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미국 FTC

FTC는 긴급한 은행 또는 경찰 조치를 대체하는 것이 아니라 소비자 사기 패턴을 기록하는 데 적합합니다

If you were targeted by online fraud, a fake merchant, impersonation, identity theft, or another consumer scam in the US, an FTC report helps create an official record, but it should run in parallel with bank, platform, and police actions.

빠른 답변

Quick answer: FTC reporting is most useful as an official consumer-fraud record. Secure your money and accounts first, then submit the scam details, payment path, and evidence to the FTC.

Fake merchants, fake shopping sites, fake investment offers, or impersonation scams
Cases where personal information was provided to a fraud actor
Situations where you need an official consumer-fraud record to supplement banks, police, or platforms

공식 입구

ReportFraud.ftc.gov

공식 FTC 신고 포탈

공식 페이지 열기

이 신고 경로가 적합한 경우

  • Fake merchants, fake shopping sites, fake investment offers, or impersonation scams
  • Cases where personal information was provided to a fraud actor
  • Situations where you need an official consumer-fraud record to supplement banks, police, or platforms

먼저 이 정보를 준비하세요

  • List the websites, company names, phone numbers, emails, and social accounts involved
  • Record the payment time, amount, payment method, and any transaction references
  • Prepare screenshots of promises, chats, landing pages, and failed delivery or withdrawal evidence

권장 조치 순서

먼저 자금과 계정 위험을 안정시키고, 공식 신고를 제출한 후, 접수증을 복구 계획에 추가하세요.

Stabilize funds and accounts first

If cards, bank transfers, or compromised accounts are involved, contact the financial institutions and change credentials before spending all your time on the form.

Submit the core facts through the FTC portal

Use a clear timeline showing how contact started, what was promised, what you paid, and what happened next.

Keep the submission confirmation

Save the confirmation page, email, or reference details so the report can be shared with banks, police, or legal teams later.

제출 후 해야 할 일

Continue with bank, card-issuer, exchange, or platform escalations
Add the FTC confirmation and your evidence pack to the rest of your recovery plan
If the risk is still active, also consider local police reporting or an IC3 filing where relevant

다음 단계

공식 신고를 증거 패키지와 연결해야 하나요?

ScamLens can turn your jurisdiction, payment method, websites, chats, and wallet evidence into a more executable action plan so you repeat yourself less across institutions.

행동 계획 받기 더 많은 신고 경로 보기

자주 묻는 질문

Will the FTC directly recover my money?
Usually no. The FTC is mainly useful for documenting consumer fraud and identifying patterns. Recovery usually still depends on banks, card issuers, platforms, and police.
Should I file the FTC report before contacting my bank?
No. Handle the money movement first with the bank or card issuer, then file the FTC report as soon as practical.
Can I use the FTC if I am outside the US?
You can review the guidance, but in most cases you should prioritize the official reporting route in your own jurisdiction.

관련 신고 가이드

미국 FBI IC3

FBI IC3에 사기를 신고하는 방법

How to file an Internet Crime Complaint Center report for online fraud, cyber-enabled scams, and crypto-related cases.

영국 Action Fraud

Action Fraud에 사기를 신고하는 방법

How to report fraud to Action Fraud in the UK, including when to call your bank first and how to prepare the case details.

홍콩 경찰

홍콩 경찰에 사기를 신고하는 방법

How to report online fraud or scam cases to Hong Kong Police, including e-Report options and the Anti-Scam Helpline 18222.