The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is the main agency that collects scam reports. Report the scam to the FTC online, or by phone at 1-877-382-4357 (9:00 AM - 8:00 PM, ET).
Can you press charges on someone for scamming you?
To file a complaint, just go to ftc.gov/complaint, and answer the questions. Or call That's all there is to it. If you've been ripped off or scammed, complain to the Federal Trade Commission. It can help put the bad guys out of business.
Can I report a scammer and get my money back?
Contact your bank immediately to let them know what's happened and ask if you can get a refund. Most banks should reimburse you if you've transferred money to someone because of a scam. If you can't get your money back and you think this is unfair, you should follow the bank's official complaints process.
Does reporting a scammer do anything?
When you report a scam to the FTC, investigators use your information to build cases against scammers. Other law enforcement agencies can see the reports, too, and use them to further their own investigations. As soon as you think you see a scam, talk with someone, and then tell the FTC.
How many reports does it take to delete an Instagram account?
The fact is that the account could be deleted by Instagram because of three or four reports from various accounts due to the reason given for reporting the account. Do reported Instagram accounts get deleted? All Instagram accounts reported in violation of the Community Guidelines or Terms of Use will be deleted.
Does reporting someone on Instagram do anything?
Yes, when you report on Instagram it is anonymous. The person you reported will not be notified that you reported them (if they get notified at all, which remains unclear).
How do I contact Instagram directly?
Instagram Contact Number & Instagram Contact Email Instagram's contact phone number is 650-543-4800 and their contact email is support@instagram.com, but please note it's highly likely you won't receive a response to your inquiry via these channels.5 Jan 2021
How do I report a problem on Instagram directly?
- Tap or your profile picture in the bottom right to go to your profile.
- Tap in the top right, then tap Settings.
- Tap Help, then tap Report a Problem.
- Follow the on-screen instructions.
What happens if you report a scammer?
Your report may keep others from experiencing a scam. Government agencies use reports of scams to track scam patterns. They may even take legal action against a company or industry based on the reports. However, agencies don't follow up after you report, and can't recover lost money.
What can you do if you get scammed?
Report a Scam to the FTC If you were scammed, report it to the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. You can check out what is going on in your state or metro area by visiting ftc.gov/exploredata.