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title: I think I've been scammed. Can you help?
description: What to do if you've fallen victim to a scam including a giveaway, channel hacking, airdrop, stolen/missing funds.
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# I think I've been scammed. Can you help?

## What to do if you've fallen victim to a scam including a giveaway, channel hacking, airdrop, stolen/missing funds.

The Cardano Foundation is not able to help you recover lost or stolen funds that are due to fraud. 

We advise you to [report the scam](https://cfdb.atlassian.net/servicedesk/customer/portal/1) and visit the [Cardano forum](https://forum.cardano.org/c/english/report-a-scam/184) for further community discussions.

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