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Q. I fell for a phishing scam. Can I recover my money?
A.
If you fall for phishing, immediately contact your bank and card company. You are typically compensated unless grossly negligent.
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Steps: immediately contact bank/card company to freeze accounts, file police report (unauthorized access, fraud), apply for compensation under Depositor Protection Act. Banks typically compensate without depositor gross negligence. Card fraud covered if reported within 60 days. Change all passwords.
This article provides general legal information and does not constitute legal advice. For specific legal issues, please consult with a qualified attorney.
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