Report a Scam
Use this as your reporting hub. File with your country agency first, then add your case to cross-border and public databases so others can be warned quickly.
Already lost money? Act within 24 to 48 hours.
This is not your fault. The first 48 hours are critical. Every hour you wait reduces the chance of recovering your money.
- 1
Call your bank.
Ask them to reverse or freeze the transaction.
- 2
Save all evidence.
Screenshots, transaction receipts, contact details.
- 3
Report to authorities.
Use your country agency in the list below.
- 4
Contact crypto exchange.
If you sent crypto (Binance, Coinbase, etc.) report fraud immediately.
🚫 Watch out for recovery scams.
$1.4B is lost every year to fake "recovery agents" who promise to get your money back for an upfront fee. Never pay anyone upfront.
💙 Talk to someone you trust.
Scammers are professionals. Being deceived does not reflect your intelligence. Talk to a family member, friend, or community leader.
We include international channels automatically for every country selection.
Before you file
- Prepare a clear timeline of what happened
- Attach screenshots, receipts, wallet IDs, and profile links
- Include all phone numbers, emails, and usernames used by the scammer
- Never pay a "recovery agent" upfront
Community Fraud Database
Submit a searchable fraud report
After admin review, this report can help future searches match the same name, handle, phone, email, wallet, or scam group.
Reporting agencies
Nigeria
EFCC (Economic and Financial Crimes Commission)
Nigeria's primary agency for financial crimes and internet fraud.
Open the official portal and use "Report a Crime." Include screenshots, transfer evidence, phone numbers, handles, and wallet addresses.
Open Reporting Resource →Ghana
EOCO (Economic and Organised Crime Office)
Primary anti-fraud and organized crime reporting office in Ghana.
Use the official EOCO reporting resource page and submit a complete summary of the scam timeline and losses.
Open Reporting Resource →Kenya
DCI Cybercrime Unit
Kenya's Directorate of Criminal Investigations cybercrime reporting channel.
Submit to the cybercrime unit through the official DCI channels and include transaction logs and contact evidence.
Open Reporting Resource →South Africa
SAPS Crime Stop / Hawks
South African law-enforcement channels for serious fraud and cybercrime reporting.
Report via SAPS and request cybercrime escalation where relevant. Keep your case reference for follow-up.
Open Reporting Resource →Egypt
Public Prosecution and Anti-Cybercrime Portals
Official channels for fraud and cybercrime complaints in Egypt.
File through official prosecution or police cybercrime channels and include payment records and all communication logs.
Open Reporting Resource →Morocco
DGSN / DGSSI Cybercrime Reporting
Moroccan security services handling cybercrime and online fraud reports.
Submit to the official reporting channels and attach identity details, profile links, and transaction evidence.
Open Reporting Resource →Ethiopia
Ethiopian Federal Police Cybercrime Unit
Federal channels for digital fraud incidents in Ethiopia.
Report quickly with full timeline details and request a case reference for follow-up.
Open Reporting Resource →Rwanda
RIB Cybercrime Desk
Rwanda Investigation Bureau channels for fraud and cybercrime cases.
Use the official complaint channels and provide all account, wallet, and communication traces.
Open Reporting Resource →Uganda
Uganda Police Cybercrime Directorate
National reporting route for online fraud incidents in Uganda.
Open a case with cybercrime officials and preserve your financial records for investigation.
Open Reporting Resource →Tanzania
Tanzania Police Cybercrime Unit
Primary law-enforcement path for cyber-enabled fraud in Tanzania.
Submit your complaint with evidence attachments and ask for escalation where cross-border actors are involved.
Open Reporting Resource →Nigeria
FCCPC Complaint Portal
Consumer protection route for marketplace and digital transaction fraud patterns.
Use FCCPC complaint channels for consumer-facing scam incidents and attach all supporting documents.
Open Reporting Resource →USA
FTC ReportFraud.ftc.gov
Federal Trade Commission consumer fraud reporting portal for scams targeting U.S. residents.
File a detailed report with payment method, contact details used by the scammer, and a clear timeline of events.
Open Reporting Resource →USA
IC3 (FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center)
Primary U.S. federal channel for internet-based fraud, romance scams, and cybercrime.
File a complete complaint with payment method, communication history, and all known identifiers.
Open Reporting Resource →USA
AARP Fraud Watch Helpline
Free helpline for older adults and families in the U.S. dealing with scams. 1-877-908-3360.
Call the helpline for one-on-one guidance with a fraud specialist. Especially useful for elderly victims and their adult children.
Open Reporting Resource →Canada
Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre
Canada's national agency for collecting information on fraud and identity theft.
Submit through the online reporting system or call 1-888-495-8501. Include all communication, payments, and identifiers.
Open Reporting Resource →Canada
RCMP Cybercrime Reporting
Royal Canadian Mounted Police channel for cyber-enabled fraud and online crime.
Report through RCMP cybercrime channels. Always file with the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre as well.
Open Reporting Resource →International
Interpol Cross-border Police Referral
For scams involving multiple countries or cross-border organized fraud networks.
Use local police first, then escalate cross-border evidence through approved international channels.
Open Reporting Resource →International
ScamPulse Public Database
Adds your case to a searchable warning database used by people doing name/email checks.
Publish a concise public report to help others searching the same person, phone, email, or handle.
Open Reporting Resource →Important: Listing on this page does not mean every case fits every agency. Start with your country agency, then use international channels only when relevant.