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Barclays US fraud reporting routes

Card-fraud and unauthorized-charge reporting for U.S. Barclays cardholders.

Last checkedAug 5, 2026Official website
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Barclays US fraud and card-security support

866-928-8598

Call promptly for an unauthorized charge or lost/stolen Barclays U.S. card.

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Source: Barclays US Security Center

Before you report

Prepare the response, not just the phone call

Have this information readyFacts and identifiers the institution or agency may request7
  • Affected card

    Use a nickname or last four digits only.

    Have ready for reporting
  • Loss or theft time

    Record exact or estimated date and time.

    Have ready for reporting
  • Last legitimate transaction

    Record date, merchant/location, and amount.

    Have ready for reporting
  • Location of loss

    Record known location without adding assumptions.

    Have ready for reporting
  • Date of last known transaction

    Identify whether it was legitimate or unauthorized.

    Have ready before calling
  • Amount of last known transaction

    Collect amount and currency.

    Have ready before calling
  • Location or merchant of last known transaction

    Record merchant name/location as shown.

    Have ready before calling
Preserve this evidence nowKeep original records before they are deleted, replaced, or changed7
  • Merchant communications

    Preserve the complete thread with dates, identities, and attachments.

    Keep original and export copy
  • Receipts

    Preserve the original receipt or a faithful copy showing merchant, date, amount, and item/service.

    Keep original where available
  • Invoices

    Preserve the complete invoice and associated metadata or email delivery record.

    Keep original and copy
  • Tracking information

    Save carrier, tracking number, event history, delivery status, and screenshots/PDF.

    Export/copy
  • Relevant photos

    Preserve original files and metadata when available; do not edit the originals.

    Keep original
  • Dispute confirmation and investigator emails

    Save the dispute confirmation and every investigator email; respond by any deadline stated in the case.

    Keep original and copy
  • Prepaid/gift card receipts

    Preserve receipts, card packaging, card numbers/photos where safe, and redemption records; redact public outputs.

    Keep original
Other official reporting routesAgencies that may apply depending on the facts11
FBI IC3

Internet crime, cyber-enabled fraud, online scam, business email compromise, crypto-related fraud, or time-sensitive cyber incident.

Does not accept evidence attachments; user must preserve originals.
FTC ReportFraud

Fraud, scam, bad business practice, payment scam, or consumer fraud routing.

No guarantee of individual recovery; route and report preserve record.
CFPB

Consumer financial product/service complaint after contacting company when applicable.

Submit supporting documents; generally include everything because second complaint may not be possible.
USAGov Scam Wizard

User does not know which agency to report to.

External router; not evidence storage.
U.S. Postal Inspection Service

Mail fraud, mail theft, USPS smishing/phishing, identity theft via mail, mail-related scam.

For mail fraud form, mail copies and keep originals.
Local law enforcement / 911

Immediate danger or time-sensitive matter requiring immediate intervention.

Preserve report number and officer/contact details.
FDIC Consumer Response Center

Complaint or assistance involving an FDIC-supervised financial institution.

Submit copies when requested and retain originals.
Federal Reserve Consumer Help

Determine the correct bank regulator or complain about a Federal Reserve-supervised institution.

Retain documents for follow-up; do not place account numbers or SSNs in the free-text narrative.
NCUA Consumer Assistance Center

Complaint or assistance involving a federally insured credit union.

Preserve complaint confirmation, credit-union response, attachments, and proof of written escalation.
IdentityTheft.gov

Identity theft or misuse of personal information requiring an FTC Identity Theft Report and recovery plan.

Download or print the Identity Theft Report and recovery plan immediately; retain copies.
SEC Investor Complaint and Tips

Possible securities-law violation or problem with an investment account or financial professional.

Save the TCR submission number and printable complaint copy; retain all supporting records.
Official sources and verificationEvery public route links back to an independently checked official source1
Barclays US Security CenterUnauthorized charges, lost/stolen card, and account security. · Verified in browser
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