How to recover your money [Video]

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — Depending on how your money is stolen, you may not get it back.

The Better Business Bureau of Acadiana CEO Chris Babin said scammers may be pinching pennies out of your bank account for a long time before you notice.

“The biggest scare about identity theft is you don’t necessarily find out right away,” Babin said.

Check your bank statements regularly to make sure no new cards or line of credit was opened in your name. Check for any unfamiliar charges, big or small.

“Once they get credit card information, they don’t go make a big charge right away,” Babin said. “They try to use a couple of small charges to see if the consumer notices first before they then try to use it for larger amounts in the future.”

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