Contact appropriate authorities if you have been targeted by a Scam Artist

Consider notifying the following authorities to report a suspected scam:

• The local police, who can also alert other appropriate authorities if they deem it necessary.
  
  
• The local Better Business Bureau.
  
  
• The U.S. Postal Service if you received what looks like a fraudulent letter or check through the U.S. mail.  Learn more about preventing mail fraud.
  
  

If you provided any personal or private information to a suspected scam artist, such as information about your insurance policies, financial accounts, or credit cards, or if you otherwise responded to the scam, contact local law enforcement authorities immediately.

If you provided financial or account information, contact the appropriate financial entities to report the possible fraud:

• Insurance agent
  
  
• Bank (If it involves a State Farm Bank account, please call 1-877-734-2265immediately.)
  
  
• Credit Card company
  
  
• Credit-monitoring services

You will also want to carefully monitor any potentially affected bank or credit card statements or credit reports for fraudulent or suspicious activity.