Guides for victims and prevention
Practical advice on what to do when you encounter fraud, how to protect yourself, and how to recover your money.
Chargeback: getting your money back after a card payment
Chargeback in Lithuania: real deadlines (120 days), when your bank must refund, why disputes get rejected, and what to do after paying a scammer.
2026-08-05Naming a scammer on Facebook — what to do instead
Found a scammer in a Lithuanian Facebook group? Why calling someone a scammer publicly is legally risky, what the regulator says, and how to report safely.
2026-07-29Deposit not refunded — how to get your money back in Lithuania
Paid a deposit for renovation, furniture or goods in Lithuania and got nothing? How to terminate the contract, how much must be refunded, and where to complain.
2026-07-29Fraud — where to report in Lithuania?
Scammed online or by phone in Lithuania — where to report? Bank, police, NKSC, Bank of Lithuania and Apgavo.lt: who to contact and the real recovery paths.
2026-07-23How to report a scammer on Apgavo.lt
How to report a scammer on Apgavo.lt: what to register, how victim matching and the group lawsuit work. Free, data stays private, takes a few minutes.
2026-06-21I paid a scammer — what to do in the first 24 hours
Step by step: how to act in the first 24 hours after paying a scammer. Bank, police, evidence and legal help in Lithuania.
2026-05-24