Where to Report Fraud & Online Scams
Complete global directory of official fraud reporting channels. Only 7% of scam victims report online fraud - help fight cybercrime by reporting suspicious websites and scams.
Emergency Situations
If you are in immediate danger or experiencing an active crime, contact your local emergency services immediately:
- • 911 (US/Canada)
- • 999 (UK)
- • 112 (EU)
- • 000 (Australia)
Before You Report
- ✓ Gather Evidence: Screenshots, emails, transaction records, URLs
- ✓ Act Quickly: Report immediately to increase recovery chances
- ✓ Multiple Reports: File with police, consumer protection, and relevant agencies
- ✓ Keep All Evidence: Preserve emails, screenshots, receipts - don't delete anything
- ✓ Check Domain First: Verify if a website is fake using our free checker
Quick Jump to Your Country
Major English-Speaking Countries
United States
Primary Reporting Channels
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FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)
Federal bureau for all internet crimes. File complaints online 24/7.
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Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Consumer protection agency. Report scams, identity theft, and business fraud.
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USA.gov Scam Reporting Portal
Comprehensive guide to all government reporting options.
Specialized Reporting
- Financial Fraud: SEC Tips & Complaints
- Healthcare Scams: HHS OIG Hotline
- Tax Fraud: IRS Fraud Reporting
- Mail Fraud: US Postal Inspection Service
- Internet Crime: IC3 - FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center
- Cross-Border Fraud: econsumer.gov
Emergency: If you're in immediate danger, call 911
Non-emergency police: Call your local police department
FTC Reports shared with: Over 2,800 law enforcement partners
United Kingdom
Primary Reporting Channels
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Action Fraud
UK's national reporting centre for fraud and cybercrime. Call: 0300 123 2040
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National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC)
Report phishing emails to: [email protected]
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Citizens Advice Consumer Service
Call: 0808 223 1133 (England) | 0808 164 6000 (Wales)
Scotland: Report to Police Scotland on 101
Northern Ireland: Contact PSNI on 101
Canada
Primary Reporting Channels
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Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC)
Central agency for fraud and identity theft. Call: 1-888-495-8501. Central repository for law enforcement investigations.
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Canadian Centre for Cyber Security
Report cyber security incidents affecting Canadian systems
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RCMP Cybercrime Reporting
Royal Canadian Mounted Police online reporting portal
Australia
Primary Reporting Channels
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Scamwatch (ACCC)
Australian Competition & Consumer Commission portal
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Australian Cyber Security Centre
24/7 Hotline: 1300 CYBER1 (1300 292 371)
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Australian Federal Police
Report serious cybercrime to federal police
European Union Countries
Quick Reference - EU Fraud Reporting
| Country | Primary Agency | Website | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇩🇪 Germany | Bundeskriminalamt (BKA) | Online-Wache | 110 |
| 🇫🇷 France | Cybermalveillance.gouv.fr | Report Portal | 17 |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | Fraudehelpdesk | Report Fraud | 112 |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | eCops | Police Portal | 112 |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | Guardia Civil / Policía Nacional | Report Cybercrime | 112 |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | Polizia Postale | Cyber Police | 113 |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | Polisen | Police Report | 112 |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | Politiet | Report Crime | 112 |
| 🇫🇮 Finland | Poliisi | Report Online | 112 |
| 🇳🇴 Norway | Politiet | Cybercrime Unit | 112 |
Asia-Pacific Region
Singapore
- ScamAlert.sg
- ScamShield - Government Agency
- Singapore Police Force
- Anti-Scam Hotline: 1800-722-6688
- 24/7 Helpline: 1799
Japan
- National Police Agency
- Japan Anti Fraud Organization (JAFO)
- National Consumer Affairs Center
- Consumer Hotline: 188
South Korea
- ECRM Police Portal
- Anti-Corruption & Civil Rights Commission (ACRC)
- KISA
- Cyber Bureau: 182
India
- National Cyber Crime Portal
- Helpline: 1930
- CERT-IN
Other Countries
Latin America
Brazil
Mexico
Argentina
Additional Countries
Ireland
Switzerland
Austria
- BMI Cybercrime
- Email: [email protected]
Poland
Portugal
International Organizations
Global Reporting
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INTERPOL Cybercrime Unit
International police cooperation. Report suspected fraud and abuse of INTERPOL's name only.
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Europol - EC3
European Cybercrime Centre - comprehensive list of national reporting websites for all EU Member States
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eConsumer.gov
Partnership of consumer protection agencies worldwide for international scams and cross-border fraud
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ICPEN
Network of 70+ consumer protection authorities for cross-border consumer protection
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Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA)
Global organization with real-time intelligence sharing and local chapters
Industry Reporting
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Google Safe Browsing
Report phishing sites
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Microsoft SmartScreen
Report malicious websites
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Anti-Phishing Working Group
Report to: [email protected]
Important Guidelines for Reporting Fraud
✅ Do This:
- • Report to your local/national agency first
- • Keep all evidence (emails, screenshots, receipts)
- • Report immediately after discovering fraud
- • Contact your bank if financial accounts are compromised
- • File police reports for criminal activity
- • Use official government websites only
- • Document dates, times, and all communication
- • Report even if you didn't lose money
❌ Avoid This:
- • Don't pay fees to report fraud
- • Don't provide personal info to unverified contacts
- • Don't delay reporting
- • Don't rely on social media for official reporting
- • Don't expect immediate resolution
- • Don't report to multiple agencies unnecessarily
- • Don't delete any evidence or communication
- • Don't engage further with scammers
What to Include in Your Report
- ✓ Complete URLs of fraudulent websites
- ✓ Screenshots of the scam
- ✓ All communication with scammers
- ✓ Transaction records and amounts lost
- ✓ Dates and times of incidents
- ✓ Method of payment used
- ✓ IP addresses if available
- ✓ Any personal information exposed
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Check Website NowFrequently Asked Questions
Is website a scam - how do I report it?
If you suspect a website is fake or fraudulent, first verify it using our checker, then report it to your local cybercrime unit using the links above. Always report to multiple agencies for best results.
Where to report fake websites?
Report fake websites to your country's cybercrime unit, consumer protection agency, and Google Safe Browsing. Use the directory above to find specific reporting channels for your location.
I lost money to an online scam - what should I do?
Act immediately: 1) Contact your bank to dispute charges, 2) File a police report, 3) Report to your national fraud center, 4) Keep all evidence, 5) Monitor your accounts for further unauthorized activity.