Unfortunately not much. Most of these scams are linked back to other countries where local authorities do not have any jurisdiction. The best advice is do not deal with anyone you do not know or trust unless there is a protection in place. There are many different money apps like PayPal and Venmo that have protections in place for the purchase of goods. Just be sure to use it as a purchase of goods and not as a gift. Most times these scams are situations that just either seem too good to be true or just don't seem right. If it seems too good to be true...it probably is! If it just doesn't seem right, trust your gut! Good luck!
Go to your state attorney general's office and report it
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