What to do if you've been scammed

Tuesday, 15 August 2023 00:00

We’re often contacted by islanders asking what to do when they think they’ve been scammed.

If you think you've been targeted by fraudsters or fallen victim to a scam and lost money, report it to the States of Jersey Police on 612 612 or visit fraudprevention.je

Get advice about cyber security by calling 500 050 or emailing hello@cert.je. CERTJE is run by security experts who can advise on risk and provide expert assistance in the case of a cyber security incident.

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