How to Report Suspicious Calls

Choose the report based on what happened. These channels are for US consumers:

What happened	Where to start
You received an unwanted call but did not lose money	DoNotCall.gov
You lost money or have details about a scammer or company	ReportFraud.ftc.gov
Your own number is being spoofed, or you want to report an unwanted call or text to the FCC	FCC consumer complaint center

The FTC explains the first two routes. The FCC says individual unwanted-call complaints help inform enforcement and policy, although it does not resolve each complaint directly.

Useful details to keep

Keep the date and time, the number that received the call, the caller ID number shown, and any callback number the caller supplied. Save a voicemail or relevant message if available. The displayed number may be spoofed, but the FTC still asks for it because it can help identify patterns.

What a report does not prove

A report does not establish that the person assigned a displayed number made the call. Caller ID can be spoofed. Avoid posting accusations about a number owner based only on a call display or an online complaint count.

If you paid someone, contact the bank, card issuer, payment app, or transfer provider immediately and ask about reversal options. The FTC’s payment-specific recovery steps explain what information to provide. You can also use our recovery guide.

For more on unwanted sales calls, read the FTC’s Do Not Call FAQ.