Recover from employment scams Page Article Employment and work-from-home scams can be reported to several organizations and government agencies. Here are the main places where you can report such scams:Federal Trade Commission (FTC)Report Fraud: The FTC handles complaints about various types of scams, including employment and work-from-home scams.How to Report: https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/Better Business Bureau (BBB)File a Complaint: The BBB allows you to file a complaint against businesses, including those involved in scams.How to Report: https://www.bbb.org/scamtracker/us/Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)Report Internet Crimes: IC3 is a division of the FBI that deals with internet-related crimes, including fraudulent job postings and work-from-home scams.How to Report: https://www.ic3.gov/U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)Wage and Hour Division: If the scam involves wage theft or other labor violations, you can report it to the DOL.How to Report: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaintsState Attorney General’s OfficeFile a Complaint: Many state attorney general offices have consumer protection divisions that handle scams, including employment and work-from-home fraud.How to Report: https://www.naag.org/find-my-ag/ (Search your state's attorney general office)Local Law EnforcementReport Locally: If the scam has caused financial loss or other significant harm, you can report it to your local police department.How to Report: Contact your local police non-emergency number or visit the station to file a report.Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)Report Fraud: The FBI also handles reports of internet fraud and other scams.How to Report: https://tips.fbi.gov/Social Media PlatformsReport the Scam: If you encountered the scam on social media, report the fraudulent account or post directly on the platform.How to Report: Use the platform’s reporting tools to flag the content for review.Craigslist or Job BoardsReport Fraudulent Listings: If you found the scam on a job board or classified site like Craigslist, you can report the listing.How to Report: Use the "Report" or "Flag" options on the job board to alert the site administrators.