Official Fraud Reporting Resources
Access trusted United States government agencies and nonprofit organizations that provide fraud reporting, consumer protection, identity theft assistance, and scam recovery resources.
Need Immediate Assistance?
If you believe you are in immediate physical danger, call 911. If you have already lost money or shared sensitive personal information, contact your financial institution immediately and report the incident using the official resources below.
National Elder Fraud HotlineNational Elder Fraud Hotline
Free support for adults age 60 and older who have experienced financial fraud, with a case manager assigned to each caller. Open Monday to Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Operated by U.S. Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime.
1-833-372-8311 Official WebsiteFederal Trade Commission
Report scams, identity theft, unwanted calls, online fraud, imposter scams and other consumer fraud directly to the Federal Trade Commission. Operated by U.S. Federal Trade Commission.
877-382-4357 ReportFraud.ftc.govFBI Internet Crime Complaint Center
Submit reports involving phishing, online fraud, investment scams, ransomware, cryptocurrency scams, business email compromise and other internet related crimes. Operated by Federal Bureau of Investigation.
IC3.govU.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging Fraud Hotline
Information and assistance for older Americans affected by scams, financial exploitation and consumer fraud. Operated by U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging.
855-303-9470Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Educational resources and assistance on financial exploitation, fraud prevention and protecting older adults from financial abuse. Operated by Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
855-411-2372 [email protected]Adult Protective Services
Report suspected financial exploitation, neglect or abuse involving vulnerable or older adults through your state Adult Protective Services program. Operated by Administration for Community Living.
Find Local ServicesCredit Fraud Alerts and Credit Freezes
If your personal information has been exposed, contact any major credit bureau to place a fraud alert or request a credit freeze. Operated by Equifax, Experian and TransUnion.
Equifax Experian TransUnionState Attorney General Offices
Each U.S. state has an Attorney General office that accepts consumer complaints and investigates fraud affecting residents. Operated by National Association of Attorneys General.
Find Your Attorney GeneralPhone numbers, hours and operators on this page were verified against their official sources on 19 September 2026.
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