[ FEDERAL / INTERNATIONAL ]
Report a Catfish in United States (Federal)
If you're being catfished or scammed by someone claiming to be in or contacting you from United States (Federal), here's where to report it and what law may apply.
Last updated August 30, 2026
Primary Reporting Agency
File a Report Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Secondary Agency
File a Report FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)
Applicable Law
Federal wire fraud law (18 U.S.C. § 1343) can apply to online romance and impersonation scams that cross state lines, in addition to whichever state-level laws apply.
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