately: 1) Record the transaction hash and wallet addresses; 2) Report to the exchange if funds went through one — some exchanges can freeze accounts; 3) File a report with IC3 (US) or your local cybercrime unit; 4) Use ScamLens fund tracing to track where the funds went; 5) Contact a crypto recovery specialist for large amounts.

Yes, most reporting agencies allow anonymous tips. ScamLens does not require personal identification for the initial action plan. However, for effective investigation and potential recovery, providing your contact details to law enforcement significantly improves outcomes.

Report to your local police, your national cybercrime center (IC3 in the US, Action Fraud in the UK, CERT-In in India, 96110 in China), the FTC or equivalent consumer authority where relevant, your bank or payment provider, and ScamLens community reporting if you want to warn other users. The action plan gives country-specific reporting links.