Where to Report Extortion?
Extortion Can Fall Under Both State and Federal Laws. You Can Report This Type of Activity to Your Local Police Department or the Fbi, Depending on the Crime...
Extortion can fall under both state and federal laws. You can report this type of activity to your local police department or the FBI, depending on the crime. If you are dealing with a private matter, such as an old friend who is trying to blackmail you, local police may be able to handle this matter.
How do I report attempted extortion?
Report online extortion attempts to the IC3 or to an FBI field office in your area. Include the sender's email address and payment information, if provided (for example, the number of his or her Bitcoin “wallet”), which may help with the investigation.
How do I report an extortion to the FBI?
- Contact your local FBI office or closest international office 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
- Call 1-800-CALLFBI (225-5324) for the Major Case Contact Center.
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