Report a scam

If money or an account is involved, act fast. Speed matters. Do these steps in order.

1. Call your bank or card company right now. Use the number on your card or statement, not one from a message. Ask them to stop or pull back any money you sent.
2. Report it to the FBI at its Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3). This is for online scams, fake work emails, and wire fraud. ic3.gov
3. Report it to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for scams and fake callers. reportfraud.ftc.gov
4. If someone stole your identity, get a free recovery plan from the FTC. IdentityTheft.gov
5. Call your local police and file a report. Your bank or insurance company may ask for it.

Special cases

• Fake IRS or tax emails: follow the IRS steps at irs.gov: report fake IRS emails and messages.
• Hacking at a business: you can report it to the U.S. cybersecurity agency (CISA) at cisa.gov/report.

Report it to your state or territory

Your state also takes scam reports. Pick your state to see who to contact there.

• Alabama
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• Texas
• US Virgin Islands
• Utah
• Vermont
• Virginia
• Washington
• West Virginia
• Wisconsin
• Wyoming

Don't see your office, or a link is not working? Find it in the NAAG attorney general directory.

FraudMeNot can't look into single cases or get money back. Never pay anyone up front who promises to get your lost money back. That's often a second scam. We aren't part of these agencies. These links go to their official sites.