Filing a complaint (Part 1)
Victims of Internet fraud should approach the authorities and file a complaint immediately. A third party may also file a complaint. In either case, it is important to give as much detail as possible and to give all the documentary evidence. Internet crime refers to any illegal activity on the Internet, including email and chat. For crimes in which at least one of the two parties (fraudster and defrauded) is in the United States, the complaint can be made with ic3.gov. After submitting the complaint online, you will receive an ID and password for your case so that you can add information. Once received by the IC3, complaints cannot be canceled.