Cybercrime Emergency Hotline/Website

Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)

The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) is the central hub for reporting cyber-enabled crime.

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.

https://www.ic3.gov/

CyberTipline

The CyberTipline is the place to report child sexual exploitation. If you believe you or someone you know is a victim of exploitation, we are here to help.

If you prefer to speak to someone directly,

you can contact the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children’s Call Center.

We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678)

https://report.cybertip.org/

FBI General Tip Line

If the situation is a life-threatening emergency, dial 911 immediately.

This is the FBI's 24/7 national toll-free contact center. While standard internet crimes should go through the IC3 website, you can call this hotline if the cyber incident involves an immediate threat to life, an ongoing national security threat, or a major ongoing federal crime. Phone: 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324)

https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us

Reporting online crime promptly helps keep our digital communities safe. Direct general cyber-enabled crimes to the IC3, contact the CyberTipline for issues involving child exploitation, and reach out to the FBI General Tip Line for major federal threats. In any life-threatening emergency, dial 911.

Ensure your report reaches the right agency:
• IC3: The central hub for all general cyber-enabled crimes.
• CyberTipline: 24/7 support for reporting child exploitation.
• FBI General Tip Line: For major federal crimes or ongoing national security threats.
• Emergency: Dial 911 immediately if there is a threat to life.