How to report a cyber crime in the USA?
                     HOW TO REPORT A CYBER 
CRIME IN THE USA?
INTRODUCTION
Malicious cyber activity threatens the 
public’s safety and our national and 
economic security. The FBI’s cyber 
strategy is to impose risk and 
consequences on cyber adversaries. 
Source: www.fbi.gov
GOAL
The goal is to change the behavior of 
criminals and nation-states who 
believe they can compromise U.S. 
networks, steal financial and 
intellectual property, and put critical 
infrastructure at risk without facing 
risk themselves. 
Source: www.fbi.gov
ABOUT FBI
The FBI is the lead federal agency for 
investigating cyber attacks and 
intrusions. They collect and share 
intelligence and engage with victims 
while working to unmask those 
committing malicious cyber 
activities, wherever they are.
Source: www.fbi.gov
HOW THEY WORK?
The FBI has specially trained cyber 
squads in each of our 56 field offices, 
working hand-in-hand with 
interagency task force partners.
Source: www.fbi.gov
FILE A REPORT WITH THE 
INTERNET CRIME COMPLAINT 
CENTER
If you are the victim of online or 
internet-enabled crime, file a report 
with the Internet Crime Complaint 
Center (IC3) as soon as possible. 
Crime reports are used for 
investigative and intelligence 
purposes. 
Source: www.fbi.gov
RAPID REPORTING
Rapid reporting can also help support 
the recovery of lost funds. Visit 
ic3.gov for more information, 
including tips and information about 
current crime trends.
Source: www.fbi.gov
CONTACT YOUR LOCAL 
FBI FIELD OFFICE
If you or your organization is the 
victim of a network intrusion, data 
breach, or ransomware attack, 
contact your nearest FBI field office 
or report it at tips.fbi.gov.
Source: www.fbi.gov
PROTECT YOURSELF
Taking the right security measures 
and being alert and aware when 
connected are key ways to prevent 
cyber intrusions and online crimes. 
Learn how to protect your computer, 
network, and personal information.
Source: www.fbi.gov
CYBER SAFETY TIPS
1. Keep systems and software up to date and 
install a strong, reputable anti-virus program.
2. Be careful when connecting to a public Wi-Fi 
network and do not conduct any sensitive 
transactions, including purchases, when on a 
public network.
3. Create a strong and unique passphrase for 
each online account and change those 
passphrases regularly.
Source: www.fbi.gov
CYBER SAFETY TIPS 
CONT.
1. Set up multi-factor authentication on all 
accounts that allow it.
2. Examine the email address in all correspondence 
and scrutinize website URLs before responding to 
a message or visiting a site
3. Don’t click on anything in unsolicited emails or 
text messages.
4. Be cautious about the information you share in 
online profiles and social media accounts. 
Source: www.fbi.gov