Complete US Anti-Scam Guide: FBI IC3 & FTC Reporting, Fund Recovery & Scam Website Takedown

After falling victim to an online scam in the US, many people don't know who to report to, how to collect evidence, or whether they can recover their funds. This is the most comprehensive US anti-scam action guide available, covering every step from discovering the scam to reporting, fund recovery, and getting scam websites taken down—with specific, actionable instructions at every stage.

1. Online Scam Landscape in the US (2025–2026)

According to the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) annual report, the scale and financial losses from online scams in the US are accelerating:

• 2024 complaints: Over 880,000, up approximately 22% year-over-year
• 2024 total losses: Over $12.5 billion, a record high
• Victims aged 60+: Highest loss share, exceeding $3.4 billion
• Largest single loss: Investment fraud cases with individual losses exceeding $5 million

Top 5 Scam Types

Rank	Scam Type	2024 Est. Losses	Characteristics
1	Investment Fraud	~$4.7B	Crypto investment scams dominate; "pig butchering" model
2	Business Email Compromise (BEC)	~$2.9B	Impersonating CEO/suppliers to request wire transfers
3	Tech Support Scams	~$1.5B	Fake Microsoft/Apple pop-ups; remote control access
4	Romance Scams	~$650M	Building relationships on social platforms then requesting money
5	Cryptocurrency Scams	Across multiple types	Fake exchanges, fake wallets, address poisoning, rug pulls

Trend Warning: AI deepfake technology has dramatically increased the credibility of voice cloning and video scams. These cases are surging in 2025–2026. Scammers can clone your family members' voices and faces to carry out fraud.

2. How to Use ScamLens to Determine If You've Been Scammed

Before filing a formal report, use ScamLens to quickly assess whether your situation is a scam. This helps you make an informed judgment, and the generated report can serve as supplementary material for your case.

Domain/Website Check

1. Go to scamlens.org
2. Enter the suspicious website's domain (e.g., suspicious-investment.com)
3. The system returns within seconds:
   • Trust Score: Comprehensive score from 0–100
   • AI Risk Analysis: Automated analysis based on 90+ threat intelligence sources
   • Community Reviews: Other users' reports and votes on the website
   • Domain Info: Registration date, registrar, server location, etc.

Cryptocurrency Address Check

1. Go to scamlens.org/en/check-crypto
2. Enter the suspicious wallet address (supports EVM, Tron, Solana, Bitcoin, and 18 chains total)
3. The system returns risk assessment, associated labels, and transaction history

Score Interpretation

Score Range	Meaning	Recommended Action
0–30	High Risk — Very likely a scam	Stop all interactions immediately, preserve evidence, follow this guide to report
30–60	Medium Risk — Suspicious signals detected	Do not enter personal information or make transfers; investigate further
60–100	Low Risk — No obvious threats found	Remain cautious; for reference only

3. Search and Report on ScamLens

Search Historical Reports

Search for a domain or cryptocurrency address on the ScamLens homepage to see if others have already reported it. Community report data is factored into the trust score calculation.

Submit a Report

1. Click the "Report" button on the domain report page
2. Select the scam type (investment fraud, phishing, tech support scam, romance scam, etc.)
3. Fill in detailed description: what happened, amount lost, tactics used by the scammer
4. Upload evidence screenshots (optional)
5. Your report will appear on that domain's report page after submission

Vote and Comment

• Vote on other users' reports (upvote/downvote) to help the community filter genuine information
• Add supplementary information in the comments
• Build your reputation level—reports from high-reputation users carry more weight

4. Evidence Collection Checklist

Systematically collecting and preserving evidence before reporting is crucial. Here is a complete checklist:

Communication Records

• Emails: Save original emails (including full email headers). In Gmail, click "Show Original"; in Outlook, view "Message Properties." Email headers contain the sender's server IP—critical for tracing scammers.
• Text messages/iMessage: Screenshot all conversations, ensuring the other party's number and timestamps are visible
• Chat records: Complete conversation screenshots from WhatsApp, Telegram, WeChat, etc. WhatsApp allows exporting chat history as a txt file.
• Social media DMs: Instagram, Facebook Messenger, Twitter DM, etc.

Financial Records

• Bank transaction records: Download PDF bank statements containing transfer records
• Credit card statements: Mark every transaction related to the scam
• Wire transfer receipts: Wire transfer confirmation (including routing number and reference number)
• Zelle/Venmo/CashApp records: Transaction screenshots and confirmation emails
• Cryptocurrency transaction hashes (TX Hash): Obtain the on-chain hash for each transaction from your wallet or exchange—this is the core basis for blockchain tracing

Website and Technical Information

• Website screenshots: Use your browser's full-page screenshot feature to capture the scam website's homepage, registration page, payment page, and other key pages
• URLs: Record all scam URLs visited (including subpages)
• Domain WHOIS information: Look up domain registration info on the ScamLens report page or at whois.domaintools.com
• SSL certificate information: Click the lock icon in your browser's address bar to view certificate details

Contact Information

• Phone numbers: All phone numbers used by the scammer, including caller ID screenshots
• Email addresses: All email addresses used by the scammer
• Social media profiles: Screenshots of the scammer's profile pages (avatar, username, bio, friend count, etc.)
• Messaging IDs: WhatsApp numbers, Telegram usernames, etc.

Other Evidence

• Applications: If you downloaded an app recommended by the scammer, screenshot its name and developer info; don't uninstall it—it may serve as evidence
• Ad screenshots: If you entered the scam page through an ad, save the ad screenshot and its source
• Timeline: Prepare a complete timeline document listing all interactions by date

Important Note: All screenshots should be taken using your phone or computer's built-in screenshot function (don't crop), preserving the original file's metadata (EXIF info includes time and device information)—this increases the legal validity of your evidence.

5. Reporting Channels (United States)

This is the core chapter of this guide. The US anti-fraud reporting system consists of multiple federal and state agencies. Different types of scams should be reported to different agencies. It is strongly recommended to submit reports to multiple agencies simultaneously, as data sharing between agencies has delays.

Overview Table

Scam Type	Primary Reporting Agency	Website/Phone
All online scams	FBI IC3	ic3.gov
Consumer fraud	FTC	ReportFraud.ftc.gov
Investment fraud/securities fraud	SEC	sec.gov/tcr
Cryptocurrency scams	FBI IC3 + CFTC	cftc.gov/complaint
Identity theft	IdentityTheft.gov	identitytheft.gov
Mail/package fraud	USPS Inspection Service	uspis.gov
Phone scams/robocalls	FCC	fcc.gov/consumers/guides/filing-informal-complaint
Business Email Compromise (BEC)	FBI IC3 (urgent)	ic3.gov

1. FBI IC3 — Internet Crime Complaint Center

Website: ic3.gov

Scope: All internet-related criminal activity—the core hub for US cybercrime reporting.

Online Submission Steps:

1. Visit ic3.gov and click "File a Complaint"
2. Read and accept the terms (confirming your information is truthful and accurate)
3. Fill in victim information: name, address, phone, email
4. Select crime type: Choose the best match from the dropdown (Investment Fraud, BEC, Romance Scam, etc.)
5. Fill in suspect information: Everything you know about the scammer—name (even if fake), email, phone, website, cryptocurrency address
6. Fill in incident description: Describe the scam in detail in English, including timeline, communication methods, transfer methods, and amounts
7. Upload evidence attachments: Supports PDF, images, and other formats
8. After submission, you'll receive a Complaint ID—save it

Information Required:

• Your full name, contact details, date of birth
• All known information about the suspect/company
• Bank account and financial transaction information
• Scam website URLs, email addresses, phone numbers
• Cryptocurrency wallet addresses and transaction hashes
• Loss amount (in USD)

Expected Response Time:

• IC3 complaints enter a federal database and are analyzed by FBI field offices and partner law enforcement based on severity and patterns
• They will not respond to every individual complaint, but your information is crucial for fighting criminal networks
• Cases involving large losses (typically $100,000+) or matching known criminal group patterns are more likely to be prioritized
• For BEC scams reported within 72 hours of the wire transfer, IC3's Recovery Asset Team (RAT) may intervene to help freeze funds

BEC Emergency: If your company just fell victim to a BEC scam (impersonating CEO/supplier requesting a wire transfer), submit to IC3 within 72 hours and specifically flag it as "BEC." IC3's RAT team successfully froze over $538 million in BEC fraud funds in 2023.

2. FTC — Federal Trade Commission

Website: ReportFraud.ftc.gov

Scope: Consumer fraud, false advertising, unfair business practices, government impersonation scams.

Online Submission Steps:

1. Visit ReportFraud.ftc.gov
2. The system guides you through a series of questions:
   • "What happened?" — Select the best match (Online Shopping, Phone Call, Email, etc.)
   • "How were you contacted?" — Select the contact method
   • "What did you pay?" — Enter payment method and amount
3. Fill in detailed description
4. Provide your contact information (anonymous is possible but real name is recommended for follow-up)
5. Receive a confirmation number after submission

Information Required:

• Company/website name
• Contact methods (phone, email, website)
• Date and details of the scam
• Payment method and amount

Expected Response Time:

• FTC does not handle individual cases and will not help you recover funds
• However, your complaint data enters the Consumer Sentinel Network, used by 3,000+ law enforcement agencies nationwide
• When a scammer accumulates enough complaints, the FTC initiates enforcement action
• FTC enforcement actions in recent years have recovered billions of dollars for consumers

3. SEC — Securities and Exchange Commission

Website: sec.gov/tcr

Scope: Investment fraud, fraudulent securities offerings, unlicensed investment advisors, Ponzi schemes.

Online Submission Steps:

1. Visit sec.gov/tcr (Tips, Complaints, and Referrals)
2. Select "Submit a Tip"
3. Fill out the complaint form:
   • Select violation type (Market Manipulation, Ponzi Scheme, Unregistered Offering, etc.)
   • Enter information about the involved company/individual
   • Describe the incident in detail
   • Upload evidence files
4. Optionally apply for the Whistleblower Award

Whistleblower Award: If your information leads to successful SEC enforcement resulting in fines exceeding $1 million, you can receive 10%–30% of the fine amount as a reward—a substantial financial incentive.

Expected Response Time:

• The SEC evaluates and categorizes complaints
• Complaints involving large-scale investment schemes are prioritized
• Investigations may take months to years

4. CFTC — Commodity Futures Trading Commission

Website: cftc.gov/complaint

Scope: Cryptocurrency scams, forex trading scams, commodity trading scams, binary options scams.

Submission Steps:

1. Visit the CFTC complaint page
2. Fill out the online form describing the type of trading involved and the scam details
3. Provide trading platform information and transaction records

Note: Cryptocurrency is classified as a "commodity" by the CFTC in the US, so cryptocurrency scams fall under both FBI IC3 and CFTC jurisdiction. It is recommended to submit reports to both agencies.

5. IdentityTheft.gov — Identity Theft

Website: identitytheft.gov

Scope: Personal information stolen to open accounts, identity used to apply for loans or credit cards, tax fraud.

Steps:

1. Visit identitytheft.gov
2. The system guides you through questions to determine the type and scope of identity theft
3. Automatically generates an Identity Theft Report
4. Based on your situation, automatically creates a Personal Recovery Plan, including:
   • Which companies to contact to close fraudulent accounts
   • How to set up Fraud Alerts and Credit Freezes
   • Which agencies to report to
5. Provides printable letter templates for sending to credit reporting agencies and financial institutions

Critical Steps:

• Immediately contact the three major credit bureaus to set up a Fraud Alert (free, valid for 1 year):
  • Equifax: 1-800-525-6285
  • Experian: 1-888-397-3742
  • TransUnion: 1-800-680-7289
• Set up a Credit Freeze (freezes your credit report to prevent new accounts being opened in your name)
• Check your credit report for free annually at AnnualCreditReport.com

6. USPS Inspection Service

Website: uspis.gov
Phone: 1-877-876-2455

Scope: Scams conducted through the US Postal Service (USPS), including mail fraud, package fraud, and lottery notification scams.

Submission Steps:

1. Visit uspis.gov and select "Report Fraud"
2. Choose the scam type (Mail Fraud, Package Fraud, etc.)
3. Fill in details and upload photos of the relevant mail/packages
4. Retain all original mail/packages as evidence

Note: Under US federal law, Mail Fraud (18 U.S.C. § 1341) is a separate felony carrying up to 20 years in prison. If the scammer used postal services at any point, this provides an additional avenue for prosecution.

7. FCC — Federal Communications Commission

Website: fcc.gov/consumers/guides/filing-informal-complaint

Scope: Phone scams, robocalls, caller ID spoofing, SMS scams.

Submission Steps:

1. Visit the FCC Consumer Complaint Center
2. Select the "Phone" category
3. Choose the specific issue type (Unwanted Calls, Spoofing, etc.)
4. Enter the caller's number, date, and content description
5. Submit the complaint

Additional: Also report scam numbers to your carrier—most carriers support forwarding texts to 7726 (SPAM) for reporting.

8. State Attorney General's Office

Find your state's AG: naag.org/find-my-ag

Why It Matters:

• State AG offices are state-level consumer protection enforcement agencies
• Many state AGs handle consumer complaints more proactively than federal agencies
• State AGs can file state lawsuits, sometimes faster than federal action
• Your complaint helps the AG identify scam patterns active in your state

Steps:

1. Find your state's AG website on naag.org
2. Look for the "Consumer Protection" or "File a Complaint" page
3. Fill out the online complaint form or download a PDF form to mail
4. Most state AG websites offer online submission

Response Time: Varies significantly by state; typically 2–6 weeks for acknowledgment.

6. Complaining to Website Service Providers (Getting Scam Sites Taken Down)

Beyond reporting to law enforcement, you can also complain directly to internet service providers to accelerate scam website takedowns. This is often faster than waiting for law enforcement action.

1. Look Up the Domain Registrar (WHOIS)

First, identify the scam website's domain registrar and hosting provider:

1. Check domain info on the ScamLens report page
2. Or visit whois.domaintools.com and enter the domain
3. Find the "Registrar" and "Name Server" information
4. Note the domain registration date—scam sites are typically registered very recently (days to weeks)

2. Send an Abuse Complaint to the Domain Registrar

Abuse complaint channels for major registrars:

Registrar	Complaint Channel	Notes
GoDaddy	[email protected] or online form	Largest registrar; responds in 24–48h
Namecheap	[email protected] or online form	Relatively fast; usually 24h
Cloudflare	[email protected] or cloudflare.com/abuse	Only handles CDN/DNS layer
Google Domains	Via Google support page	Migrated to Squarespace
Name.com	[email protected]	—

Complaint Email Template:

Subject: Abuse Report - Fraudulent Domain: [scam domain]

Dear Abuse Team,

I am reporting the domain [scam domain] for fraudulent activity.

Domain: [scam domain]
Type of Abuse: Phishing / Investment Fraud / Impersonation
Description: This website is operating as a fraudulent [investment platform / e-commerce store / tech support service]. It has defrauded me of $[amount] on [date].

Evidence:
- ScamLens Trust Score Report: https://scamlens.org/en/report/[domain]
- FBI IC3 Complaint ID: [if available]
- Screenshots attached

I request that this domain be suspended immediately to prevent further victims.

Sincerely,
[Your name]

3. Send an Abuse Complaint to the Hosting Provider

Find the hosting provider: Check the Name Server in the WHOIS information, or use Shodan/Censys to look up the IP owner. Send a similar abuse complaint email to the hosting provider.

4. Google Safe Browsing Report

Website: safebrowsing.google.com/safebrowsing/report_phish/

This is one of the most effective reports you can make. Once Google flags a site as dangerous, Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and other major browsers will display a red warning page to visitors, effectively preventing new victims.

Steps:

1. Visit the URL above
2. Enter the scam website URL
3. Add a brief description
4. Submit. Usually takes effect within 24–72 hours.

5. Microsoft SmartScreen Report

Website: microsoft.com/en-us/wdsi/support/report-unsafe-site

Similar process, protecting Microsoft Edge browser users.

6. BBB (Better Business Bureau) Complaint

Website: bbb.org/file-a-complaint

Applicable to scam companies with physical business registrations. While BBB complaints have no legal enforcement power, they affect a company's BBB rating and exert pressure on companies with actual operations.

7. Report to Payment Processors

If the scam website used any of the following payment services, report directly to the payment provider:

Payment Provider	How to Report
PayPal	Click "Report a problem" in transaction history, select "I want to report unauthorized activity"
Stripe	Contact Stripe support or email [email protected]
Square	Submit through Square Support Center
Apple Pay	Report through Apple Support
Google Pay	Use the "Report" function within the Google Pay app

8. Complain to SSL Certificate Authorities

If the scam website uses HTTPS (check the certificate issuer in the browser lock icon), you can complain to the Certificate Authority (CA) to request certificate revocation:

• Let's Encrypt: Email [email protected]
• DigiCert: Submit via digicert.com/report-abuse
• Sectigo (Comodo): Submit via sectigo.com/report-abuse

9. Complain to ICANN About the Domain Registrar

Website: icann.org/complaint

If the domain registrar doesn't respond to your abuse complaint, you can complain to ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers) about the registrar failing to fulfill its obligations. ICANN has the authority to penalize non-compliant registrars.

7. Fund Recovery Options

Fund recovery is the most difficult part, but it's not entirely hopeless. Success rates depend on the payment method, speed of response, and amount involved.

1. Credit Card Chargeback

Legal Protection: The Fair Credit Billing Act (FCBA) grants consumers the right to dispute fraudulent credit card transactions.

Steps:

1. Immediately call the customer service number on the back of your credit card
2. State: "I want to dispute a fraudulent charge"
3. Provide the transaction date, amount, and merchant name
4. The bank will open an investigation (typically 30–90 days)
5. Also send a written dispute letter (mail to the credit card company's billing inquiries address)

Key Deadlines:

• 60 days: FCBA requires you to file a written dispute within 60 days of the statement date
• 120 days: Visa/Mastercard network rules allow up to 120 days for disputes (bank policies may vary)

Success Rate: Credit card chargebacks have the highest recovery rate; for clearly fraudulent transactions, the success rate is approximately 60–80%.

2. Bank Wire Transfer Recovery

Steps:

1. Immediately contact your bank and request a wire recall
2. Your bank will contact the receiving bank to attempt to freeze the funds
3. Simultaneously file a report with FBI IC3 (BEC cases reported within 72 hours have the highest recovery rate)
4. Request the wire transfer reference number from your bank

Realistic Expectations:

• Domestic wire transfers: If you act within 24 hours, there's a reasonable chance of recovery
• International wire transfers: Once funds leave the US, recovery becomes extremely difficult
• FBI IC3's RAT team successfully froze approximately 73% of BEC cases that were reported promptly

3. Cryptocurrency Recovery

Cryptocurrency recovery is the most challenging but not impossible:

ScamLens Crypto Trace:

• Use ScamLens Crypto Trace to track fund movements
• Generates professional fund flow reports with BFS multi-hop tracing (up to 20 hops)
• Identifies exchanges or known addresses where funds ultimately landed
• Reports can serve as formal evidence for submission to exchanges and law enforcement

Contact Exchanges:

• If tracing reveals funds flowing into compliant exchanges (Coinbase, Binance, Kraken, etc.), immediately contact that exchange's compliance department
• Provide your FBI IC3 complaint number and ScamLens trace report
• Compliant exchanges are obligated to cooperate with law enforcement to freeze implicated assets

On-Chain Freezing:

• USDT (Tether): Tether can freeze USDT at specific addresses, typically requiring a formal law enforcement request
• USDC (Circle): Circle has a similar freezing mechanism

Realistic Expectations: Cryptocurrency recovery success rates are low (approximately 5–15%), but large cases still have a chance through professional tracing and law enforcement cooperation.

4. Zelle / Venmo / CashApp Transfers

• Immediately contact the respective platform to report fraud
• Also contact your bank
• Zelle transfer disputes are difficult because they're "authorized" transfers; however, if you were tricked through impersonation, you can still try
• Since 2023, major banks have improved their Zelle fraud compensation policies

5. Small Claims Court

If you know the scammer's real identity and address (rare but possible, e.g., local service fraud):

• Maximum amounts vary by state (typically $3,000–$25,000)
• No lawyer needed; low cost (typically $30–$100 filing fee)
• File in your local court or the defendant's jurisdiction

Recovery Success Rates by Payment Method

Payment Method	Recovery Rate	Key Factor
Credit card	60–80%	Timely chargeback initiation
Debit card	40–60%	Weaker protection than credit cards; contact bank ASAP
Bank wire	10–30%	24-hour window is critical
Zelle/Venmo	5–20%	"Authorized" transfer disputes are difficult
Cryptocurrency	5–15%	Requires professional tracing; large cases have better odds
Gift cards	<5%	Nearly unrecoverable
Cash/money orders	<1%	Essentially unrecoverable

8. Special Warning: Beware of "Recovery Scams"

Every scam victim must know this: When you search online for ways to recover your funds, you become a target for "recovery scams."

Common Tactics

• Impersonating FBI/IC3 contacting you: Claiming "your case is under investigation, you need to pay a processing fee to release frozen funds"—the FBI will never proactively contact you to request payment
• Impersonating law firms: Promoting "100% guaranteed recovery" services through social media or search ads—no legitimate lawyer can guarantee recovery
• Impersonating "hackers": Claiming they can hack into the scammer's account to recover funds—this is itself illegal and is a scam
• Social media comment sections: Comments under scam-related posts like "I found an amazing recovery expert"—these are all shill accounts

How to Identify Them

• Upfront fees required: Anyone asking you to pay before recovering your funds is 100% a scam
• Guaranteed success rates: Promises of "100% recovery" or "money back if unsuccessful" are scams
• Crypto payment for fees: Legitimate services won't ask you to pay fees in cryptocurrency
• Contact via WhatsApp/Telegram: Legitimate law enforcement doesn't contact victims through instant messaging apps
• Official identity but Gmail address: The FBI only uses @fbi.gov emails, never [email protected]

Golden Rule: 99% of "recovery services" you find online are secondary scams. The only legitimate recovery channels are bank chargebacks, law enforcement, and formal legal proceedings.

9. Prevention Tips + ScamLens Tools

The best anti-fraud strategy is to not get scammed. Here are practical prevention tips and tools:

Install the ScamLens Browser Extension

• Install OrangeDuck (ScamLens' Chrome extension)
• Automatically alerts you when visiting suspicious websites
• Provides real-time domain security assessments
• Search "OrangeDuck" in the Chrome Web Store to install

Develop Good Checking Habits

• Always check before investing: Before putting money into any platform, search its domain on ScamLens
• Always verify before transferring: When receiving a transfer request, confirm the sender's identity through a second method (phone call, in person)
• Don't click unknown links: Don't click links in texts or emails; manually type the official website URL
• Two-factor authentication: Enable 2FA on all financial accounts and email; prefer an Authenticator App over SMS
• Regular credit report checks: Get a free annual check at AnnualCreditReport.com

Educate Your Family

• Elderly people are the largest victim group—help them install the ScamLens extension and anti-fraud software
• Regularly discuss the latest scam tactics—"I saw a new scam technique today..." is more effective than "Be careful of scams"
• Create a "family verification code": Agree on a passphrase only family members know, to verify identity when receiving urgent "emergency" calls claiming to be from a family member
• Practice scenarios: "If you receive a text saying your bank account is frozen, what would you do?" Help family members develop the right first response

10. Mental Health Support

Being scammed is not just a financial loss—it's psychological trauma. Many victims feel shame, self-blame, anger, anxiety, and even depression. These reactions are completely normal, and you don't have to bear it alone.

You are not an exception, and you are not foolish. Online scam victims span all age groups, educational backgrounds, and income levels. Highly educated, high-income individuals fall victim regularly. Modern scams use professionally designed psychological manipulation techniques (social engineering) that can fool anyone.

Mental Health Resources

• SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357 (free, confidential, 24/7, English and Spanish)
• Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988 (if you're having suicidal thoughts, call immediately)
• AARP Fraud Watch Network Helpline: 1-877-908-3360 (emotional support and resource guidance specifically for scam victims, all ages)

What You Can Do

• Talk to someone you trust: Don't carry this alone—talk to family, friends, or a counselor
• Join victim communities: Reddit's r/Scams has a large community of victims sharing experiences and supporting each other
• Focus on what you can control: Complete your reports, preserve evidence, check your account security—taking action helps you regain a sense of control
• Don't blame yourself: Being scammed is not your fault—the scammer is the one in the wrong. What you can do now is protect yourself and help others

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Final Words: The most important thing after being scammed is to act quickly. Time is the greatest enemy of fund recovery—every hour you wait is another hour the scammer has to move the funds. Follow this guide: first preserve evidence, then simultaneously report to FBI IC3 and FTC, then submit additional reports to the appropriate agencies based on the scam type. Even if your case isn't individually investigated, every report you file helps law enforcement identify criminal patterns and dismantle fraud networks.

Save this guide and share it with those around you. Visit ScamLens.org to use free domain checking and cryptocurrency tracing tools—leaving scammers nowhere to hide.