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After a Scam: A No-Blame Family Action Plan

What to do in the first hour, first day, and following week to protect money, accounts, identity, and confidence.

Published August 31, 2026

A family calmly working through a written recovery checklist after a scam

In production

This practical guide is coming soon.

Coming next: a time-based recovery checklist with payment, identity, device, and reporting paths for Canada and the United States.

What it will cover

  • Contact the bank or payment provider immediately.
  • Secure email and financial accounts from a trusted device.
  • Document and report the incident without blaming the person who was targeted.