Money sent to a fraudster

What do I do if my business sent money to a fraudster?

Call the bank that sent it now and ask it to recall or reverse the payment, then report it: in the United States at ic3.gov, in Canada to your local police and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.

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What is the one thing to do right now?

Call the bank that sent the money, on a number you already had, and ask it to recall, reverse or freeze the payment. The government and bank sources below all tell you to contact the bank. Then report it.

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What do I do first?

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Where do I report it?

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What does the law say about getting it back?

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What do banks say on their own pages?

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