Resources
Guides, checklists, tools and official services, organised by who they're for.
External links go to organisations DTI is not affiliated with. We list them because they are official or widely recognised sources of help.
External links go to organisations DTI is not affiliated with. We list them because they are official or widely recognised sources of help.
19 resources
A step-by-step recovery checklist you can work through at your own pace, save your progress on, and print.
Tell us what happened and get the steps that matter most for your situation.
Passwords, two-step verification, recovery options and signed-in devices: what to check and in what order.
What to gather before you report and where to report in different countries.
Look at realistic example messages and decide: scam or legitimate? Works well as a classroom warm-up.
Searchable profiles of common scams: warning signs, tactics and what to do.
Scam awareness sessions for students and staff, led by young people.
Bring a scam-prevention workshop to a library, faith group, senior centre or club.
International Consumer Protection and Enforcement Network
Report international online fraud and cross-border scams. Run by consumer protection agencies from many countries.
Available in 9 languages
(opens in a new tab)U.S. Federal Trade Commission
Report scams, fraud and bad business practices in the United States.
Available in 2 languages
(opens in a new tab)U.S. Federal Trade Commission
Report identity theft in the U.S. and get a personalised recovery plan.
Available in 2 languages
(opens in a new tab)U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation
Report internet-enabled crime, including online fraud, to U.S. federal law enforcement.
U.S. Federal Trade Commission
Plain-language articles on avoiding scams, shopping safely and protecting your identity.
U.S. Federal Trade Commission
Consejos para el consumidor en español: estafas, identidad y compras en línea.
Government of Canada
Report fraud and learn about current scams in Canada.
Available in 2 languages
(opens in a new tab)National Anti-Scam Centre (Australia)
Report scams and get help in Australia.
UK national fraud reporting centre
Report fraud and cyber crime in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Government of India
Report cyber crime, including financial fraud, in India. Helpline 1930 for financial fraud.
Independent security service
Check whether your email address has appeared in a known data breach.