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I have received an email from the FBI office stating I have won a lottery and that I must pay the fee of $410 for transfer of winnings. Is this a fake email?

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Yes, that is a fake email. The FBI would never be involved with the lottery.

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Can I go personally to local FBI office to report a crime?

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Yes, you can go to the FBI to report a crime.

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I received an email about a job opportunity receiving packages from outside the USA to ship to other parties. Should I contact the FBI?

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Definitely. You should send an e-mail or regular mail to any of the contact addresses outlined on their website, in the "submit a tip" section.

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To whom do I report electronic harassment?

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Contact the police if it's bullying. If it's a threat of a DDoS attack or blackmail, contact your local FBI branch.

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Can a person report a prison for some unethical practices?

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Yes, you absolutely can report them for unethical practices.

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I just received a call on my cell from Russia with a voice mail left in Russian. The only indication was a 7 prefix but the # was local with a 352 prefix. Probably nothing, right?

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Make an attempt to translate it. It was probably a wrong number but you never know.

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How do I report a threat to my life via online social media?

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Contact your local police and tell them the situation. If the matter is out of their control, they will tell you who to contact next.

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How do I email the director of the FBI?

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FBI headquarters does not have an email address; you can contact them via phone or mail.

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I received a hangout conversation from a person from the FBI. The agent stated that he had an arrest warrant in his hand and will pick me up in 72 hours. He wanted money to stop it. What do I do?

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I'm pretty sure that no FBI agent would blackmail you. If I understand the question right, this is essentially blackmail, because he is threatening you into paying money, and if you don't he'll arrest you. I would contact the FBI headquarters to ask if there is a warrant out for you arrest.

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Is the FBI on WhatsApp? I have groups I'd like them to check out.

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The best way to deal with this would be to take screenshots of the groups and send them to the FBI or take it to your local office.

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How do I report a scam?

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File a complaint with the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Internet Crime Complaint Center by going to IC3.gov.

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How do I contact the FBI if a hacker keeps accessing my electronics?

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Follow the steps in Method 2 Step 4, which will tell you how to contact the Internet Crime and Complaint Commission (IC3). This department is the FBI's cyber-investigation department.

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Should I call the FBI if I am getting questionable calls from someone threatening to stop my Social Security payments?

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You can, but a better agency to contact would be the Social Security Administration .

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How do I submit proof of a questionable email on a complaint form on the FBI website?

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Copy and paste the email into the complaint form. Make sure that you include the address that sent the email and your email address. If the FBI needs additional info, then they will contact you.

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What is the best way to report a cyber crime?

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Follow the steps in Method 2 Part 4; the IC3 will try to address the crime as soon as possible.

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Should I contact the FBI if I have seen Neo-Nazi activity?

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Yes. Some Neo-Nazis are also considered domestic terrorists by the FBI, so reporting them will help the FBI keep track of them and could help prevent something bad from happening.

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How can I contact the FBI about starting a business involving a legal bomb range without ending up on the no-fly list?

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You might not have to. Contact a local lawyer or your city/county government to find out the permitting requirements.

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How do I contact the Brooklyn Park, Minnesota FBI office with a tip?

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You can visit the Minnesota office directly, or you can call them. The phone number is listed on their website.

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Would an FBI agent contact someone using a Gmail account as return email?

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No, emails from the FBI should be coming from an FBI.gov email address. If you receive an email that claims to be from the FBI but has a Gmail return address, then you can report it to the FBI using the steps in this article, and to Google .

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How do I report a person who is trying to kill me? I have evidence, but the sheriff ignored me.

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If the sheriff does not respond, then report it to the state police, and tell the state police that the sheriff ignored you.

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What can I do if I suspect my home is bugged and possibly rigged with sound devices?

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Look for evidence to back up your suspicion; if found, then you can notify the authorities. Try the methods in Detect Hidden Cameras and Microphones .

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If I know people who are big players in the drug game, can I get paid to turn them in by purchasing large amounts of drugs off off of them without my name being involved?

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No. The FBI isn't going to put a civilian in danger through undercover work. If you know people who are big players in the drug game, you can report the information anonymously. If you're aware of felonies taking place, it's your civic duty to report them to the authorities, not try to sell the information to them. Otherwise, you could be held legally liable as an accessory-after-the-fact for withholding information about the illegal activities.

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Should I report someone claiming to be a Federal Agent?

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Yes. That is impersonation of a federal agent and is illegal. Submit a tip with the appropriate information to tips.fbi.gov .

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