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Where and How to Report a Cybercrime (United States)?

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The Grandkids
July 18, 2024

Newsletter Topics: Where and How to Report a Cybercrime (United States)?

👀 Today’s Focus: If you are a victim of a cybercrime, you can report it to the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3).

The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) is a collaboration between the FBI and the National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C). The center receives complaints, analyzes and disseminates the information to authorities, and uses this data to raise public awareness about internet crimes.

You can file a complaint:

  • If you are a United States Citizen but have been victimized by an individual or company outside of the United States.

  • If you have been victimized by an individual or company in the United States, regardless if you are a citizen of the United States.

More information on the types of complaints and requirements can be found on the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) FAQs.

🔻 To file a complaint go directly to IC3’s website below:

Internet Crime Complaint Center(IC3) | File a Complaint

The Internet Crime Complaint Center, or IC3, is the Nation’s central hub for reporting cyber crime. It is run by the FBI, the lead federal agency for investigating cyber crime.

www.ic3.gov/Home/ComplaintChoice?utm_source=grandpagothacked.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=reporting-cyber-crime-take-action-against-online-threats

Remember to have as much information as possible. The form will request the following:

  • Victim Information (e.g. name, address, telephone, and email)

  • Financial transaction information (e.g., account information, transaction date and amount, who received the money)

  • Subject Information (e.g. address, telephone, email, website, and IP address). The subject is the person allegedly committing the Internet crime.

  • Description of Incident (e.g. specific details on how you were victimized)

  • Any other relevant information you believe is necessary to support your complaint

😎 Grandkid Tip of the Day:  If you're a victim of a cybercrime, submit a complaint and join the fight against online crime!

Why is filing a complaint important? Filing a complaint plays a vital role in combating internet crimes by:

  • Helping to collect data on various types of internet crimes, which can be analyzed to identify patterns and hotspots of criminal activity.

  • Assisting law enforcement agencies in their investigations.

  • Raising public awareness about prevalent scams and cyber threats, providing guidance on how to avoid becoming a victim.

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