Step 6

Actions you can take to report imposter or identity scams

Imposters pretend to be someone you know or a person in a position of authority. They often come with an urgent request for money and may appear to be a trusted company (mortgage, bank), loved one, or a government agency.

How to report

  1. For all other identity theft scams, report to the Federal Trade Commission online.
  2. You may phone the FTC instead at 1-877-382-4357.
  3. Also, report any scam that happened online to the FBI.

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