Reporting Scams: Protect Yourself and Take Action Against Fraud Today!

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Scams come in many forms, from online fraud and phishing to phone scams and identity theft. Reporting these scams not only helps protect you but also aids authorities in taking action against criminals and warning others. Below is a categorized list of resources for reporting scams in the United States and internationally.

• Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
  
  • Website: ReportFraud.ftc.gov
  • Purpose: For reporting general scams, including online fraud, identity theft, and imposter scams.
  • Phone: 1-877-382-4357
• Better Business Bureau (BBB) Scam Tracker
  
  • Website: BBB Scam Tracker
  • Purpose: Report scams to help others avoid fraudulent businesses and schemes.

• Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)
  
  • Website: IC3.gov
  • Purpose: For reporting internet-based scams such as phishing, online extortion, and cybercrime.
• FBI Tip Line
  
  • Website: FBI Tips
  • Purpose: Report major online crimes or scams involving national or international elements.

• Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
  
  • Website: FCC Consumer Complaint Center
  • Purpose: For reporting robocalls, spam texts, and phone scams.
• National Do Not Call Registry
  
  • Website: DoNotCall.gov
  • Purpose: Register to avoid telemarketing calls and report violations of the registry.

• IdentityTheft.gov
  • Website: IdentityTheft.gov
  • Purpose: For reporting and recovering from identity theft, including stolen personal information and fraudulent accounts.

• Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
  
  • Website: SEC Complaint Center
  • Purpose: Report investment fraud, Ponzi schemes, and financial scams.
• Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)
  
  • Website: ConsumerFinance.gov
  • Purpose: For reporting financial product-related scams, such as loan fraud, credit card scams, and mortgage issues.
• Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
  
  • Website: FDIC Consumer Complaints
  • Purpose: For reporting scams involving banks or financial institutions.

• Social Security Administration Office of the Inspector General (SSA-OIG)
  
  • Website: SSA Scams
  • Purpose: For reporting Social Security-related scams, such as fraudulent benefit claims or imposters.
• IRS Imposter Scams
  
  • Website: Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA)
  • Purpose: For reporting scams where fraudsters impersonate the IRS.

• National Center for Disaster Fraud (NCDF)
  
  • Website: NCDF Report Form
  • Phone: 1-866-720-5721
  • Purpose: Report charity fraud, particularly during disasters or crises.
• Charity Navigator
  
  • Website: Charity Navigator
  • Purpose: Verify charities before donating and report suspicious activities.

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
  
  • Website: OSHA Complaints
  • Purpose: For scams involving workplace violations or false job opportunities.
• Department of Labor
  
  • Website: DOL Fraud Hotline
  • Phone: 1-800-347-3756
  • Purpose: Report fraud involving unemployment insurance or worker misclassification.

• eConsumer.gov
  
  • Website: eConsumer.gov
  • Purpose: For reporting cross-border scams affecting consumers internationally.
• Interpol
  
  • Website: Interpol Cybercrime
  • Purpose: For international cybercrime and major fraud cases.

• Elder Fraud Hotline
  
  • Phone: 1-833-FRAUD-11 (1-833-372-8311)
  • Purpose: Report fraud targeting senior citizens, such as scams involving fake investments or medical fraud.
• National Adult Protective Services Association (NAPSA)
  
  • Website: NAPSA Elder Abuse
  • Purpose: For reporting abuse, neglect, or exploitation of vulnerable adults.

• Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)
  
  • Website: CFTC Fraud Tips
  • Purpose: Report cryptocurrency fraud, including fake exchanges and investment schemes.
• Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
  
  • Website: SEC Crypto Scams
  • Purpose: Report initial coin offering (ICO) scams and other digital asset frauds.

1. Preserve Evidence: Keep records of all communications, screenshots, emails, and transactions related to the scam.
2. Notify Your Bank or Credit Card Provider: If the scam involves financial loss, contact your financial institution immediately.
3. Check Your Credit Report: Monitor your credit for suspicious activity via AnnualCreditReport.com.

Reporting scams can help protect others and bring scammers to justice. Bookmark or share this resource to spread awareness and combat fraud effectively!