Scams

To file a complaint go to www.ic3.gov
For descriptions of the schemes below go to www.ic3.gov/crimeschemes.aspx

Internet Crime Schemes

• Auction fraud
• Auction fraud - Romania
• Counterfeit cashier's check
• Credit card fraud
• Debt elimination
• Parcel courier email scheme
• Employment/business opportunities
• Escrow services fraud
• Identity theft
• Internet extortion
• Investment fraud
• Lotteries
• Nigerian letter or "419"
• Phishing/spoofing
• Ponzi/pyramid
• Reshipping
• Spam
• Third party receiver of funds