How do I report consumer fraud?

In Virginia, you can report consumer fraud to the relevant state or federal authorities and to the Consumer Protection Section of the Office of the Attorney General. To report a fraud, you should contact the relevant agency or the Consumer Protection Section and provide as much information as possible, including the company or individual who committed the fraud, what type of fraud was committed, and any other information you may have. For fraud cases involving money, you should include any bank or credit card information that was used, a copy of the contract or other documentation related to the fraud, and any other relevant information. If you have been the victim of a fraud, you should also consider filing a report with the Federal Trade Commission, the Virginia State Police, or your local police department. You can also file complaints with the Better Business Bureau or a state or federal agency that regulates the company in question. If you receive any unsolicited phone calls or emails that you believe to be fraudulent, you should report them to the Federal Trade Commission’s Do Not Call Registry or to the Internet Crime Complaint Center. Following any of these steps can help to ensure that other citizens do not become victims of fraud and that the perpetrators are held responsible for their actions.

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