United States
Last Updated: 10/7/2024
Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) – The IC3, operated by the FBI, is a primary resource for reporting internet-enabled crimes, including fraud, crimes against children, hacking, and phishing. You can file a report online at https://www.ic3.gov
FBI Cyber Crime Division – To report incidents such as hacking, ransomware, crimes against children and other cyber intrusions, contact your local FBI field office or submit an electronic tip through https://tips.fbi.gov/home.
CyberTipline (National Center for Missing and Exploited Children) – This hotline is dedicated to cases involving child sexual exploitation, including child pornography, sex trafficking, and online enticement. You can submit a report online at https://www.cybertipline.org/ or call 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678)
U.S. Secret Service – The Secret Service handles cases involving financial fraud and computer-related crimes. Local Secret Service field offices can be contacted, and additional information is available at https://www.secretservice.gov/.
ICE Tip Line (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) – For issues related to human trafficking and exploitation, ICE maintains a hotline at 1-866-DHS-2-ICE (1-866-347-2423) and accepts online reports through https://www.ice.gov/tipline
US-CERT (United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team) – Managed by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), US-CERT takes reports on network vulnerabilities, phishing, and other cyber threats. You can reach them at 1-888-282-0870 or via https://www.cisa.gov
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) – For cases involving consumer fraud, identity theft, and scams, the FTC has a complaint center accessible at ftc.gov/complaint. You can also report identity theft specifically through https://www.identitytheft.gov
Social Security Administration (SSA) Fraud Hotline – If you suspect someone is using your Social Security number fraudulently, contact the SSA at 1-800-269-0271 or visit https://oig.ssa.gov/report-fraud-waste-or-abuse/
U.S. Postal Inspection Service – This agency addresses mail-related fraud, including internet fraud with a postal component. They can be reached via https://www.uspis.gov
Crime Stoppers USA – To report anonymous tips related to any criminal activity, call 1-800-222-TIPS or submit a tip through https://www.crimestoppersusa.org
WeTip – A confidential reporting service for crimes such as drug activity, child exploitation, and cyberbullying. WeTip provides anonymous reporting options through web forms, a mobile app, and a hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME. Visit WeTip for more details https://www.wetip.com
Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Tip Line – HSI addresses cyber-related national security threats and criminal organizations. They can be reached at 1-877-4HSI-TIP (1-877-447-4787) or online at https://www.dhs.gov/hsi/investigate/cybercrime
National Child Abuse Hotline – For general child abuse reports, the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline provides crisis intervention, information, and referrals. It operates 24/7 at 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453) and has both phone and online chat options at https://www.childhelphotline.org
Polaris National Human Trafficking Hotline – For cases of child trafficking, this hotline is available to report incidents of human trafficking, including trafficking of minors. You can call 1-888-373-7888, text “BeFree” (233733), or submit a tip at https://humantraffickinghotline.org/en
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) – RAINN operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline, which provides support for victims of sexual abuse, including child sexual abuse. Contact them at 1-800-656-HOPE (1-800-656-4673) or visit https://www.rainn.org
FTC (Federal Trade Commission) Fraud Reporting – The FTC's website allows individuals to report fraud, scams, and bad business practices. The FTC collects these reports to help protect consumers and prevent further fraudulent activities. Contact them at https://reportfraud.ftc.gov for more information.
