Latest Reporting Guides
New and recently updated step-by-step U.S. reporting guides — scams, housing, workplace issues, consumer complaints, and more. Each guide lists the official agency, phone number, and what to file. For our editorial top picks, see most popular guides.
24 recently updated guides
Fraud & Scam ReportingHow to Report a Scam Website: Shut Down Fraud Before It SpreadsReport scam websites to the FTC, Google Safe Browsing, and the domain registrar to get them blocked and investigated. Complete guide with…Consumer Rights ReportingHow to Report Consumer Fraud: The Complete U.S. GuideReport consumer fraud to the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov and your state Attorney General. This complete guide covers defective products, false advertising, bad…Fraud & Scam ReportingHow to Report Identity Theft: Steps to Protect Yourself and File a ReportReport identity theft immediately at IdentityTheft.gov — the FTC official recovery site. Get a personalized recovery plan, pre-filled dispute letters, and guidance…Fraud & Scam ReportingHow to Report a Scam: The Complete U.S. Guide (All Types, All States)Report any scam to the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov and FBI IC3.gov. This complete guide covers every scam type, all federal agencies, and…Government & Benefits ReportingHow To Report a Death To Social SecurityReport a death to Social Security by calling 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) or visiting local SSA office. Funeral homes often report deaths automatically.Health & Safety ReportingHow to Report Elder Abuse and Senior Fraud: Complete U.S. GuideReport elder abuse to Adult Protective Services at 1-800-677-1116 and nursing home abuse to your state Long-Term Care Ombudsman. This complete guide…Workplace ReportingHow to Report Workplace Issues: The Complete U.S. Worker Rights GuideReport workplace harassment to the EEOC at 1-800-669-4000, wage theft to the DOL at 1-866-487-9243, and workplace safety violations to OSHA at…Neighbor & Community ReportingHow to Report a Landlord or Housing Violation: Complete Tenant Rights GuideReport landlord violations to local code enforcement, HUD at 1-800-685-8470, and your state Attorney General. This complete guide covers slumlords, unsafe rentals,…Neighbor & Community ReportingHow to Report a Homeless Person in Your Area ResponsiblyNot sure who to call when you see someone homeless and in need? This guide covers when to report, which number to…Environmental ReportingHow to Report Garbage Not Picked Up in Your AreaGarbage not picked up? Here's exactly how to report a missed trash collection — who to call, what to say, and how…Environmental ReportingReport EPA Violations Anonymously: Speak Up SafelyWorried about an environmental violation near you? Here's exactly how to report EPA violations anonymously — what to report, where to call,…Fraud & Scam ReportingHow to Check if a Nonprofit is LegitimateCheck if a nonprofit is legitimate at IRS.gov Tax Exempt Organization Search or GuideStar.org. Verify 501(c)(3) status and review annual Form 990…Fraud & Scam ReportingReport Stolen License Plate: Quick Steps to TakeReport stolen license plates to local police immediately and file a report. Contact your state DMV to cancel the plates. Request replacement…Fraud & Scam ReportingReport Stolen Mail: Essential Steps and TipsReport stolen mail to USPS at uspis.gov/report or call 1-877-876-2455. File police report and contact Postal Inspection Service. Mail theft is a…Neighbor & Community ReportingHow To Report Speed Trap on Google Maps EasilyReport speed traps on Google Maps by tapping "Add a report" while navigating. Select "Speed trap" icon. Helps other drivers avoid tickets…Fraud & Scam ReportingHow to Report Netflix Phishing Attack: A GuideReport Netflix phishing to Netflix at netflix.com/phishing or forward to phishing@netflix.com. Also report to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov and IC3.gov.Health & Safety ReportingHow to File a Hospital Complaint: Patient Rights GuideFile hospital complaints with hospital Patient Relations, state Health Department, or Joint Commission at jointcommission.org. Medicare patients call 1-800-MEDICARE.Consumer Rights ReportingHow to Complain About a Car Repair Shop: Get Your Money BackComplain about car repair shops to your state Attorney General, BBB, or NHTSA. Document all repairs and invoices. File small claims court…Health & Safety ReportingGuide: How to Report a HIPAA Violation AnonymouslyReport HIPAA violations to HHS Office for Civil Rights at hhs.gov/hipaa/filing-a-complaint or call 1-800-368-1019. Anonymous reporting allowed. Include violation details.Neighbor & Community ReportingHow to Report Noisy Neighbors: Get Results FastReport noisy neighbors to local police non-emergency line (311) or landlord first. Document noise times and dates. File noise complaints with city…Fraud & Scam ReportingHow to Report Employer Paying Under The TableReport under-the-table pay to the IRS using Form 3949-A or call 1-800-829-0433. Also file wage complaints with your state labor department for…Government & Benefits ReportingHow to Report EBT Card LostReport a lost EBT card immediately to your state EBT hotline to freeze your benefits. Replacement cards arrive in 7-10 business days.…Consumer Rights ReportingHow to Report Better Business BureauReport a business to the Better Business Bureau online at bbb.org or call 1-866-411-2221. File complaints about scams, poor service, and false…Workplace ReportingHow to Report Unfair Treatment at WorkReport workplace discrimination to the EEOC at eeoc.gov or call 1-800-669-4000. File complaints within 180 days of incident. Contact your state labor…