Depending on the state in which you live and the crime youre charged with, fraud can be either a felony or misdemeanor offense. Incarceration. Fraud convictions bring with them the possibility of a jail or prison sentence. Federal charges can lead to 10 years or more in federal prison.

Can you press charges against a scammer?

I reported it to the Federal Trade Commission. Telling the Federal Trade Commission helps us stop ripoffs, scams, and fraudsters. To file a complaint, just go to ftc.gov/complaint, and answer the questions. Or call Thats all there is to it.

What can you do if you get scammed?

Federal Trade Commission: Contact the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357) or use the Online Complaint Assistant to report various types of fraud, including counterfeit checks, lottery or sweepstakes scams, and more.

How can I recover money from a scammer?

Contact your bank immediately to let them know whats happened and ask if you can get a refund. Most banks should reimburse you if youve transferred money to someone because of a scam. This type of scam is known as an authorised push payment.