Top 5 Places to Report Sweepstakes FraudIf you have been the victim of sweepstakes fraud, or you know someone else who has been, reporting the scam to the proper authorities may help catch the criminals before they can prey on another innocent victim. Here are some of the agencies that handle sweepstakes scams, and how to contact them. 1. The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)If your sweepstakes scam was perpetrated online, via an email or a website, you can report it to the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3). An online form makes reporting quick and painless. The IC3 is an inter-agency website run by the National White Collar Crime Center and the FBI. They will process your report and direct it to the proper legal organization. 2. The United States Postal ServiceIf you are a U.S. citizen and you received a scam letter in the mail, or you received a fraudulent mail that originated in the U.S., you can report the scam to the United States Postal Service. You can report mail fraud online, by telephone, or in person. 3. The Federal Trade CommissionThe Federal Trade Commission collects information about current scams and frauds and directs it to law enforcement officials. 4. PhonebustersIf your scam involves a Canadian company, or you are a Canadian citizen, you can report it to Phonebusters at their website for Reporting Economic Crime Online. Phonebusters actively investigates sweepstakes fraud, and is a good source of information. 5. Your Local PoliceFiling a report with your local police can help you get the information you need to attempt to reclaim lost money. The police can also assist you in contacting authorities who are investigating similar crimes.
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