Fraud & Scam Reporting

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 all 50 state Attorney General contacts so you report to the right place fast.

Report social media impersonation directly on each platform using the report button, then file with the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov and FBI IC3.gov if money was lost. Impersonation and account hacking are federal crimes.

Report cryptocurrency scams to the FBI at IC3.gov, FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov, and the SEC at sec.gov/tcr. Crypto investment fraud cost Americans over $5 billion in 2023 — report immediately, time is critical.

Report fake government grant scams to the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov and Grants.gov. The government never calls to offer free grant money — legitimate grants require an application and never charge fees.

Report student loan scams to Federal Student Aid at studentaid.gov, the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov, and the CFPB. Fake loan forgiveness and debt relief companies charge fees for services that are always free through official channels.

Report robocalls to the FTC at DoNotCall.gov and the FCC at consumercomplaints.fcc.gov. Register on the Do Not Call Registry at 1-888-382-1222. Illegal robocalls carry fines up to $50,000 per call.

Report rental listing scams to the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov, FBI IC3.gov, and the listing platform where you found the ad. Fake landlord scams steal deposits from renters — report fast to recover funds.

Report payday loan scams to the CFPB at consumerfinance.gov/complaint, FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov, and your state Attorney General. Fake payday debt collectors and predatory lenders violate federal law.

Report fake invoice scams to the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov, FBI IC3.gov, and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service. Fake invoice fraud costs businesses billions — report immediately and dispute with your bank.

Report timeshare scams to the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov, FBI IC3.gov, and your state Attorney General. Timeshare exit and resale scams steal billions annually — report fast to freeze assets.

Report fake charities to your state Attorney General, FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov, and FBI IC3.gov. Verify charity legitimacy at IRS.gov or GuideStar before donating.

Report tax evasion to the IRS using Form 3949-A. IRS Whistleblowers can earn 15-30% of collected taxes for large fraud cases. Anonymous reporting available.

Report scam websites to the FTC, Google Safe Browsing, and the domain registrar to get them blocked and investigated. Complete guide with all report links.

Report tax fraud to the IRS using Form 3949-A at irs.gov or call 1-800-829-0433. For significant fraud ($2M+ individual / $200K+ business), file Form 211 with the IRS Whistleblower Office — awards range from 15–30% of collected proceeds.

Report insurance fraud to your state Department of Insurance fraud division at naic.org/state_web_map.htm. For Medicare or Medicaid fraud contact HHS OIG at oig.hhs.gov or 1-800-447-8477. Most tips can be submitted anonymously.

Report Medicare fraud to the HHS Office of Inspector General at oig.hhs.gov or call 1-800-HHS-TIPS (1-800-447-8477). You can report anonymously and may be eligible for a financial reward of up to 10% of the amount recovered.

Check 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 financial reports.

Most major credit cards report to Equifax including Chase, Amex, Citi, Capital One, and Discover. Check your Equifax report free at annualcreditreport.com annually.

Report stolen license plates to local police immediately and file a report. Contact your state DMV to cancel the plates. Request replacement plates within 48 hours.

Report 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 federal crime.

Report 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.

Report 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 unpaid taxes.

Report spam emails by clicking “Report spam” or “Junk” in Gmail, Outlook, or Yahoo Mail. Forward phishing emails to reportphishing@apwg.org and spam@uce.gov (FTC).

Reporting someone to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is a serious matter that should not be taken lightly.