REPORT A PIG BUTCHERING CRIME OR OTHER CYBER-ENABLED CRIME / FILE A COMPLAINT
REACT Does Not Take Crime Reports
How to Report a Crime
The local law enforcement agency in your area will refer appropriate cases to REACT if necessary. Click on the link below to find the law enforcement agency that services your area.
IC3 – Internet Crime Complaint Center
Run by the FBI, IC3 is a hub for reporting cyber-enabled crime. File a complaint or learn about the latest and most harmful threats and scams. It is important to file a report with IC3 if the scam included recent financial wires from your bank. Reporting on IC3 with the bank wire details can help initiate a FFKC (Financial Fraud Kill Chain) to stop wires, but it must be done quickly.
Beware of recent IC3 scams:
FTC – Federal Trade Commission
Report fraud, scams, and bad business practices
Chainabuse
Platform for reporting malicious crypto activity. Report a crypto scam, get support, and warn others about malicious crypto activity.
PIG BUTCHERING AWARENESS / EDUCATION
Operation Shamrock
Operation Shamrock is an organization committed to raising awareness of Pig Butchering. Their mission is to educate the public, mobilize collective action, and disrupt the operations networks of transnational organized crimes to prevent further harm.
CA Department of Financial Protection & Innovation
DFPI protects consumers, regulates financial services, and fosters responsible innovation. Report crypto scams and learn about other scams through their “Crypto Scam Tracker”.
VICTIM ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT GROUPS
AARP Fraud Victim Support Group
If you have been affected by a scam, the AARP Fraud Watch NetworkTM offers free, confidential discussion groups for victims of fraud and their loved ones. Stay informed on the latest scams, get support and guidance from fraud specialists, advocate for laws and regulations.
FightCybercrime.org
Cybercrime support network. Recognize, Report, and Recover from Cybercrime. Join a network who share similar experiences. Access personalized resources. Receive ongoing support.
Identity Theft Resource Center
National non-profit that provides live, direct identity crime advice and victim assistance at no cost.
National Elder Fraud Hotline
US DOJ Office for Victims of Crime. Provides services to adults aged 60 and older who may be victims of financial fraud.
CREDIT BUREAUS
The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) requires each of the nationwide consumer reporting companies – Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion –to provide you with a free copy of your credit report, at your request, once every 12 months. The FCRA promotes the accuracy and privacy of information in the files of the nation’s consumer reporting companies. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the nation’s consumer protection agency, enforces the FCRA with respect to consumer reporting companies.
The three nationwide consumer reporting companies have set up a central website, a toll-free telephone number, and a mailing address through which you can order your free annual report.
To order, visit annualcreditreport.com, call 1-877-322-8228. Or complete the Annual Credit Report Request Form and mail it to:
Annual Credit Report Request Service
PO Box 105281
Atlanta, GA 30348-5281
Do not contact the three nationwide consumer reporting companies individually. They are providing free annual credit reports only through AnnualCreditReport.com
- TransUnion – P.O. Box 6790, Fullerton, CA 92834 – (800) 680-7289
- Experian – P.O. Box 1017, Allen, TX 75013 – (888) 397-3742
- Equifax – P.O. Box 740256, Atlanta, GA 30374 – (888) 766-0008