Tech, Romance, Lottery, & Other Scams

You were tricked into sending money, providing personal information, or making payments through traditional methods (checks, wire transfers, gift cards, cash, gold) for fake services, prizes, loans, or threats.

 Common examples: Lottery/prize scams, fake debt collection, government impersonation (IRS, Social Security), tech support scams not involving crypto, romance scams using traditional payments, fake charity requests.

Details Investigators Need From You - If you believe you are the victim of financial fraud or scam, please share as much of the following information as possible. Even if you do not have everything, provide what you do have. Detailed information helps investigators build stronger cases.

General Information

• How you were first contacted – phone call, email, text, mail, in-person, or online advertisement.
• All communication with the suspect – recorded calls, voicemails, emails, texts, letters, or chat logs, phone number user names and apps used.
• Payment method used – cash, check, money order, wire transfer, gift cards, or credit/debit cards.
• Bank or financial statements showing unauthorized transactions or payments made to the scammer.
• Receipts and documentation for any payments, purchases, or transfers made.
• Phone numbers, email addresses, or physical addresses provided by the scammer.
• Names or business names used by the scammer (even if likely fake).
• Websites, advertisements, or materials that led to initial contact.

If You Sent Money

• Exact amounts and dates of all payments sent.
• Method of payment and confirmation numbers (Western Union, MoneyGram, wire transfers, etc.).
• Recipient information provided (names, addresses, account numbers).
• Reason you were told to send money (fees, taxes, prizes, investments, etc.).

If You Provided Personal Information

• What information was shared – Social Security number, banking details, passwords, etc.
• Documents sent or shown to the scammer (ID, bank statements, tax returns).
• Account numbers or login credentials that may have been compromised.

Important: If you shared personal information, monitor your accounts closely and consider credit monitoring services. Report identity theft to relevant agencies immediately.

Please Note: Cases are typically assigned for investigation only after the reporting person or victim provides adequate supporting information and documentation. The details you provide directly impact our ability to pursue your case.