The Ultimate Scam Report List

January 24, 2022

Where to Report Fraud?

Scam victims report online fraud globally only 7 out of 100 times. Per country, the percentage of scams being reported differs significantly from 3% up to 15% according to the Global State of Scams Report. Organizations where to report a scam also differ and in most cases is fragmented across multiple organizations, making it even harder for consumers to report scams. 


In our Ultimate Scam Report List, you can find where to report fraud in various countries. If you miss an organization, please contact us so we can add it to our list. Of course, always report the online fraud on scamadviser.com as well. :-)


Where to report fraud in ARGENTINA

Argentina has a good number of agencies fighting cyber crime. These include:

Where to report scams in AUSTRALIA

Cyber crimes in Australia can be reported to:

  • Australian Cyber Security Center (ACSC):  Australia’s national cybersecurity hotline and cyber crime reporting portal. 
  • eSafety Commissioner: An initiative of the Australian government for reporting online abuse. 
  • Scamwatch: A scam-reporting e-portal initiated by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). 
  • Scamnet: An e-portal created and managed by the government of Western Australia. It provides an avenue for citizens/consumers to get insight on cyber crimes, report scams and other cyber crimes, as well as have the matter channeled to the appropriate authority all via the portal.

How to report online fraud in AUSTRIA

At the federal level, there exists the:

  • Cyber Crime Competence Center (C4) - For specialized cyber crime assistance and digital forensic investigations. The center can be contacted directly via email through against-cybercrime@bmi.gv.at
  • Bundeskriminalamt - Bundesministerium für Inneres (Federal Criminal Police Office at the Federal Ministry of the Interior) 

The Austrian Institute for Applied Telecommunication (OIAT) also offers a Trust Seal for reliable online stores, maintains saferinternet.at with tips and tricks on how to use the internet safely, runs Watchlist Internet with a manually vetted list of malicious/dubious websites and Fake-Shop Detector, a browser extension that checks sites’ legitimacy using artificial intelligence.

Where to report scams in BANGLADESH

The country has a number of cyber crime reporting and processing platforms that include: 

  • The Police Cyber Center, Criminal Investigation Department, Bangladesh Police - Responsible for cyber crime safety and crime response. Apart from their hotline and email address as detailed on the site, the Center also provides support via their Facebook Page. This is one of their most popular channels as it receives a lot of engagement from consumers.
  • Police Cyber Support for Women - They aid in taking legal action for cyber crimes committed against women. The contact email, phone number and Facebook Page are on the website.

Where to report scams in BELGIUM

Belgian authorities have various channels through which individual consumers can report cyber scams/crimes, as well as get support for the same.

  • The Center for Cybersecurity Belgium: this is the country’s official cybersecurity outfit. The center has the SafeonWeb initiative which helps consumers prevent and fight online scams. Users can also report phishing emails to suspicious@safeonweb.be.
  • Report Belgium: Another scam reporting platform that forwards consumers’ complaints to the appropriate authorities for necessary action.
  • Belgian consumers can also report cyber crimes to the local police and also to the Police on Web - a central cyber crime reporting platform for Police nationwide. 

 

How to report fraud in BRAZIL

The Policia Federal is responsible for preventing and responding to cyber crimes through its Unit for Combating Cybercrime - URCC. Other agencies involved in the fight against cyber crimes and scams in Brazil are:

 

Where to report scams in CANADA

There are a number of ways/channels through which cyber crimes can be reported in Canada:

  • The Canadian Center for Cyber Security is the Canadian government’s central authority on cyber security.
  • Online scams can be reported to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Center (CAFC), managed by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, the Competition Bureau Canada, and the Ontario Provincial Police. They offer users the option to report either by phone or through an online platform.
  • The Royal Canadian Mounted Police also has a reporting portal on their website.
  • The Canadian Internet Registry Authority (CIRA) fights scams by offering a free DNS service to protect consumers from malware and phishing, a firewall solution for companies and cybersecurity awareness training for companies.
  • Consumer Protection Ontario helps consumers spot common consumer or financial scams, and how to report them, as well as help if one has been scammed.

How to report fraud in CHILE

Cyber crimes in Chile can be reported to the country 's Equipo de Respuestas ante Incidentes de Seguridad Informática (Computer Security Incident Response Team - CSIRT). 

 

Where to report fraud in CHINA

The three (3) primary agencies responsible for cyber crime reporting and investigation are the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), Ministry of Public Security (MPS) through the Cyber Police, and the Industry Society of China (ISC).

Other agencies and platforms are:

Where to report scams in COLOMBIA

Cyber crimes in Chile can be reported to the country's Centro Cibernético Policial (Colombian Police Cyber Center) via their online reporting portal.


Where to report scams in CZECH REPUBLIC

Cyber crimes in Chile can be reported to the:

How to report scams in DENMARK

Cyber crimes in Chile can be reported to the Politi (National Police) via their website.


How to report scams in EGYPT

Consumers can report scams in Egypt at the headquarters of the Egyptian Ministry of Interior.

 

How to report fraud in FINLAND

Consumers can report cyber crimes to:

Where to report scams in FRANCE

French consumers can report fraud through any of the following channels:

How to report fraud in GERMANY

In Germany, the organizations responsible for receiving complaints about and investigating cyber crimes are:

Where to report fraud in INDIA

The Indian Government set up the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal to ensure cyber crimes were properly reported and processed.


How to report fraud in INDONESIA

Cyber crimes in Indonesia are reported to the Indonesian Cyber Police, a team under the Bareskrim Polri (Indonesian Criminal Investigation Agency).


How to report scams in IRAN

Iranians can report cyber crimes to the Cyber Police of the Islamic Republic of Iran


How to report scams in IRELAND

Cyber crime reporting and investigation in Ireland  is handled by the following organizations:

How to report scams in ISRAEL

Cyber crimes in Israel are reported to the Israel National Cyber Event Readiness Team (CERT-IL). This can be via the 119 hotline, an email, or a phone call. 


Where to report scams in ITALY

Cyber crimes in Italy are reported to the Italian Police and also to the Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT-Italia).


How to report scams in JAPAN

Japanese consumers can report cyber crimes at the local police stations, and scams to the Japan Anti Fraud Organization

How to report fraud MALAYSIA

Malaysians can report cyber crime and fraud incidents to:


How to report scams in MEXICO

Mexicans can report scams and cyber crimes to the following organizations:


Where to report fraud in the NETHERLANDS

The following organizations help consumers report and get support for cyber crimes they may have fallen victim to:


How to report scams in NEW ZEALAND

Financial scams and cyber crimes in New Zealand can be reported online to:


Where to report fraud in NIGERIA

Nigerians report cyber and financial crimes to:


Where to report fraud in NORWAY

Norwegian cyber crimes are reported to the:


Where to report scams in PAKISTAN

Pakistani consumers can report cyber crimes and other related offenses to:

 

How to report fraud in PERU

Peruvian cyber crimes are reported to:


Where to report scams in PHILIPPINES

Cyber crimes in the country can be reported to the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG). 


Where to report fraud in POLAND

Polish cyber crime reports are handled by:


How to report fraud in PORTUGAL

Portuguese citizens can report scams online on the websites of the:


Where to report scams in ROMANIA

Romanian cyber crimes are reported to:

 

Where to report scams in RUSSIA

Russian citizens can report cyber crimes to:


How to report scams in SAUDI ARABIA

Saudi organizations involved in cyber crime reporting are:


Where to report fraud in SINGAPORE

Cyber crimes reporting in Singapore is handled by:

(i)    ScamAlert

(ii)  ScamShield - Also has an accompanying iOS app


How to report scams in SOUTH AFRICA

Report South African cyber crimes to:


Where to report fraud in SOUTH KOREA

Report all South Korean cyber crimes to:


Where to report fraud in SPAIN

Report cyber crimes in Spain to:


How to report scams in SWEDEN

Online fraud can be reported to the Swedish Police at their offices or online. Cyber crime and fraud incidents can also be reported to the Sweden Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-SE) by following these instructions.

 

Where to report fraud in SWITZERLAND

Swiss consumers can report cyber crimes to any of the following agencies:


How to report scams in TAIWAN

Consumers can report scams to the Taiwan Police Agency. This can be done via the local police office or using the 165 anti-fraud hotline.


Where to report fraud in THAILAND

Cyber crimes in Thailand are reported to:


How to report scams in TURKEY

Turkish consumers can report cyber crimes to the Turkish Police Department of Cyber Crime.


How to report fraud in the UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

The Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority has an official UAE cyber crime report list published on their website.


How to report fraud in the UNITED KINGDOM

The following agencies are in charge of cyber crime reporting in the UK{:


Where to report scams in the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Cyber crime reporting in the US can be done through:


Where to report fraud in VIETNAM

Vietnamese consumers can report cases of cyber fraud and related crimes to:

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