CU Fight Fraud
CU Fight Fraud helps credit unions and community banks build fraud-savvy cultures that protect what matters most.
BBB Scam Tracker
Better Business Bureau | Scam Tracker is a free tool anyone can use to report suspected scams. Your reports warn others so they can avoid similar cons.
Protect Your Investments
Investor.gov | The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission provides resources to identify potential scams, research investments, verify credentials of investment professionals, and more.
List of U.S. Secret Service Field Offices
Report scams to your local field office. Cyber Fraud Task Forces work to prevent, detect, and mitigate cyber-enabled financial crimes, leading to arrests and convictions.
Types of Fraud
Investor.gov | Whether you are a first-time investor or have been investing for many years, here are some basic facts you should know about different types of fraud and scams.
Checklist: Investment Fraud Red Flags
Investor.gov | Can you spot the warning signs of investment fraud? Protect your investments and avoid scams using this list of red flags.
FTC: How To Avoid Imposter Scams
Federal Trade Commission | Imposter scams come in many varieties but work the same way: A scammer pretends to be someone, then tries to get you to send them money.
ReportFraud.ftc.gov
If you know it’s a scam or think it might be one, report it. The FTC investigates and brings cases against those who commit fraud, scams, and bad business practices.
FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)
IC3 provides a way to report suspected cyber-facilitated criminal activity to the FBI for investigation, trend and threat tracking, and strengthening local and national response.
AARP Fraud Watch Network Helpline
AARP’s free resource is available to both members and nonmembers. The toll-free service is available Monday through Friday, staffed by trained fraud specialists and volunteers.
2024 Investment Scams Study
2025 | BBB Investment Scam Study | This study explores how crypto and romance fraud are used by investment scammers overseas to steals thousands from unsuspecting targets.
BBB Scam Studies
2025 | BBB | In-depth investigations outline how specific scams work, including how scammers use social engineering and manipulation emotions.