How to Report Crypto Crime
What to do if you digital assets were compromised?
Crypto crime and cybercrime are growing issues that citizens, business entities, and law enforcement communities still need to understand fully. It is widely accepted that crypto and cybercrime are highly prevalent and increasing. Statistics point to traditional crimes decreasing in Western countries while crypto and cybercrimes are rising beyond the conventional crimes rate of reduction.
One primary reason for our lack of understanding of these emerging trends is that victims of crypto and cybercrime are less likely than traditional crime victims to report their victimization to the police or other authorities. We find that are a few reasons for victims' non-reporting:
•Victims may be embarrassed or intimidated.
•Victims may not know that the act is classified as a criminal offense.
•Victims do not understand how and where to report the such incidence.
•Victims consider law enforcement to be ill-equipped to deal with crypto cybercrime.
If you have been a victim of crypto or cybercrime, we strongly urge you to click on the link below and follow the steps and report your incident to the appropriate authorities Internet.
Frequently Asked Questions
If I follow the above steps, will I get my stollen assets back?
The probability of your recovery depends on many factors, such as the timing of your report, the amount of stolen funds, and the sophistication of the culprit.
I already talked to a local police department, and they referred me to IC3. Why should I file with IC3 if the local police cannot help?
Law enforcement faces many challenges when dealing with crypto and cybercrime, and only some agencies are equipped to deal with such cases. In addition to filing your incident report with IC3, you will have an opportunity to identify a State or Local Cybercrime Law Enforcement Agency that is the best equipt to assist you with your case.
I live outside the US. What are my best options for asset recovery?
Headquartered in The Hague, the Netherlands, Europol’s mission is to support its Member States in preventing and combating all forms of serious international and organised crime, cybercrime and terrorism. Europol also works with many non-EU partner states and international organisations.
The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre collects information on fraud and identity theft. They provide information on past and current scams affecting Canadians and if you have been a victim of crypto crime they will help you file a report.
The National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) is a non-profit organisation committed to promoting public awareness and concern about crime and to propagate the concept of self-help in crime prevention.
This Self-Service allows the public to record a complaint regarding cybercrimes, whether for their persons or for their properties. To facilitate the procedures, please fill out the form below and ensure that you have as much information as possible, so that we can help you as quickly and as best as possible
Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC) works with their national and international partners to conduct investigations, collect intelligence and furnish advice and assessments to combat serious and organised crime, including cybercrime and national security threats. They are the conduit for sharing criminal information and intelligence between all federal, state and territory law enforcement agencies.
The UIF is a special governmental agency responsible for monitoring compliance with the Anti-Money Laundering Law. The UIF is responsible for analyzing, processing and transmitting information for the purpose of preventing and deterring money laundering and terrorist-financing crimes. They will provide further direction how to report your incident.
Unidad de Información y Análisis Financiero is a Colombia's financial intelligence unit responsible for crypto crimes.
Report online or to the local law enforcement agency.