The Federal Trade Commission (FTC ) works for the consumer to prevent fraudulent, deceptive, and unfair business practices in the marketplace and to provide information to help consumers spot, stop, and avoid them. To file a complaint or to get free information on consumer issues, visit www.ftc.gov or call toll-free, 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357); TTY: 1-866-653-4261. The FTC enters consumer complaints into the Consumer Sentinel Network, a secure online database and investigative tool used by hundreds of civil and criminal law enforcement agencies in the U.S. and abroad.

Learn about the many white-collar crimes the FBI investigates including internet frauds and scams.  Includes tips on how to protect yourself from common scams, and what to do if you think you've been victimized.  Go to http://www.fbi.gov .

The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) was established as a partnership between the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the National White Collar Crime Center to serve as a means to receive Internet related criminal complaints.  If you believe that you have been the victim of an internet crime, go to http://www.ic3.gov to file a report.

A non-profit membership organization dedicated to supporting Law Enforcement in the prevention, investigation, and prosecution of economic and high-tech crime, NW3C has been continuously funded through competitive grants for over three decades. NW3C membership consists of Law Enforcement agencies from all 50 states and four continents.  For more information go to http://www.nw3c.org

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), is the largest non-governmental regulator for all securities firms doing business in the United States. All told, FINRA oversees nearly 5,000 brokerage firms, about 173,000 branch offices and approximately 656,000 registered securities representatives. Created in July 2007 through the consolidation of NASD and the member regulation, enforcement and arbitration functions of the New York Stock Exchange, FINRA is dedicated to investor protection and market integrity through effective and efficient regulation and complementary compliance and technology-based services. For more information go to http://www.finra.org .

Contact:  call 888-382-1222 or go to:  http://www.donotcall.gov

The website was developed and is maintained by a joint federal law enforcement and industry task force through funding provided by the United States Postal Inspection Service and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.  
Go to: http://lookstoogoodtobetrue.com

The Attorney General of your state is the government's chief legal officer, serving as the key representative of the public interest.  To locate the Attorney General for your state or territory, go to http://www.naag.org .

AARP ElderWatch Project fights the financial exploitation of older Americans in the state of Colorado through collection of data, extensive outreach and education, and the provision of technical assistance. For more information go to http://www.aarpelderwatch.org or to report potential fraud within Colorado, call 1-800-222-4444.