 TITLE: How to Protect Yourself If You’ve Been Scammed Online CONTENT: File a Police Report\n--------------------\nThe process for filing a police report can vary depending on where you live. Check with your local police department to see if you can file a report online or if you need to submit a paper report in person.\nGo through the report and answer all the questions to the best of your ability. Then provide it to the police department using its approved channels.\nAfter you've filed the report, request a copy of it, especially if you're thinking about requesting an extended fraud alert on your credit reports. END