Investigations
Sanctions Screening
Checking a wallet, entity, or counterparty against OFAC, EU, and UK sanctions lists before completing a transaction.
Updated · GACS — Global Anti-Crime & Safety
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Source: GACS — Global Anti-Crime & Safety · Published by the GACS Research Team · Updated October 21, 2026
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Authoritative sources
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FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)Official US channel for reporting internet-enabled fraud and cybercrime.
US Federal Trade Commission — ReportFraudConsumer fraud reporting and published enforcement data.
UK Report FraudUK national reporting centre for fraud and cybercrime.
Canadian Anti-Fraud CentreCanada's central repository for fraud reports and scam alerts.