Should I report to the FTC or FBI?

Consumer fraud to the FTC; internet crime to FBI IC3. Both may apply depending on the incident.

United States

What to do if you were scammed in United States

Report fraud to the FTC and internet crime to the FBI IC3. For identity theft, use IdentityTheft.gov.

Contact your bank or payment provider immediately if money was sent or card details were shared.
Block or freeze your card if payment details may have been compromised.
Change passwords on accounts that may be affected—start with email and banking.
Enable two-factor authentication on important accounts.
Save screenshots, emails, URLs, order confirmations, and payment proof before pages disappear.

FTC — Report Fraud
Federal Trade Commission portal for reporting fraud, scams, and bad business practices.
Report here (opens in new tab)
FBI IC3
Internet Crime Complaint Center for online crime including fraud and phishing.
Report here (opens in new tab)
CISA — phishing guidance
Cybersecurity advice on avoiding phishing and social engineering.
Report here (opens in new tab)
IdentityTheft.gov
Federal resource for identity theft recovery plans and reporting steps.
Report here (opens in new tab)
Your bank
Contact your bank or card issuer via the phone number on your card or their official mobile app.
Open your bank's official app or website

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Should I report to the FTC or FBI?: Consumer fraud to the FTC; internet crime to FBI IC3. Both may apply depending on the incident.

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