Report Scam and Fraud to the U.S. Government: Federal Agency Submission Links

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Every year, thousands of Americans fall victim to fraud and financial deception. If you're one of them, reporting fraud is a vital step in holding wrongdoers accountable and preventing future harm. Below is a list of official U.S. federal agencies where you can submit fraud reports online, along with descriptions, common fraud types, and direct links to their reporting forms.

Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

What to Report: Scams, fraud, and dishonest business practices targeting consumers.

Common Fraud Types:

  • Imposter scams (IRS, Social Security, tech support)
  • Fake businesses and deceptive marketing
  • Credit card fraud
  • Online shopping scams
  • Investment scams

Submit Report: https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/

Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

What to Report: Tax fraud or suspected tax law violations.

Common Fraud Types:

  • Unreported income
  • False deductions or exemptions
  • Abusive tax shelters
  • Fraudulent tax preparers
  • Employment tax evasion

Submit Report: https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f3949a.pdf (Form 3949-A, printable PDF)

U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)

What to Report: Fraud involving federal programs, grants, contracts, or COVID-19 relief funds.

Common Fraud Types:

  • False claims submitted to the government
  • Contractor and procurement fraud
  • Grant fraud
  • PPP and EIDL loan fraud
  • Bribery and kickbacks

Submit Report: https://www.justice.gov/civil/report-fraud

U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO)

What to Report: Fraud, waste, or abuse involving federal agencies or funds.

Common Fraud Types:

  • Government grant abuse
  • Contract fraud
  • Improper payments
  • Wasteful or inefficient programs

Submit Report: https://www.gao.gov/about/what-gao-does/fraud

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) OIG

What to Report: Fraud affecting Medicare, Medicaid, or other HHS programs.

Common Fraud Types:

  • Billing for services not rendered
  • Falsified medical records
  • Kickbacks for referrals
  • Upcoding and unnecessary services

Submit Report: https://oig.hhs.gov/fraud/report-fraud/

Social Security Administration (SSA) OIG

What to Report: Misuse of Social Security benefits or identity fraud involving SSA.

Common Fraud Types:

  • Falsified claims for disability
  • Using someone else's Social Security number
  • Concealing work or income
  • Fraud by representative payees

Submit Report: https://www.ssa.gov/fraud/

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

What to Report: Large-scale or organized fraud affecting national interests.

Common Fraud Types:

  • Public corruption
  • Securities fraud
  • Cybercrime and ransomware
  • Money laundering
  • Large-scale financial fraud

Submit Report: https://www.fbi.gov/tips

Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)

What to Report: Online and internet-related fraud and cybercrimes.

Common Fraud Types:

  • Phishing and online identity theft
  • Romance scams
  • Business email compromise
  • Cryptocurrency fraud
  • Online extortion

Submit Report: https://www.ic3.gov/

U.S. Postal Inspection Service

What to Report: Mail fraud and scams that misuse the U.S. Postal Service.

Common Fraud Types:

  • Fake checks and sweepstakes
  • Package reshipping scams
  • Mail theft
  • Misuse of postal money orders

Submit Report: https://www.uspis.gov/report

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

What to Report: Securities violations, stock fraud, and unregistered investment schemes.

Common Fraud Types:

  • Ponzi schemes
  • Insider trading
  • Unregistered investment advisors
  • Misleading or false financial statements

Submit Report: https://www.sec.gov/tcr

Small Business Administration (SBA) OIG

What to Report: Fraud involving SBA loans, including PPP and EIDL loans.

Common Fraud Types:

  • Falsified loan applications
  • Misuse of COVID-19 relief funds
  • Nonexistent businesses receiving aid
  • False certifications

Submit Report: https://www.sba.gov/about-sba/oversight-advocacy/office-inspector-general/oversight-and-investigations/report-fraud

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