Immediate actions
Do not click links in the message. Block the sender's number.
If you clicked a link, follow phishing response steps. If you replied, be alert for follow-up scams.
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What to do after a text message scam
SMS scams are common and often impersonate delivery services, banks, or government agencies. Here is how to respond safely.
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Scam Fightback is a beta product. Guidance, reporting links, and workflows may change as we improve the experience. Features like PDF export and saved plans are not available yet.
Reporting
Forward the scam text to 7726 (SPAM) if your carrier supports it.
Report to Scamwatch (Australia) or FTC/IC3 (United States) to help warn others.
Official reporting channels
Create an FTC Identity Theft Report and a personalized recovery plan if identity documents or SSN were involved.
Report internet crime to the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center. Use only the official ic3.gov site.
Report general fraud and scams to the Federal Trade Commission. Acting quickly matters if money or personal information was sent.
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Scam Fightback provides general safety guidance and document preparation help. It is not legal, financial, banking, or law-enforcement advice. We cannot recover funds, investigate scammers, or guarantee any outcome.