Contact your bank or mobile money provider immediately to freeze or reverse any transfers. Time is critical — the sooner you call, the better the chance of recovery. This is especially common with advance-fee / pay-before-you-start scams.
Block their number and email — but take screenshots first before blocking. Do not pay any further “fees.”
Save all messages, job postings, emails, payment requests, and any profile information as evidence for reporting. If the offer arrived on WhatsApp, keep the chat thread intact.
If money was sent, call your bank's fraud department right away. Ask to reverse or freeze the transfer. Credit cards often allow chargebacks; wire and crypto are harder.
Update any passwords you shared and enable two-factor authentication on all important accounts.
Use the official links below for your country. Reports help law enforcement track patterns and prevent future victims.
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