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About Us

History

Since 2000, the IC3 has received complaints crossing the spectrum of cybercrime matters, to include online fraud in its many forms including Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) matters, Computer Intrusions (hacking), Economic Espionage (Theft of Trade Secrets), Online Extortion, International Money Laundering, Identity Theft, and a growing list of Internet facilitated crimes. It has become increasingly evident that, regardless of the label placed on a cybercrime matter, the potential for it to overlap with another referred matter is substantial. Therefore, the IC3, formerly known as the Internet Fraud Complaint Center (IFCC), was renamed in October 2003 to better reflect the broad character of such matters having an Internet, or cyber, nexus referred to the IC3, and to minimize the need for one to distinguish "Internet Fraud" from other potentially overlapping cyber crimes.

Protect One Another

Here on our website, you can take two vital steps to protecting cyberspace and your own online security.

First, if you believe you have fallen victim to cybercrime, file a complaint or report. Your information is invaluable to helping the FBI and its partners bring cyber criminals to justice.

Second, get educated about the latest and most harmful cyber threats and scams. By doing so, you will be better able to protect yourself, your family, and your place of work.

Anyone can become a victim of a cyber-enabled crime. Take action for yourself and others by reporting it. Reporting cybercrimes can help bring criminals to justice and make the Internet a safer place for us all.

IC3 Mission Statement

The mission of the Internet Crime Complaint Center is to provide the public and private sector with a mechanism to submit information to the Federal Bureau of Investigation concerning suspected cyber-facilitated criminal activity and to develop effective alliances with law enforcement and industry partners. Information is analyzed and disseminated for investigative and intelligence purposes to law enforcement and for public awareness.

Terms and Conditions

Prior to filing a complaint with the IC3, please read the following information regarding terms and conditions.

Should you have additional questions prior to filing your complaint, view FAQ for more information on inquiries such as:

  • What details will I be asked to include in my complaint?
  • What happens after I file a complaint?
  • How are complaints resolved?
  • Should I retain evidence related to my complaint?

Complaints filed via this website are analyzed and may be referred to federal, state, local or international law enforcement and partner agencies for possible investigation.

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We thank you for your cooperation.

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I understand any contact or investigation regarding any complaint I file on this website is initiated at the discretion of the agency receiving the complaint information. I will not be contacted by the IC3.

The information I'm providing on this form is correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that providing false information could make me subject to fine, imprisonment, or both. (TITLE 18, U.S. CODE, SECTION 1001)