13. What are law enforcement agencies doing?

Law enforcement agencies are making global efforts to stop the scammers, however these efforts may not be able to prevent all cases of fraud. One major challenge for law enforcement is that scammers are often located in foreign countries, making investigations and prosecutions difficult. Even if the scammers are in the U.S., there is no guarantee that they’ll be tracked down or that the money they stole will be recovered. That’s why it’s so important to learn the warning signs and know how to prevent becoming a victim.