Go to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center at ic3.gov
Click “File a Complaint”
Fill out the complaint form with all known details
Include the scammer’s name, phone number, email, website, social media account, or payment details if available
Include dates, amounts, transaction IDs, and any messages or screenshots
Submit the complaint online
If the scam involves an immediate threat, contact local law enforcement first
If you lost money through a bank, credit card, or payment app, contact that institution immediately
If you received suspicious emails or texts, save them and do not delete them
If you are outside the U.S., report the scam to your local law enforcement and relevant cybercrime agency