Report Fraud and Scams (2024)

FAQs

Is it worth reporting a scammer? ›

Local Law Enforcement: Consumers are encouraged to report scams to their local police department or sheriff's office, especially if you lost money or property or had your identity compromised.

If you're not able to use ReportFraud.ftc.gov to file a report, you can call the FTC's Consumer Response Center at 877-382-4357.

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has the power to investigate and remove scam websites. It's free to report a suspicious website to us and it only takes a minute. By reporting suspicious websites, you can help us stop cyber criminals and protect others online.

Contact the FBI at (202) 324-3000, or online at www.fbi.gov or tips.fbi.gov. Contact the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Inspector General at 1-800-HHS-TIPS, or online at www.oig.hhs.gov . Contact the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) online at www.ic3.gov.

If you have fallen victim to a scam, your local police department should be able to help along with the resources mentioned above. It is generally best to file a police report on a scammer, reach out to your bank, and file a complaint with the appropriate federal agency as soon as possible after you have been scammed.

Can You Find the Person Who Scammed You? The unfortunate truth is that most scammers are nearly impossible to find. Fraudsters can hide their tracks behind fake online profiles, stolen SIMs, and anonymous cryptocurrency wallets.

The power of ReportFraud.ftc.gov

Your report is shared with more than 2,800 law enforcers.

While banks are generally obligated to refund money lost to fraud, they may deny the refund if you were negligent or involved in the scam.

The national cybercrime hotline number is 155260. File your online fraud complaint at https://cybercrime.gov.in/

When you report a scam, the FTC can use the information to build cases against scammers, spot trends, educate the public, and share data about what is happening in your community. If you experienced a scam — or even spotted one, report it to the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.

What happens when you report a number to 333? ›

Report to 333

Notify Safaricom of imposters and suspicious branded links/websites/social media handles. Do not share any personal details with anyone on such platforms. Reporting helps to ensure that the conning numbers are investigated and blocked.

Call our hotline 24/7 on 1300 CYBER1 (1300 292 371) if you need help or go to ReportCyber.

To file a police report, search online for the local law enforcement agency's contact information where the crime occurred. Most local law enforcement agencies accept anonymous tips or crime reports online or by phone. To learn more, contact your local police department.

The Fair Credit Billing Act (FCBA) limits consumer liability for credit card fraud to $50 in most cases, regardless of when you report [*]. But the sooner you flag fraudulent credit card transactions, the faster you get your money back. Call the customer service number on the back of your card.

Simple incidents of opportunistic fraud may only take anywhere from a day to a week to close the book on. More sophisticated fraud cases – especially those involving fraud rings – can take months or even years, often requiring the assistance of law enforcement.

If you're targeted by this scam, follow these steps: Don't call back. Ask your phone provider to block outgoing calls to international numbers. File a complaint with the FTC at www.donotcall.gov and the FCC at www.fcc.gov/complaints.