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'''Cybercrimes are a pervasive threat, leaving victims feeling violated, vulnerable, and uncertain about their next steps. One of the most crucial actions you can take is to report cybercrimes to relevant enforcement agencies:''' | '''Cybercrimes are a pervasive threat, leaving victims feeling violated, vulnerable, and uncertain about their next steps. One of the most crucial actions you can take is to report cybercrimes to relevant enforcement agencies, provided that it is safe for you to do so:''' | ||
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* Reporting not only aids in the recovery process for the victim but also contributes to the collective effort in combating cybercriminal activities globally. | * Reporting not only aids in the recovery process for the victim but also contributes to the collective effort in combating cybercriminal activities globally. | ||
*By reporting cybercrimes, victims not only seek justice for themselves but also help prevent further harm to others. | *By reporting cybercrimes, victims not only seek justice for themselves but also help prevent further harm to others. | ||
*It is imperative to recognize the significance of reporting cybercrimes as a vital step towards reclaiming control and ensuring a safer digital environment for everyone. | *It is imperative to recognize the significance of reporting cybercrimes as a vital step towards reclaiming control and ensuring a safer digital environment for everyone. | ||
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Regarding the safety of reporting cybercrimes, it is important to consider this from a personal risk management perspective. If you are a resident of a country or a region in which reporting such crimes could be considered a negative interaction by local law enforcement, or with your family or friends, you should consider your personal risk before doing so. Additional guidance on specific countries in which your personal risk should be evaluated is located here: https://romancescamsnow.com/reporting-scams-entity-directory/ | |||
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| Qatar | | Qatar || [https://portal.moi.gov.qa Ministry of Interior Cyber Crime Investigation Center] || The Cyber Crime Investigation Center provides a reporting mechanism for individuals in Qatar affected by cyber fraud, scams, and harassment. | ||
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! Country or Location !! Organization | ! Country or Location !! Organization !! Description | ||
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| Réunion || Guidance coming soon | | Réunion || Guidance coming soon || | ||
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| Romania | | Romania || [https://www.politiaromana.ro Romanian Police - Cybercrime Unit] || Assists Romanian citizens in reporting cybercrimes, including online fraud, identity theft, and cyber harassment. | ||
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| Rwanda | | Rwanda || [https://www.police.gov.rw Rwanda National Police - Cybercrime Investigation Unit] || The Cybercrime Investigation Unit supports individuals in Rwanda affected by online scams, fraud, and harassment. | ||
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! Country !! Organization | ! Country !! Organization !! Description | ||
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| Saint Barthélemy || Guidance coming soon | | Saint Barthélemy || Guidance coming soon || | ||
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| Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha || Guidance coming soon | | Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha || Guidance coming soon || | ||
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| Saint Kitts and Nevis || | | Saint Kitts and Nevis || [https://www.interpol.int/en/What-you-can-do/If-you-need-help Interpol Liaison] || Report to your local police; Interpol can liaise with them after crimes are reported if there is an international element to the crime you have experienced. | ||
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| Saint Lucia || | | Saint Lucia || [https://www.govt.lc/ministries/home-affairs-and-national-security/royal-saint-lucia-police-force Royal Saint Lucia Police Force] || Offers support for individuals in Saint Lucia to report cybercrime incidents, including online fraud and harassment. | ||
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| Saint Martin (France) || Guidance coming soon | | Saint Martin (France) || Guidance coming soon || | ||
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| Saint Pierre and Miquelon || Guidance coming soon | | Saint Pierre and Miquelon || Guidance coming soon || | ||
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| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines || | | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines || [https://security.gov.vc/security/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=367&Itemid=378 Royal Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force] || Provides resources for reporting cybercrime incidents affecting individuals, particularly online scams and fraud. | ||
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| Samoa || | | Samoa || [https://www.samoapolice.ws/ Samoa Police Service] || Supports individuals in Samoa with reporting cyber offenses, including online scams and identity theft. | ||
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| San Marino || | | San Marino || [http://www.gendarmeria.sm Gendarmerie of San Marino] || Offers resources for reporting cybercrime incidents affecting individuals, focusing on online fraud and identity theft. | ||
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| Sao Tome and Principe || | | Sao Tome and Principe || [https://www.interpol.int/en/What-you-can-do/If-you-need-help Interpol Liaison] || Report to your local police; Interpol can liaise with them after crimes are reported if there is an international element to the crime you have experienced. | ||
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| Saudi Arabia || | | Saudi Arabia || [https://nca.gov.sa National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA)] || The NCA supports cybercrime reporting and provides resources to help protect Saudi residents from online threats. | ||
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| Saudi Arabia || | | Saudi Arabia || [https://www.moi.gov.sa Saudi Arabian Interior Ministry - Cybercrime Unit] || Offers a platform for reporting cyber offenses affecting individuals, such as fraud and identity theft, within Saudi Arabia. | ||
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| Senegal || | | Senegal || [https://www.interpol.int/en/What-you-can-do/If-you-need-help Interpol Liaison] || Report to your local police; Interpol can liaise with them after crimes are reported if there is an international element to the crime you have experienced. | ||
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| Serbia || | | Serbia || [http://prezentacije.mup.gov.rs/sukp/ovl_en.html Ministry of Interior - Cybercrime Unit] || Serbia's Cybercrime Unit provides resources for reporting cyber incidents, including scams, identity theft, and online harassment. | ||
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| Seychelles || | | Seychelles || [https://www.police.gov.sc Seychelles Police Cybercrime Unit] || The Seychelles Police Cybercrime Unit supports individuals in reporting cyber offenses, focusing on fraud and online harassment. | ||
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| Sierra Leone || | | Sierra Leone || [http://www.police.gov.sl Sierra Leone Police] || Assists individuals in Sierra Leone with reporting cybercrime incidents, including online fraud and scams. | ||
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| Singapore || | | Singapore || [https://www.police.gov.sg Singapore Police Force Cybercrime Command] || Singapore’s Cybercrime Command provides resources for reporting internet scams, fraud, and harassment affecting individuals. | ||
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| Sint Maarten (Netherlands) || Guidance coming soon | | Sint Maarten (Netherlands) || Guidance coming soon || | ||
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| Slovakia || | | Slovakia || [https://www.minv.sk National Crime Agency - Cyber Crime Department] || The Cyber Crime Department helps Slovak citizens report cyber incidents, including scams, phishing, and identity theft. | ||
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| Slovenia || | | Slovenia || [https://www.policija.si Criminal Police Directorate - Cyber Crime Section] || Slovenia’s Cyber Crime Section provides support for reporting cybercrimes, including online fraud and cyberbullying. | ||
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| Solomon Islands || | | Solomon Islands || [https://www.rsipf.gov.sb Royal Solomon Islands Police Force] || Assists individuals in the Solomon Islands with reporting cybercrimes, particularly scams and online harassment. | ||
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| Somalia || | | Somalia || [https://police.gov.so/ Somali Police Force] || Provides resources for reporting cybercrime incidents affecting individuals, particularly online fraud and scams. | ||
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| South Africa || | | South Africa || [https://www.saps.gov.za South African Police Service (SAPS) Cybercrime Unit] || SAPS Cybercrime Unit helps individuals report online crime and fraud, offering resources and contacts for cyber-related issues. | ||
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| South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands || Guidance coming soon | | South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands || Guidance coming soon || | ||
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| South Korea || | | South Korea || [https://cyberbureau.police.go.kr Korean National Police Agency Cyber Bureau] || Handles reports of cybercrime affecting individuals, such as online fraud and cyber harassment. | ||
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| South Korea || | | South Korea || [http://www.police.go.kr Cyber Crime Investigation Unit, National Police Agency] || Offers support for reporting cybercrimes, including online fraud and harassment, impacting individuals in South Korea. | ||
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| South Sudan || | | South Sudan || [https://www.facebook.com/police2456/?locale=id_ID&_rdr South Sudan National Police Service] || Offers resources for reporting cybercrime incidents affecting individuals, focusing on online fraud and scams. | ||
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| Spain || | | Spain || [https://www.policia.es Guardia Civil and National Police Cyber Units] || Spain’s police agencies offer platforms for reporting cybercrimes and provide resources on preventing online fraud and scams. | ||
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| Sri Lanka || | | Sri Lanka || [https://www.police.gov.lk/ Sri Lanka Police] || CERT assists individuals in reporting cybercrime incidents, with a focus on scams, phishing, and online harassment in Sri Lanka. | ||
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| Sudan || | | Sudan || [http://www.moj.gov.sd Cybercrime Prosecution and Investigation Department] || Sudan’s Cybercrime Department provides resources for reporting cyber offenses affecting individuals, such as online fraud and identity theft. | ||
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| Suriname || | | Suriname || [https://politie.sr/ Korps Politie Suriname (KPS)] || Provides resources for reporting cybercrime incidents affecting individuals, focusing on online fraud and identity theft. | ||
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| Svalbard and Jan Mayen (Norway) || Guidance coming soon | | Svalbard and Jan Mayen (Norway) || Guidance coming soon || | ||
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| Sweden || Swedish Police Authority - National IT Crime Unit | | Sweden || [https://polisen.se Swedish Police Authority - National IT Crime Unit] || Handles reports of cybercrime, including fraud and online harassment, offering resources and guidance for individuals in Sweden. | ||
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| Switzerland || | | Switzerland || [https://www.melani.admin.ch Reporting and Analysis Centre for Information Assurance (MELANI)] || MELANI provides a reporting system for cybercrime incidents, including scams and fraud affecting Swiss citizens. | ||
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| Switzerland || | | Switzerland || [https://www.fedpol.admin.ch Swiss Federal Office of Police (Fedpol)] || Fedpol supports reporting of cybercrime incidents affecting individuals, including fraud and identity theft. | ||
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| Taiwan || | | Taiwan || [https://www.npa.gov.tw National Police Agency - Cybercrime Division] || Assists individuals in Taiwan in reporting cybercrimes, including online scams and identity theft. | ||
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| Tajikistan || | | Tajikistan || [http://www.mvd.tj Ministry of Internal Affairs Cybercrime Division] || Supports reporting of cybercrime incidents, including online fraud affecting individuals in Tajikistan. | ||
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| Tanzania || | | Tanzania ||[https://polisi.go.tz/ Tanzania Police Force - Cybercrime Unit] || Provides support for reporting cyber offenses affecting Tanzanian citizens, focusing on online scams and fraud. | ||
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| Thailand || | | Thailand || [http://www.royalthaipolice.go.th Royal Thai Police Cyber Crime Division] || Offers resources for individuals in Thailand to report cybercrimes, including online fraud and identity theft. | ||
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| Timor-Leste || | | Timor-Leste || [https://www.interpol.int/en/What-you-can-do/If-you-need-help Interpol Liaison] || Report to your local police; Interpol can liaise with them after crimes are reported if there is an international element to the crime you have experienced. | ||
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| Togo || | | Togo || [https://www.interpol.int/en/What-you-can-do/If-you-need-help Interpol Liaison] || Report to your local police; Interpol can liaise with them after crimes are reported if there is an international element to the crime you have experienced. | ||
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| Tokelau (NZ) || Guidance coming soon | | Tokelau (NZ) || Guidance coming soon || | ||
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| Tonga || | | Tonga || [https://www.interpol.int/en/What-you-can-do/If-you-need-help Interpol Liaison] || Report to your local police; Interpol can liaise with them after crimes are reported if there is an international element to the crime you have experienced. | ||
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| Trinidad and Tobago || | | Trinidad and Tobago || [https://ttps.gov.tt Cyber Crime Unit (TTPS)] || The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service Cyber Crime Unit provides resources for reporting cybercrimes, such as scams, phishing, and harassment. | ||
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| Tunisia || | | Tunisia || [https://www.interpol.int/en/What-you-can-do/If-you-need-help Interpol Liaison] || Report to your local police; Interpol can liaise with them after crimes are reported if there is an international element to the crime you have experienced. | ||
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| Turkey || | | Turkey || [https://www.egm.gov.tr Cyber Crimes Unit, General Directorate of Security] || Turkey’s cybercrime division supports reporting and investigating cybercrimes affecting citizens, such as fraud and online harassment. | ||
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| Türkiye || Guidance coming soon | | Türkiye || Guidance coming soon || | ||
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| Turkmenistan || | | Turkmenistan || [https://www.interpol.int/en/What-you-can-do/If-you-need-help Interpol Liaison] || Report to your local police; Interpol can liaise with them after crimes are reported if there is an international element to the crime you have experienced. | ||
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| Turks and Caicos Islands (the) || Guidance coming soon | | Turks and Caicos Islands (the) || Guidance coming soon || | ||
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| Tuvalu || | | Tuvalu || [https://www.commonwealthofnations.org/organisations/tuvalu_police_force/ Tuvalu Police Service] || Offers support for individuals in Tuvalu to report cyber offenses, including online fraud and harassment. | ||
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| Uganda || | | Uganda || [https://www.upf.go.ug Uganda Police Force - Cyber Crime Unit] || The Cyber Crime Unit assists individuals in Uganda in reporting incidents of fraud, identity theft, and online harassment. | ||
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| Ukraine || | | Ukraine || [https://cyberpolice.gov.ua Cyber Police of Ukraine] || Provides a platform for reporting cybercrime, including online scams, harassment, and other cyber-related offenses impacting individuals. | ||
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| United Arab Emirates || | | United Arab Emirates || [https://www.dubaipolice.gov.ae Dubai Police - Cybercrime Department] || The Dubai Police offer cybercrime reporting services and resources for individuals affected by online fraud and scams. | ||
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| United Kingdom || | | United Kingdom || [https://www.actionfraud.police.uk Action Fraud] || UK’s national reporting center for fraud and cybercrime, providing support for individuals affected by online scams and crimes. | ||
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| United States || | | United States || [https://www.ic3.gov Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)] || Run by the FBI, IC3 collects cybercrime complaints from individuals and offers resources to combat internet-based fraud and threats. | ||
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| Vanuatu || | | Vanuatu || [https://police.gov.vu/ Vanuatu Police Force] || Assists individuals in Vanuatu with reporting cybercrime incidents, focusing on online scams and fraud. | ||
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| Vatican City || | | Vatican City || [http://www.vaticanstate.va Vatican City State Police] || Provides resources for reporting cybercrime incidents affecting individuals within the Vatican. | ||
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| Venezuela || | | Venezuela || [http://www.policianacional.gob.ve/ Cuerpo de Investigaciones Científicas, Penales y Criminalísticas (CICPC)] || CICPC supports Venezuelan citizens in reporting cyber offenses, focusing on online scams and identity theft. | ||
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| Vietnam || | | Vietnam || [https://www.bocongan.gov.vn Vietnam Cyber Security Center] || Supports reporting of cybercrime incidents impacting individuals, focusing on online fraud and scams. | ||
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| Wallis and Futuna (France) || Guidance coming soon | | Wallis and Futuna (France) || Guidance coming soon || | ||
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| Western Sahara || Guidance coming soon | | Western Sahara || Guidance coming soon || | ||
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| Yemen || | | Yemen || [https://moi.gov-ye.com/home.php?l=e/1/A/c/1 Ministry of Interior Cybercrime Division] || Assists individuals in Yemen with reporting cybercrime incidents, including online fraud and harassment. | ||
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| Zambia || | | Zambia || [https://www.interpol.int/en/What-you-can-do/If-you-need-help Interpol Liaison] || Report to your local police; Interpol can liaise with them after crimes are reported if there is an international element to the crime you have experienced. | ||
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| Zimbabwe || | | Zimbabwe || [https://www.zrp.gov.zw Zimbabwe Republic Police Cybercrime Unit] || The ZRP Cybercrime Unit assists in reporting and investigating cybercrimes affecting Zimbabweans, focusing on scams and fraud. | ||
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Latest revision as of 22:53, 6 March 2025
Cybercrimes are a pervasive threat, leaving victims feeling violated, vulnerable, and uncertain about their next steps. One of the most crucial actions you can take is to report cybercrimes to relevant enforcement agencies, provided that it is safe for you to do so:
- Reporting not only aids in the recovery process for the victim but also contributes to the collective effort in combating cybercriminal activities globally.
- By reporting cybercrimes, victims not only seek justice for themselves but also help prevent further harm to others.
- It is imperative to recognize the significance of reporting cybercrimes as a vital step towards reclaiming control and ensuring a safer digital environment for everyone.
Regarding the safety of reporting cybercrimes, it is important to consider this from a personal risk management perspective. If you are a resident of a country or a region in which reporting such crimes could be considered a negative interaction by local law enforcement, or with your family or friends, you should consider your personal risk before doing so. Additional guidance on specific countries in which your personal risk should be evaluated is located here: https://romancescamsnow.com/reporting-scams-entity-directory/
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