Resources

Important Links for Fraud Victims

Trusted government resources for reporting fraud, protecting accounts and identity, and finding state or federal assistance.

If You've Just Been Scammed

1. Contact your financial institution.

Act quickly. Ask about stopping, recalling, freezing, or disputing transactions when appropriate.

2. Preserve the evidence.

Save emails, text messages, receipts, account information, phone numbers, screenshots, and transaction details.

3. Report it promptly.

Use the appropriate reporting resources below and contact local law enforcement when warranted.

Fraud Reporting & Recovery

Federal

FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)

Report internet-enabled fraud, scams, cybercrime, and related financial losses.

Visit IC3.gov → Federal

FTC — ReportFraud

Report scams, fraud, and deceptive business practices to the Federal Trade Commission.

Report fraud → Recovery

IdentityTheft.gov

Report identity theft and build a personalized recovery plan with step-by-step guidance.

Start recovery → Financial

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Consumer guidance about financial fraud, scams, accounts, payments, and financial rights.

View CFPB resources → Vermont

Vermont Consumer Assistance Program

Vermont consumer-protection information, complaint assistance, and scam resources.

Vermont resources → New York

New York Attorney General

Consumer complaint and fraud resources for New York residents.

New York resources → Mail Fraud

U.S. Postal Inspection Service

Report suspected fraud involving the U.S. Mail, including sweepstakes, investment, and other mail-related schemes.

Report mail fraud →

SafeHaven provides these links as a public-service resource. The appropriate response depends on the circumstances of each incident. If there is an immediate threat to safety, contact 911 or local law enforcement.