Additional Resources
Reporting & Government Resources
FTC Complaint Assistant – https://reportfraud.ftc.gov
File a complaint about scams, identity theft, or unfair business practices.
USA.gov – Fraud, Scams, and Identity Theft – https://www.usa.gov/scams-and-fraud
Central hub for government fraud reporting resources.
IC3 (FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center) – https://www.ic3.gov
Report online scams, cyber fraud, and internet-related crimes.
State Attorney General’s Office
Search “[Your State] Attorney General Consumer Protection” to find your local office and file a complaint.
Better Business Bureau (BBB) Scam Tracker – https://www.bbb.org/scamtracker
Report scams and check scam alerts in your area.
Support & Education
National Center for Victims of Crime – https://victimsofcrime.org
Information and resources for all types of crime victims, including fraud.
AARP Fraud Watch Network – https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/
Education and scam alerts (helpful even if you’re not a senior).
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) – https://www.consumerfinance.gov/complaint/
File complaints about financial products or services, including fraudulent loans.
State & Local Records Check
State Corporation Commission (Business Search) – Example for VA: https://cis.scc.virginia.gov
Check if a business is registered, see owners, and spot patterns in fraud.
County Court Case Search – Many counties have free online case lookups (e.g., “Fairfax County case search”) so you can see if someone has prior fraud cases.
