Anonymous Complaints With The FTC
How to submit Anonymous Complaints With the FTC
Here are some important tips on how to submit anonymous information with the FTC, for shoppers and merchants.
Can I submit my complaint anonymously?
Yes. However, if you do not provide your name and contact information, law enforcement and other entities will not be able to contact you to obtain additional information to assist in identity theft investigations or prosecutions.
Source: FTC
The FTC works for the
consumer to prevent fraudulent, deceptive and unfair business
practices in the marketplace and to provide information to help
consumers spot, stop and avoid them. To file a
complaint or to get
free information on
consumer issues, visit
www.ftc.gov or call
toll-free, 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357); TTY: 1-866-653-4261. The
FTC enters Internet, telemarketing, identity theft and other
fraud-related complaints into the
Consumer Sentinel Network, a secure online database and investigative tool available to hundreds of civil and criminal law enforcement agencies in the U.S. and abroad.