Report email fraud fbi
If you suspect that you have received a fraudulent email, you can report it to the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) by following these steps:
- Go to the IC3 website at www.ic3.gov.
- Click on the "File a Complaint" button.
- Fill out the complaint form with as much detail as possible, including:
- A description of the email and the fraudulent activity you suspect.
- The date and time you received the email.
- The sender's email address and any other relevant information.
- Any attachments or links that were included in the email.
- Any money or personal information that was compromised.
- Attach any relevant documents, such as screenshots of the email or any receipts or invoices related to the fraudulent activity.
- Click the "Submit" button to submit your complaint.
The IC3 will review your complaint and may contact you for additional information. They will also forward your complaint to the appropriate law enforcement agency for further investigation.
Additionally, you can also report email fraud to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) by visiting their website at www.ftc.gov and clicking on the "File a Complaint" button.
Here are some examples of email fraud that you can report:
- Phishing scams: emails that try to trick you into revealing sensitive information, such as passwords or financial information.
- Spam emails: unsolicited emails that are sent in bulk and often contain fraudulent or misleading information.
- Investment scams: emails that promise unusually high returns on investments, but are actually fraudulent schemes.
- Romance scams: emails that try to trick you into sending money or personal information to someone you think is a romantic partner, but is actually a scammer.
- Tech support scams: emails that claim to be from a legitimate tech company, but are actually trying to trick you into revealing sensitive information or paying for fake services.
Remember to always be cautious when receiving unsolicited emails, and never respond to or click on links in emails that you don't recognize or that seem suspicious.