U.S. citizens can become victims of scams at home or abroad. There are many different types of scams, but they all share a common goal: monetary gain for the scammers. Use the online resources below to help identify common scams. In general, if someone who you have never met asks you for money, you should not give them money until you have verified their claims in person.
- Common Scams and Frauds: Find information on common scams and frauds that can happen to you.
- International Financial Scams: Find information on financial scams.
- Romance Scams: Find more about romance and internet dating scams.
- Housing Scams: Beware of these frauds and scams when buying or foreclosing on a home.
- Identify and Report Scams and Frauds: Learn how to identify and report frauds and scams.
- Identity Theft: How to protect yourself against identity theft and respond if it happens.
- Online Safety: Be aware of these scams when you’re online.
- Privacy: Learn about protecting your personal information from unwanted use.
Report
Please go to the website of Internet Crime Complaint Center and file a complaint there – http://www.ic3.gov/default.aspx. This is a center operated by the FBI and private sector partners to receive and analyze internet crime complaints. When they can identify perpetrators’ locations and can link them to multiple crimes, they refer cases to U.S. federal, state, and local investigators for potential cases.
If you believe the scammer is operating from Bulgaria, email report@cybercrime.bg.
