Where to report
If you are in immediate danger or a crime is in progress, call 911.
Reporting routes in the United States vary from one state to the next. The federal channels below are open to everyone; the state-level route depends on where you are.
| Authority | What it handles | How to reach it |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Trade Commission (FTC) | The federal channel for reporting fraud, scams and bad business practices. | reportfraud.ftc.gov |
| FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) | Internet-enabled crime, including online fraud and cyber offences. | ic3.gov |
| Your state Attorney General | Consumer fraud and scams within your state. | Via your state Attorney General's office |
| Your bank or card issuer | Payments you were tricked into making, or unauthorised transactions. Report as soon as possible. | The number on your card, or in your banking app |
Regulators and redress
| Body | Role | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) | Handles complaints about banks, lenders and other consumer financial services. | consumerfinance.gov |
| Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) | Investment fraud and misconduct in securities markets. | sec.gov |
| Your state Attorney General | Consumer protection and enforcement at state level. | Via your state Attorney General's office |
If money has left your account
Tell your bank or card issuer straight away. What can be done about a payment depends on how it was sent and on the facts of the case.
How Reascon works here
Where a matter touches the United States, we document it to the standard the authorities above require and refer it through the correct channel, federal or state. We work with victims to gather what they have, and with lawyers acting pro bono in the US. We do not act as your legal representative unless a licensed attorney formally takes that role.
Been affected? Start at Get help. Received a notice from us? See Verify a notice from us. Or submit evidence directly.