EXPOSING THE TRUTH BEHIND
INTERNET TROLL:FRANK DE GROOT
Reporting to the Authorities
Start by contacting your state consumer protection office. If you've lost money, possessions, or other personal and valuable information, call your local police department. Be sure to document all activity to ensure your rights are protected.
econsumer.gov
econsumer.gov is where you can report international scams and learn about other steps you can take to combat fraud. Your complaints help consumer protection agencies around the world spot trends and work together to prevent international scams.
The Federal Trade Commission
Report anything you think may be a fraud, scam, or bad business practice. For ideas of what you might report to the FTC, check out consumer.ftc.gov for more information and advice, or take a look at the FTC's latest cases at ftc.gov.
USA.gov
Have you experienced a scam and want to report it? Just answer a few questions to learn how to report the scam to the right place.
The United States Department of Justice
The mission of the Department of Justice is to uphold the rule of law, to keep our country safe, and to protect civil rights.
The FBI Cyber Crimes Unit
Their mission is to protect the American people and uphold the U.S. Constitution.
Internet Crime Complaint Center
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. Here on our website, you can take two vital steps to protecting cyberspace and your own online security.
The Better Business Bureau
BBB welcomes the opportunity to assist you with your marketplace challenge. Whether you need to file a complaint, post a review, tell us about a misleading advertisement, or report a scam, you're in the right place. There are some disputes BBB cannot help with, you can view those here.