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Human Trafficking

View available OVC resources, awareness materials, and services for victims of labor and sex trafficking and victim service providers.

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: Frauds and Scams

The Bureau works to protect consumers from unfair, deceptive, or abusive practices and take action against companies that break the law. This resource page provides guidance to help you prevent, recognize, and report scams and fraud.

U.S. Postal Inspection Service

The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is responsible for investigating fraudulent use of the U.S. mail and postal system. Victims of mail crime—including identity theft, fraud and mail theft—can file a report with this office.

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI): Violent Crimes Against Children

This FBI program's mission is to—

  • decrease the vulnerability of children to sexual exploitation;
  • develop a nationwide capacity to provide a rapid, effective, and measured investigative response to crimes against children; and
  • enhance the capabilities of state and local law enforcement investigators through programs, investigative assistance, and task force operations.

U.S. Secret Service: Investigations

The Secret Service investigates 21st century’s financial crimes, which are increasingly conducted through cyberspace. These investigations address counterfeit, credit card fraud, wire and bank fraud, computer network breaches, ransomware, and other cyber-enabled financial crimes.

USA.gov

As the U.S. government's official web portal, USA.gov makes it easy for the public to get U.S. government information and services on the web. USA.gov helps the public locate and understand government benefits, programs, and information.