Free U.S. reporting guides · 50 states
Report it the right way.
Step-by-step guides with verified agency phone numbers and official .gov links — for scams, workplace issues, housing, health, and local problems.
Find exact regulatory filing portals, state complaint routing & statutory deadlines before evidence expires.
Not sure where to start? Search all guides, use the agency finder above, or browse by state.
Browse by Reporting Category
Select your issue category to access verified government portals, statutory deadlines, and dispute notice templates.
Fraud & Scams
FTC, FBI IC3, identity theft, fake checks, romance scams, and IRS tax fraud.
Workplace & Wages
EEOC harassment, OSHA safety violations, DOL unpaid overtime, and retaliatory firing.
Consumer Rights
CFPB banking complaints, contractor disputes, billing errors, and state AG mediation.
Housing & Landlord
Municipal code enforcement, toxic mold, security deposit withholding, and HUD discrimination.
Government & Public
City council, county administration, OIG oversight, public benefits, and DMV complaints.
Health & Safety
Hospital patient advocacy, HIPAA violations, nursing home neglect, and FDA food contamination.
Environmental Violations
Illegal dumping, chemical spills, water contamination, clean air violations, and EPA hotlines.
50-State Directory
Direct contact portals for state Attorneys General, labor boards, and consumer agencies.
Featured & Recently Updated Reporting Guides
Step-by-step action guides featuring verified regulatory portals, formal dispute letters, and mandatory statutory deadlines.
How to Report a Fake Charity: Stop Donation Scams & IRS Guide
Learn how to report a fake charity. Verify 501(c)(3) tax status on IRS TEOS, file IRS Form 13909 complaints, alert State Charities Bureaus, and secure refunds.
How to Report Elder Abuse and Senior Fraud: APS Guide
Learn how to report elder abuse and senior fraud. Contact Adult Protective Services (APS), call the DOJ Elder Fraud Hotline, and freeze exploited bank accounts.
How to Report a Rental Scam: Tenant Rights & Deposit Recovery Guide
Learn how to report a rental scam, recover stolen deposits, and trigger bank wire freezes. Access FBI IC3 steps, police reports, and certified demand letters.
How to Report a Used Car Dealer: Lemon Law & DMV Guide
Learn how to report a used car dealer for fraud, undisclosed defects, and salvage title scams. Access UCC revocation letters, DMV complaints, and bond claims.
How to Report False Advertising: Stop Deceptive Marketing & FTC Guide
Learn how to report false advertising, deceptive pricing, and bait-and-switch schemes. Access FTC filing steps, state AG complaints, and demand letters.
How to Report an Unlicensed Contractor: Protect Homes & CSLB Guide
Learn how to report an unlicensed contractor. Deploy state SWIFT units to active job sites, halt unpermitted work, and sue for 100% financial disgorgement.
How to File an Effective Regulatory Complaint
Follow this 3-stage protocol to ensure your complaint triggers official agency investigation rather than administrative dismissal.
Determine Regulatory Jurisdiction
Identify whether your issue falls under federal authority (FTC, CFPB, EEOC, OSHA) or your state Attorney General & municipal agencies.
Assemble Evidentiary Forensics
Collect non-repudiable proof: itemized financial ledgers, email headers, dated correspondence, tracking numbers, and contract agreements.
Transmit Formal Notice & File
Submit through official verified .gov portals or serve formal legal demand letters via Certified Mail Return Receipt Requested before deadlines lapse.
Pre-Filing Checklists & Dispute Letters
Never file a complaint without verifying statutory requirements. Download official citizen checklists or copy pre-formatted legal notices directly to your clipboard.
Financial Scam Evidence Checklist
Wire recall protocols, banking affidavit checklists, and forensic screenshot logs for FTC/IC3.
Download PDF ↓Workplace Violation Evidence Dossier
Shift log templates, OSHA hazard logs, and EEOC discrimination timestamp trackers.
Download PDF ↓1-Click Dispute Letter Generator
Copy or print formal statutory notice templates formatted for certified mail with return receipt.
Access Dispute Letters →