Federal Scams and Fraud Resources

Other Scams/Frauds Sites
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Here are sites that report on scams/frauds being committed against consumers. Some of these sites have toll-free hotlines for reporting scams/frauds and consumer abuse. If you are looking for a specific scam or fraud and didn't find it mentioned on our site, check these sites.

Bureau of Public Debt
Is it really a security and is it really backed by the U.S. Government? Many schemes have been directed at banks, charities, companies, and even individuals, by others seeking payment on fraudulent securities. The Bureau of Public Debt will alert you to these scams and help you protect yourself from being taken in.

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Fraud and abuse in both the Medicaid and Medicare programs cost tax payers billions of dollars each year and can pose a threat to patient health and safety as well. Learn about some of the most common “rip-offs” and schemes and how you can protect yourself.

Coalition Against Insurance Fraud
The Coalition Against Insurance Fraud is the only national organization dedicated exclusively to fighting insurance fraud through public advocacy and public education.

Consumer Sentinal
See how law enforcement all over the world work together to fight fraud, using Consumer Sentinel, an innovative, international law enforcement fraud-fighting program.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Confused over your telephone bill? You’re not alone. Consumer confusion has significantly contributed to the growth of slamming, cramming and other types of telecommunications fraud. Contact the FCC to learn how to avoid those unwanted telephone solicitations or to report other abusive techniques.

Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
The FTC works to protect consumers against unfair, deceptive, or fraudulent practices, and enforces a variety of federal antitrust and consumer protection laws. Don’t get taken in by these everyday scams.

Health Care Financing Administration
(see Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services)

Housing and Urban Development
Federal laws and regulations protect you from discrimination, fraud, and unscrupulous practices in buying and renting a home. Don’t be a victim of people who may profit at your expense. Know your rights!

Housing and Urban Development’s Hotline 1-800-347-3735

Internet Fraud Complaint Center (IFCC)
Provides victims of Internet fraud a convenient, easy-to-use reporting mechanism that alerts authorities of a suspected criminal or civil violation. The IFCC is a partnership between the FBI and the National White Collar Crime Center.

Medicare Fraud and Abuse
Medicare is taking strong action to combat fraud and abuse in key areas. Their goal is to make sure Medicare only does business with legitimate providers and suppliers who will provide Medicare beneficiaries with high quality services.

Military Sentinel
Military Sentinel allows members of the United States Armed Forces to enter consumer complaints directly into a database that is immediately accessible by over 500 law enforcement organizations throughout the United States, Canada, and Australia. These law enforcement agencies use this complaint data to target cases for prosecution and other enforcement measures.

MyVesta.org
Myvesta.org is the nation’s first non-profit, Internet-based financial counseling and services organization. They help people to overcome their money troubles through education and special programs. Myvesta.org was founded as Debt Counselors of America.

National Fraud Information Center (NFIC)
The NFIC is a nationwide toll-free hotline for consumers to get advice about telephone solicitation and report possible telemarketing fraud to law enforcement agencies.

NFIC Hotline 1-800-876-7060

Securities and Exchange Commission
The SEC provides information on how to invest your hard earned dollars wisely and keeping an eye out for investment scams. To learn more about how to avoid costly mistakes and fraud, read the SEC’s "Investor Alerts."

Social Security Administration
Is someone using your Social Security Number or falsely claiming disability rights? Get the facts on Social Security fraud.

SSA Fraud Hotline 1-800-269-0271

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
The USDA investigates criminal violations of the Food Stamp Act. Information concerning food stamp trafficking, theft of food stamps, or other criminal violations of the Food Stamp Act should be reported.

United States Postal Inpection Service
The U.S. Postal Inspection Service has a long, history of fighting criminals who attack our nation’s postal system and misuse it to defraud the American public.