Internet Fraud The best way to fight internet fraud is to learn how to avoid becoming a victim. However, if you become a victim, there is help available. Below is a list of official government web resources to help you report and learn about internet fraud. 
Reporting Internet Fraud- Child Pornography on the Internet
This website gives you information on how to report child pornography to the appropriate law enforcement agency. - Complaints about Foreign Companies
Report complaints about transactions with foreign companies. Certified government agencies may use this information to investigate suspect companies and individuals, uncover new scams, and spot trends in fraud. - Consumer Complaint Form
Report both civil and criminal complaints, such as Internet, telemarketing, and other consumer-related fraud through the Consumer Sentinel database. This tool is used by hundreds of civil and criminal law enforcement agencies to gain immediate and secure access to your complaint. - Further Ways to Report Internet Fraud from Cybercrime.gov
View this helpful chart of where to report various Internet-related crimes, including hacking, spam, copyright piracy, and child exploitation. - Identity Theft
If you believe you have been the victim of identity theft, use this form to send a complaint to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). While the FTC does not resolve individual consumer problems, your complaint helps them investigate fraud and can lead to law enforcement action. - Internet Fraud Complaint Center
Alert authorities of a suspected criminal or civil violation through the Internet Fraud Complaint Center (IFCC). The IFCC serves as a central place for Internet fraud complaints, works to find fraud patterns, and provides timely data of fraud trends. - Internet Investment Fraud
File concerns and problems with individual investors at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Complaints can alert the SEC to a bad broker or firm, an unfair practice in the securities industry, or the latest Internet fraud.
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Learning about Internet Fraud- Avoiding Internet Investment Fraud
Find out how to protect yourself from fraud while investing on the Internet and obtain information about safe online trading. - Cyber Crime Information
Obtain general information from the Department of Justice about cybercrimes and how to protect yourself. Also find information about legal and policy issues surrounding cybercrimes. - FBI Kids' Page – Internet Safety Tips
Get advice from the FBI on how to be safe when using the Internet. - FBI Warning about False FBI E-mails
Read this warning about false e-mails that claim to be from the FBI, but contain the w32/sober virus. - Financial Crimes (International)
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Read this State Department brouchure about common internet schemes that originate overseas, like the Gorgeous People in Trouble, Long-Lost Inheritance, Work Permit schemes and more. - Fraud and Identity Theft Trends
View current trends in consumer fraud and identity theft. The trends are based on consumer fraud and identity theft complaints received by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and over 60 U.S. and Canadian federal, state, and non-governmental organizations. - Identity Theft Information
Visit the U.S. government's central website for information about identity theft. - Internet Do's and Don'ts for Kids
Kids can find the do's and don'ts of using the Internet on this Department of Justice kids' site. - Internet Protection Information for Consumers and Businesses
View documents from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that can help you protect yourself or your business against internet fraud. - Kids' Privacy and the Internet
Parents, teachers, and children can learn about protecting kids' privacy while using the Internet. - Personal Information and Computer Security
Information security tips from the Federal Trade Commission. - Phishing Scams
Learn to not get hooked by "phishing" scams that use spam or pop-up messages to deceive you into disclosing your credit card numbers, bank account information, Social Security number, passwords, or other sensitive information. - Spyware
Spyware software monitors or controls your computer use. It may send you pop-up ads, redirect your computer to websites, monitor your Internet surfing, or record your keystrokes, which could lead to identity theft. - Statistical Data and Reports on Internet Fraud
Get timely information on fraud. These statistics are based on complaints received from the Internet Fraud Complaint Center, a joint partnership between the FBI and the National White Collar Crime Center.
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