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Important: This is not an emergency contact or support line. If you are in immediate danger or a crime is actively occurring, contact 911 or your local emergency services.

What We Can and Cannot Help With

You may contact us with:

  • Questions or feedback about this website
  • Suggestions for improvements or additional content
  • Reports of technical issues with the site
  • General inquiries about our mission

We cannot help with:

  • Individual scam situations or requests for personal advice
  • Legal, financial, or law enforcement matters
  • Fund recovery or getting your money back
  • Contacting scammers on your behalf
  • Investigating specific scams or scammers
  • Emergency situations

Response Time and Limitations

Please understand that:

  • We may not be able to respond to all inquiries
  • Response times may vary and are not guaranteed
  • We do not provide individual consulting or advice
  • Email contact does not create a professional relationship
  • Information you send is not confidential or privileged

For Urgent Scam Situations

If you're currently dealing with a scam or have been scammed, do not wait for a response from us. Take immediate action:

  • Review our What To Do Now page for immediate steps
  • Contact your bank or credit card company if you've sent money
  • Report the scam to the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov
  • Contact local law enforcement if you've lost significant money
  • If a crime is in progress, call 911

Send Us a Message

For general inquiries, questions, or feedback about this website, you may email us at:

info@scampause.org

Please do not send sensitive personal information, financial details, passwords, or other confidential information via email.

Additional Resources

For immediate help with scams, contact these organizations directly:

  • Federal Trade Commission (FTC): ReportFraud.ftc.gov
  • FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center: ic3.gov
  • Your local police department (look up their non-emergency number)
  • Your bank or credit card company (call the number on your card)
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