A polished seal, a familiar logo, and a web address that looks almost perfect. That’s all it takes to trick someone into handing over personal details meant for law enforcement or a federal agency. Right now, criminals don’t just steal identities or empty bank accounts. They clone the very websites people trust to report those crimes. And when that happens, victims can lose even more.
The problem has grown more sophisticated, and it demands a sharper eye. Filing a complaint about fraud should feel empowering, not risky. So where can someone report a scam safely, and how can they avoid falling into another trap while trying to do the right thing?
