How to Report a Scam

                                                        How to Report a Scam

File a Report With the Internet Crime Complaint Center 

The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) is a partnership between the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C), and the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA). The Internet Crime Complaint Center accepts online Internet crime complaints. In order to file a report, you'll need to provide the follow information:

·                        Your name, mailing address, and telephone number.

·                        The name, address, telephone number, and web address, if available, of the individual or organization you believe defrauded you.

·                        Specific details on how, why, and when you believe you were defrauded.

File a Report With the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

The Federal Trade Commission, the nation's consumer protection agency, collects complaints about companies, business practices, and identity theft.

Report the Company to the Better Business Bureau (BBB)

Enter the company name or the web site into the Better Business Bureau search box to find out whether there have been complaints and whether the company has an unsatisfactory record with the Bureau. You can file your own complaint online.

Report a Fraudulent Website to Google

If you believe you've encountered a website that is designed to look like a legitimate website in an attempt to steal users' personal information, here's to report it to Google.

Have You Been Scammed? 

Have you been scammed or are you aware of a job scam that should be added to the list? Here's how to share information on job scams.