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Report a Catfish in West Virginia

If you're being catfished or scammed by someone claiming to be in or contacting you from West Virginia, here's where to report it and what law may apply.

Last updated August 30, 2026
Primary Reporting Agency
File a Report

West Virginia Attorney General — Consumer Protection Division

Secondary Agency
File a Report

Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

Applicable Law

West Virginia Code § 61-3C-14a addresses contacting someone electronically without disclosing your identity, with intent to harass or abuse — related to, but narrower than, general online impersonation.

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