Fraud Resources

Report Financial Crimes and Fraudulent Activities

• Contact the police or your local FBI office.
• Report Internet phishing to the Anti-phishing Working Group.

File a Complaint

Regulatory agencies, such as the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), generally do not resolve individual consumer complaints, so why should you file a complaint with them? These agencies compile individual complaints into databases used by law enforcement agencies to detect patterns of criminal activity, to open investigations, and to pursue prosecutions.

• United States Postal Inspection Service Mail Fraud Complaint Form
  Report attempts to fraudulently obtain money or valuables through the postal system.
• Federal Trade Commission Complaint Assistant
  Report identity theft or complaints regarding credit reports, debt collectors, or poor business practices.
• Internet Crime Complaint Center
  Report spam, attempts to fraudulently obtain money or valuables, and criminal activity (threats, hacking, child pornography, copyright infringement) using the Internet.

Consumer Fraud Awareness and Prevention

Consumer fraud impacts millions of Americans every year and often results in financial harm. Learn about the most common types of consumer fraud, how they work, warning signs, and how to protect yourself. For more, visit the Consumer Fraud Awareness and Prevention page.

More Resources

Visit the FTC's Bureau of Consumer Protection and perform a key word search to learn about other types of scams.