If you are planning to go on a Social Event in a foreign country offered by any web site or tour company, protect yourself by alerting authorities of scamming activity. Ask all women in attendance at any social if they work for the tour company or at any web site or marriage agency. Ask all tour participants to show you his or her international passport to determine how often that individual has travelled to a foreign country. If a participant in your group has travelled to many countries, be aware that they could be part of the scheme. Be aware of promises made in writing and make audio recordings of all conversations with company officials. Keep strict records and documents pertaining to all monies paid before, during and after the social event.
Report all suspicious activity to the authorities below.
Complaint Referral Form
Internet Crime Complaint Center
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).
IC3’s mission is to serve as a vehicle to receive, develop, and refer criminal complaints regarding the rapidly expanding arena of cyber crime. The IC3 gives the victims of cyber crime a convenient and easy-to-use reporting mechanism that alerts authorities of suspected criminal or civil violations. For law enforcement and regulatory agencies at the federal, state, local and international level, IC3 provides a central referral mechanism for complaints involving Internet related crimes. read more >>
Prior to filing a complaint with the Internet Crime Complaint Center (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?
The information I’ve provided 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)
The IC3 is co-sponsored by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C). 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. I understand any investigation opened on any complaint I file on this website is initiated at the discretion of the law enforcement and/or regulatory agency receiving the complaint information.
Filing a complaint with IC3 in no way serves as notification to my credit card company that I am disputing unauthorized charges placed on my card or that my credit card number may have been compromised. I should contact my credit card company directly to notify them of my specific concerns.
Go to http://www.ic3.gov/complaint/default.aspx to learn more about how to file a complaint with authorities.
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