Scams and fraud

Use USA.gov’s scam reporting tool to identify a scam and help you find the right government agency or consumer organization to report it.

Identity theft happens when someone uses your personal or financial information without your permission. It can damage your credit status and cost you time and money.

Imposter scammers pretend to be from the IRS or Social Security, a business, or a charity. They want you to trust them so they can steal your personal information and money.

Scammers are filing unemployment benefits using other people's names and personal information. Learn how to protect yourself and your benefits from this type of identity theft.