 TITLE: 7 Signs of a Personal Loan Scam CONTENT: What to Do if You've Been Scammed\n---------------------------------\nIf you fall victim to a personal loan scam, be sure to call the police immediately and file a report. While they may not be able to do much, especially if the scammer is an online lender, they can make the report public and help others avoid the same scam.\nIn addition to contacting the police, file a complaint with the [FTC Internet Crime Complaint Center](;panel1-1). This can also help you report the crime publicly and potentially shut down the scammer. The faster you take action after you've been scammed, the less time the scammer will have to target innocent people. END