If you’ve lost money to a scam, you are not alone. In addition to filing a complaint with DFI, you may find these resources helpful.
Crisis – If you are in crisis and want to talk with someone
- Call the toll‑free Lifeline at 988.
- Call, text, or chat 988 Lifeline.
File a Complaint with DFI
Empowerment
- It’s Not Your Fault – Empowerment After Financial Fraud
Support Groups
- Emotional and Psychological Impacts of Financial Fraud – Give an Hour
- Romance Scam Recovery Group – FightCybercrime.org
Things You Can Do
- Victim Recovery Checklist – The National Center for Victims of Crime
Non‑Profit Financial Counselors
May be able to help you assess your situation and develop a plan for moving forward:
Other Financial Resources
- For help getting food, rent or mortgage assistance, or paying utilities or other bills, contact 2‑1‑1: Washington 211.
- Foreclosure prevention assistance (1-877-894-HOME): Washington Homeownership Resource Center