Protecting consumers through comprehensive fraud reporting and investigation
Fraud Recovery Guidance Center is the official platform to collect, analyze, and act on consumer fraud reports. We work tirelessly to protect Americans from fraudulent activities and hold bad actors accountable.
Through your reports, we identify emerging threats, build cases against fraudsters, and educate the public about the latest scams. Every report matters and contributes to a safer marketplace for everyone.
Fraud Recovery Guidance Center serves as the central hub for consumer fraud reporting in the United States. Our comprehensive approach includes:
We collect detailed information about fraud incidents from consumers across the country. Our advanced analytics systems identify patterns, trends, and emerging threats that help us stay ahead of fraudsters. This data-driven approach allows us to understand the evolving landscape of consumer fraud.
We work closely with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, providing them with the intelligence and evidence needed to prosecute fraudsters and recover funds for victims. Our partnerships span across the country and internationally.
We use insights from reported data to create targeted educational campaigns that help consumers recognize and avoid scams before they become victims. Our resources reach millions of Americans through various channels.
Our data informs policy decisions and regulatory actions that strengthen consumer protection laws and close loopholes that fraudsters exploit. We work with policymakers to create a safer marketplace for all consumers.
Your report is securely collected and entered into our Consumer Sentinel Network database
Our systems analyze your report alongside millions of others to identify patterns and connections
Relevant information is shared with appropriate law enforcement agencies and partners
Your report contributes to ongoing investigations and helps build cases against fraudsters
We collaborate with numerous agencies and organizations to combat fraud effectively:
Through the collective power of consumer reports, we've achieved significant results in the fight against fraud:
Our data has contributed to numerous major law enforcement operations that have dismantled sophisticated fraud networks and returned millions to victims. These operations have resulted in criminal convictions and civil settlements.
Reports from consumers like you have led to new regulations and policies that strengthen consumer protections and close vulnerabilities in the system. Our data directly influences legislative and regulatory decisions.
We've launched successful awareness campaigns that have reached millions of Americans, helping them avoid scams and protect their personal information. Our educational resources are available in multiple formats.
Our global partnerships have enabled us to combat cross-border fraud schemes and bring international fraudsters to justice. We work with law enforcement agencies around the world.