How do I file charges against someone who scammed me?

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is the main agency that collects scam reports. Report your scam online with the FTC complaint assistant, or by phone at 1-877-382-4357 (9:00 AM – 8:00 PM, ET). The FTC accepts complaints about most scams, including these popular ones: Phone calls.

Can you press charges on a scammer?

I reported it to the Federal Trade Commission. Telling the Federal Trade Commission helps us stop ripoffs, scams, and fraudsters. To file a complaint, just go to and answer the questions. Or call That’s all there is to it.

Can you call the police if someone scammed you?

It is generally best to file a police report on a scammer, reach out to your bank, and file a complaint with the appropriate federal agency as soon as possible after you have been scammed. To file a police report for a scam, you will need make a call to or visit the fraud division of your local police department.

What happens to the victims of financial fraud?

Fraud crimes can destroy your financial security and sometimes that of your loved ones. If you are elderly, disabled, or on a fixed income – and you lack opportunities to recover your losses – you may face additional trauma, even the loss of your independence. You may experience feelings about:

What should I do if I am falsely accused of a crime?

For that, you’ll need the help of the public defender or a private criminal defense attorney. Talk to a criminal defense lawyer, or see Nolo’s section on Getting a Lawyer for Your Criminal Case to learn more about your options to get a defense attorney to help you through the criminal case.

Can a person be charged with passing fake money?

A person suspected of passing fake money may be charged with one or more crimes, including forgery, fraud, or other theft-related offenses. Examples of state penalties are below.

Why do so few people report financial fraud?

Although fraud victims are not alone, they often suffer their losses alone and in silence. Shame, guilty, embarrassment, and disbelief are among the reasons that only an estimated 15 percent of the nation’s fraud victims report their crimes to law enforcement.