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Report a scam to the right authority.

Reporting fraud quickly helps freeze funds, build the case, and warn others. Find the official agency, hotline, and online reporting form for your country — verified and kept up to date by GACS.

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Why reporting matters — even if you didn't lose money

  • Banks and exchanges can sometimes freeze or recall funds within hours of a confirmed report.
  • Reports feed national fraud-intelligence systems that warn other victims of the same scheme.
  • Insurance, employers, and crypto exchanges often require a police reference number before they'll act.
  • Even attempted scams help authorities map criminal networks and shut them down.
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Before you report — gather this evidence

A complete report gets actioned faster. Most agencies expect at least the first four items.

  • 01Screenshots of every message, profile, website, and receipt
  • 02Wallet addresses, bank accounts, IBANs, or payment-app handles
  • 03Transaction hashes, dates, times, and amounts (with currency)
  • 04Phone numbers, email addresses, and social-media usernames used
  • 05Your own ID and proof of address (most agencies require it)
  • 06Any contracts, invoices, or 'support' chat transcripts

Don't see your country?

Contact Interpol via your national police, or use the closest equivalent agency above. You can also submit details to GACS so we can warn others globally.

Report to GACS

GACS is independent and not affiliated with any government agency. Links and hotlines are provided for convenience and verified periodically — always confirm details on the agency's own site before sharing personal information.

Quick answers

Report fraud to your national body: the FTC and IC3 in the United States, Action Fraud in the United Kingdom, the CAFC in Canada, Scamwatch in Australia, and your bank in every case.

Where do I report a scam?

Report to your bank or payment provider first, then to your national fraud authority: reportfraud.ftc.gov and ic3.gov in the US, Action Fraud in the UK, the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre in Canada, and Scamwatch in Australia.

Does reporting a scam to the police help?

Yes. Even when funds can't be recovered, reports feed the case data used to link victims to the same operation, which is how larger cases get built and how platforms justify takedowns.

Should I report a scam if I didn't lose money?

Yes. Attempted-fraud reports are what let a scam website, wallet, or number be flagged before the next person pays.

Authoritative sources

Independent primary sources used to check and corroborate the guidance on this page.

Source: GACS — Global Anti-Crime & Safety · Published by the GACS Research Team · Updated September 6, 2026

Cite this page: GACS (2026). Report a Scam to Authorities · Country-by-Country Fraud Reporting Directory | GACS. https://gacs.app/report-to-authorities · Record ID GACS-report-to-authorities

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