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Official Citizen Decision Engine

Where Do I Report? Citizen Jurisdiction Finder

Use this interactive triage engine to instantly identify the exact federal agency, state licensing board, statutory filing deadline, and formal legal dispute letter for your specific issue.

Primary Federal Enforcement Jurisdictions

When local or private dispute efforts fail, these primary federal regulatory agencies hold mandatory enforcement jurisdiction under United States federal law:

Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Deceptive Practices & Identity Theft

Investigates unfair trade practices, nationwide scams, telemarketing fraud, and oversees IdentityTheft.gov.

Hotline: 1-877-382-4357 • ReportFraud.ftc.gov

U.S. DOL Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
Unpaid Overtime & FLSA Wage Theft

Recovers back wages, unpaid overtime, and enforces mandatory 100% liquidated damages under 29 U.S.C. ยง 216(b).

Hotline: 1-866-487-9243 • dol.gov/whd

FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)
Wire Fraud, Ransomware & Cyber Extortion

Operates the Recovery Asset Team (RAT) capable of freezing fraudulent international wire transfers within 72 hours.

Filing Portal: IC3.gov • 1-855-835-5324

EEOC & Civil Rights Division
Workplace Discrimination & Harassment

Enforces Title VII, ADEA, and ADA protections. Mandatory administrative filing requirement prior to federal litigation.

Hotline: 1-800-669-4000 • eeoc.gov

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