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FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) fraud reporting routes

Cybercrime/Internet fraud complaint intake and evidence-preservation guidance.

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IC3 complaint

https://www.ic3.gov/Home/FileComplaint

File complaint with IC3; prepare complainant, financial, subject, incident, and email-header details. Save/print complaint before closing.

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Source: FBI IC3 FAQ

Before you report

Prepare the response, not just the phone call

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

Your name
Collect for formal report workspace; mask if exported publicly.
Required by IC3 complaint
Your phone number
Collect in secured workspace; show user they may need it for agency report.
Required by IC3 complaint
Your email address
Collect in secured workspace; show user they may need it for agency report.
Required by IC3 complaint
Transaction date
Collect exact or estimated date.
Required by IC3 complaint
Transaction amount
Collect amount and currency.
Required by IC3 complaint
Recipient/beneficiary information
Collect known recipient name, account, wallet, platform username, phone/email, or receiving institution if known.
Required by IC3 complaint
Total loss
Calculate from ledger; allow unknown/pending status.
Required by IC3 complaint

Preserve this evidence nowKeep original records before they are deleted, replaced, or changed7

Canceled checks
Preserve originals; store copy/reference in FraudPrep.
Keep original
Receipts
Preserve originals for payment/report records.
Keep original
System logs
Preserve logs without modifying originals; hash/export where possible.
Export/copy
PCAP files
Preserve packet captures securely if available; may contain sensitive data.
Keep original
IC3 complaint copy
Save or print before closing the confirmation page; source says this is the only opportunity.
Export/copy
Wire receipts
Preserve wire transfer receipts and confirmation numbers.
Keep original
Cryptocurrency receipts
Preserve transaction receipts, transaction IDs, wallet addresses, exchange records; FraudPrep product support must remain gated if crypto unsupported.
Keep original

Time-sensitive notesOfficially published windows or availability conditions2

IC3 complaint copy

Only opportunity to save/print after submission before closing page

Save/print complaint immediately and store in FraudPrep.

Evidence attachments

IC3 does not collect evidence or accept attachments

Do not expect IC3 to store files; preserve originals and attach/index in FraudPrep.

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

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