How do I report fraud to the FBI?
Submit a tip about a federal crime or report a threat
- Submit a tip online at tips.fbi.gov.
- Contact your local FBI field office or closest international office.
- Provide information on select major cases to 1-800-CALL-FBI (225-5324)
What federal agency investigates internet fraud?
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) shares consumer complaints and online scams with all levels of law enforcement.
How do I report online fraud?
The helpline and its associated platform operate on the following workflow: Victims of cyber fraud call on helpline number 155260, which is manned and operated by the state police concerned.
Does the FBI handle cyber crime?
The FBI is the lead federal agency for investigating cyber attacks and intrusions. We collect and share intelligence and engage with victims while working to unmask those committing malicious cyber activities, wherever they are.
Where do I report fraudsters?
Contact the Federal Trade Commission at 1-877-FTC-HELP, 1-877-ID-THEFT, or online at https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/?orgcode=TFMICF. Contact the National Center for Disaster Fraud at (866) 720-5721, by fax at (225) 334-4707 or submit a complaint through the NCDF Web Complaint Form.
Can you anonymously report someone to the FBI?
If you experience a threat, please contact your local FBI field office (listings available at www.fbi.gov) or submit a tip via 1-800-CALLFBI (or 1-800-225-5324) or via www.fbi.gov/tips. You can also make an anonymous tip to the FBI by phone or online.
How does the FBI respond to cyber crimes?
The FBI is able to collect domestic intelligence on cyber threats, consistent with our authorities, to help us understand and prioritize identified threats, reveal intelligence gaps, and fill those gaps.
What kind of crimes does FBI investigate?
Currently, the FBI’s top priorities are: Protect the United States from terrorist attacks. Protect the United States against foreign intelligence operations, espionage, and cyber operations. Combat significant cyber criminal activity.
What happens when you report someone to FBI?
The FBI will ask you to provide as much information as possible about the perpetrator and details of the threat you have experienced. The FBI will ask for your contact information to follow‐up with you if needed. The FBI will attempt to protect your identity and confidentiality.