FAQs
After you file a complaint with the IC3, the information is reviewed by an analyst and forwarded to federal, state, local, or international law enforcement or regulatory agencies with jurisdiction, as appropriate.
Is the Internet Crime Complaint Center legitimate? ›
The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) is a partnership between the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C), and the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA). Its mission is to serve as a conduit to receive, develop, and refer criminal complaints regarding cyber crime.
What types of crimes does the IC3 handle complaints about? ›
Since 2000, the IC3 has received complaints crossing the spectrum of cyber crime 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, ...
Which is a responsibility of the Internet Crime Complaint Center? ›
The information you submit to IC3 makes all the difference. Combined with other data, it allows the FBI to investigate reported crimes, track trends and threats, and, in some cases, even freeze stolen funds.
How successful is IC3? ›
In 2023, IC3's RAT initiated the Financial Fraud Kill Chain (FFKC) on 3,008 incidents, with potential losses of $758.05 million. A monetary hold was placed on $538.39 million, representing a success rate of 71%.
Are IC3 complaints confidential? ›
As such, we cannot guarantee that your complaint will remain confidential. People who voluntarily choose to file a complaint do so knowing that all information provided may be disseminated to one or more enforcement agencies, which may or may not take action on the complaint.
What happens after IC3 complaint? ›
Complaints filed via this website are processed and may be referred to federal, state, local or international law enforcement or regulatory agencies for possible investigation.
Is IC3 part of the FBI? ›
The IC3 was established by the FBI in May 2000 to receive complaints of Internet related crime and has received more than 7.3 million complaints since its inception, averaging 651,800 complaints per year over the last five years.
What are the top cyber crimes reported to the IC3? ›
The FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) has released the 2023 Internet Crime Report, which is based on internet crimes reported to the IC3. In 2023, as in 2022, phishing/spoofing was the top crime reported, and investment scams were the most financially damaging.
Who investigates Internet crimes? ›
The FBI is the lead federal agency for investigating cyber attacks and intrusions.
The most common type of Internet crime according to the IC3 is Auction fraud. Internet auction fraud involves schemes attributable to the misrepresentation of a product advertised for sale through an Internet auction site or the non-delivery of products purchased through an Internet auction site.
Does the FBI email you? ›
The FBI will never: Call or e-mail private citizens to demand payment or threaten arrest. You will also not be asked to wire a “settlement” to avoid arrest. Ask you to use large sums of your own money to help catch a criminal.
What does IC3 investigate? ›
The IC3 focuses on collecting cyber-enabled crime. Crimes against children should be filed with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Other types of crimes, such as threats of terrorism, should be reported at tips.fbi.gov.
Can you call IC3? ›
Contact the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) online at www.ic3.gov. Contact the U.S. Postal Inspection Service at 1-800-372-8347, or online at postalinspectors.uspis.gov . Contact the Securities and Exchange Commission at 1-800-SEC-0330, or online at www.sec.gov or www.sec.gov/complaint/select.shtml .
What agency does the IC3 partner with? ›
The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) is a partnership between the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C).
What happens when you report someone to FBI? ›
The FBI will ask you to provide as much information as possible about the perpetrator and details of the threat you have experienced. The FBI will ask for your contact information to follow‐up with you if needed. The FBI will attempt to protect your identity and confidentiality.
What is the purpose of the IC3? ›
The IC3 was designed to help address all types of Internet crime through its complaint system.
What are the top cybercrimes reported to the IC3? ›
The FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) has released the 2023 Internet Crime Report, which is based on internet crimes reported to the IC3. In 2023, as in 2022, phishing/spoofing was the top crime reported, and investment scams were the most financially damaging.
How do you report suspicious cyber activity? ›
Note: If you have already lost money due to financial fraud or are a victim of cyber-crime, please report at cyber crime helpline number 1930 or website https://www.cybercrime.gov.in.
