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Scammed? Do this now

Pick where you live and what happened. You get the scam hotline to call, the steps in the right order, and an evidence checklist. Free, nothing is saved.

Nothing you choose is sent or saved. If you are in danger, call your local emergency number.

Do these two things now

  1. Stop paying. No fee, tax or "unfreeze" charge will release your money.
  2. Call your bank on the number printed on your card or inside its official app, and ask it to block your cards and stop or recall the transfers.

Then choose where you live for the right scam hotline.

Where these numbers come from

More on the scams behind these steps: recovery scams · fake online casinos · pig butchering · money mule accounts.

FAQ

What should I do first after a scam?

Stop paying, then call your bank on the number printed on your card or inside its official app and ask it to block your cards and stop or recall the transfers. In Malaysia call 997 straight away; Malaysian officials stress that the first one to two hours are crucial.

Can I get my money back after a scam?

Sometimes. Money is most often saved when the bank or national scam centre freezes it before it moves on. Malaysia recovered RM34 million from scam activities in 2025 after its scam centre went 24 hours. Real help is free.

Someone says they can recover my money for a fee. Is it real?

No. That is a recovery scam, the second scam aimed at people who have already lost money. The Singapore Police Force says the police will never advertise scam recovery services.

Do you keep what I type or tick here?

No. This page runs in your browser. Nothing you choose or tick is sent to HotStakes or saved. We only count, anonymously, that the checklist was opened.

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