There are three categories of occupational Fraud, asset misappropriation, corruption, and financial statement fraud.
Report a Scam to the FTC If you experienced a scam — or even spotted one, report it to the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc. Check out what's going on in your state or metro area by visiting ftc/exploredata.
Yes. If you prefer, you can file a report anonymously. How much information you give is up to you, but filling in your contact information can help if the FTC needs more information from you. We will not automatically share your information with the company, but there are times when we may share it.
When you report a scam to the FTC, investigators use your information to build cases against scammers. Other law enforcement agencies can see the reports, too, and use them to further their own investigations. Your story makes a difference.
File a complaint with government or consumer programs File a complaint with your local consumer protection office. Notify the Better Business Bureau (BBB) in your area about your problem. The BBB tries to resolve complaints against companies. Report scams and suspicious communications to the Federal Trade Commission.
If you encounter any suspicious communications or believe you have been targeted by a scam, please report the incident promptly to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) via their official reporting platform: .
When companies engage in activities that are dishonest or illegal, it is referred to as corporate fraud. There are many forms of corporate fraud including falsified accounting and misrepresenting services or products. The Enron scandal from 2001 is a well-known example of corporate fraud.
If you believe your business has been the victim of fraud or cyber crime, you should report this to Action Fraud. The Action Fraud website provides guidance on different types of fraud including an A-Z of fraud to help you understand which type of fraud you might have been affected by.
File a complaint with your local consumer protection office or the state agency that regulates the company. Notify the Better Business Bureau (BBB) in your area about your problem. The BBB tries to resolve your complaints against companies.
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ReportFraud.ftc is the federal government's website where you can report fraud, scams, and bad business practices.