Internet fraud involves transactions initiated via the Internet. This includes:

• Credit card fraud,
• investment fraud,
• Nigerian letter scams,
• business fraud,
• and non-delivery of merchandise.

If you feel you are a victim of Internet fraud, you need to file a complaint with the Internet Complaint Center (IC3). The site also contains fraud prevention tips and detailed information regarding Internet fraud. The IC3 will process the complaint and forward a copy to the law enforcement agency where the suspect resides. Ultimately, the agency where the suspect resides will handle the investigation.

Resources

• Internet Crime Complaint Center, a partnership between the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C), and the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA)
• Common Scams
• On Guard Online (federal government online safety website)