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FBI IC3
Internet Crime Complaint Center for reporting cybercrime.
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The FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) operates as the federal government's primary portal for cybercrime reporting and coordination. Established in 2000, IC3 serves as a centralized intake mechanism for cybercrime complaints from victims across the United States and internationally. The center processes hundreds of thousands of complaints annually, ranging from individual fraud cases to large-scale cyber incidents affecting businesses and critical infrastructure.
IC3 accepts complaints involving various forms of cybercrime including online fraud, business email compromise, ransomware attacks, and identity theft. The platform handles reports of romance scams, investment fraud, tech support scams, and sophisticated social engineering schemes. Additionally, IC3 processes complaints related to intellectual property theft, auction fraud, and non-delivery of goods or services purchased online.
The center's unique position within the FBI enables direct integration with federal law enforcement investigations and intelligence gathering efforts. IC3 analysts review each complaint to identify patterns, trends, and connections that may indicate larger criminal enterprises or emerging threat vectors. This analysis supports both individual case investigations and broader intelligence products distributed to law enforcement partners.
Victims, businesses, and organizations use IC3 to formally document cyber incidents and provide law enforcement with detailed information about criminal activities. The platform serves private citizens who have experienced online fraud as well as corporations reporting sophisticated cyber attacks. Government agencies and educational institutions also utilize IC3 for reporting cyber incidents that may have national security implications.
IC3 plays a critical role in the broader cybersecurity ecosystem by bridging the gap between victims and law enforcement response capabilities. The center's annual Internet Crime Reports provide valuable insights into cybercrime trends, financial losses, and emerging threats. These reports inform policy decisions, resource allocation, and prevention strategies across government and private sector organizations. IC3's complaint data also supports international cooperation efforts and information sharing with foreign law enforcement agencies through established cybercrime cooperation frameworks.