Report email scams fbi

The FBI has a dedicated website for reporting email scams, which is www.ic3.gov. The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) is a partnership between the FBI and the National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C) that allows individuals to report suspected email scams.

To report an email scam to the FBI, you can follow these steps:

1. Go to the IC3 website at www.ic3.gov.
2. Click on the "File a Complaint" button.
3. Fill out the complaint form, which includes information such as:
   • Your name and contact information
   • The type of scam you believe you have encountered (e.g. phishing, spam, etc.)
   • A description of the scam, including any emails or attachments you received
   • Any financial losses you may have incurred
4. Attach any relevant evidence, such as emails or attachments, to the complaint form.
5. Submit the complaint form.

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.

Some common types of email scams that you can report to the FBI include:

• Phishing scams: These are attempts to trick you into revealing sensitive information, such as passwords or financial information, by pretending to be a legitimate company or organization.
• Spam: These are unsolicited emails that are sent in bulk to a large number of recipients, often with the intention of promoting a product or service.
• Business email compromise (BEC) scams: These are scams in which criminals hack into a business email account and use it to trick employees into transferring money or sensitive information.
• Romance scams: These are scams in which criminals pretend to be in a romantic relationship with you in order to gain your trust and steal your money.

Remember to always be cautious when receiving unsolicited emails, and never respond to or click on links in emails that you are not sure are legitimate.