Resources

Report Fraud And Internet Crime

• FBI IC3: File An Internet Crime Complaint

  Use the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center for cyber-enabled crime, including online fraud and scams. Have the dates, payment details, account identifiers, and relevant messages ready. Save your complaint reference. Filing does not guarantee an individual response.

• FTC: Report Fraud

  Report scams, fraud, and deceptive business practices to the Federal Trade Commission. Keep the report number and the next-step information you receive.

• FTC: What To Do If You Were Scammed

  If you sent money or gave someone access to an account or device, start here. The FTC explains whom to contact for different payment methods and what to do after exposing personal information.

Recover From Identity Theft

• FTC: IdentityTheft.gov

  Create an FTC Identity Theft Report and a recovery plan based on what happened. The site includes instructions and sample letters for dealing with fraudulent accounts and charges. If you continue without an account, print or save your report and plan before leaving.

Find Victim Support

• Office For Victims Of Crime: Service Directory

  Find nonemergency victim-service programs by location and the type of help needed. Use it to locate advocacy, counseling, legal assistance, and other support, then confirm eligibility with the listed provider.

• Office For Victims Of Crime: National Helplines

  Find national telephone, text, and online help for different crimes. Choose the service that fits your situation; an online complaint or helpline does not replace an emergency call.

Step-By-Step Guides

Our guides explain how to preserve information, understand the problem, and take practical next steps without having to hire a private investigator.