What to do if I believe I have been scammed by a website developer?
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What to do if I believe I have been scammed by a website developer?
I agreed to have a website built for me to sell baby products. I regularly get emails saying please send me details, such as user name, login name and domain name and you will be live on the web within 24 hours. I have sent these details on a number of occasions. No website. I read the contract became alarmed and decided to cancel. I also read about the dispute resolution process and their website had a phish warning and my computer can’t go on their website. I have paid for their service with my credit card but I have disputed the transaction with the bank and closed down my credit card.
Asked on December 23, 2012 under General Practice, Illinois
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
You've done the most important things when you think you were the victim of a scam: disputed the transaction and closed down that credit card account. You should also change all passwords, in case they used any information or access they had gotten from you to obtain your passwords; should have your computer thoroughly checked for malware; should file a police report or report with your state attorney general (contact your local police first; they'll tell you with whom to file it); and may wish to invest in one of the credit alert services, to see if there is any deletorious or unauthorized credit-related activity taking place involving you.
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