Hello, I’m Danny de Hek, also known as The Crypto Ponzi Scheme Avenger. On my YouTube channel, “The Crypto Ponzi Scheme Avenger,” I focus on exposing and shaming anyone involved in Ponzi schemes or scams. My goal is to create as much public awareness as possible to prevent people from losing their hard-earned money.
Reporting cybercrime and cryptocurrency schemes is crucial for combating these illicit activities globally. Many countries have established dedicated channels for individuals and organizations to report such incidents to law enforcement agencies and regulatory bodies.
Why Reporting Matters
Before filing a complaint, gather a few key pieces of information. This list is not exhaustive, and additional details may be requested. Provide as many details as you have available. If you don’t have a particular detail, skip the field or fill in “unknown at this time.”
Key Information to Include:
- Names of individuals and entities involved
- Dates and details of transactions
- Cryptocurrency wallet addresses used
- How you became aware of or were victimized by the fraud
- Any supporting evidence like communications, contracts, etc.
Remember:
- DO NOT hesitate to report due to incomplete knowledge or not having all the details!
- DO report anyway! Partial information is better than reporting no information at all.
NOTE: I invite you to share your experience with me at https://www.dehek.com/contact/ We have built a substantial database of individuals who are active promoters of Ponzi schemes and scams. We receive a significant number of leads from people like you who share their personal experiences. Rest assured, it’s strictly confidential, and we truly value your story.
Reporting to Authorities
United States:
- FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3): https://www.ic3.gov
- U.S Secret Service: CryptoFraud@SecretService.gov
- U.S. SEC’s Tips, Complaints and Referrals (TCR) system online: https://www.sec.gov/tcr
- U.S. SEC’s Office of Investor Education and Advocacy (OIEA) by phone: 1-800-732-0330
- U.S. SEC’s Division of Enforcement: ENF-CPU@sec.gov
- U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission toll-free hotline: 866-FON-CFTC (866-366-2382)
- U.S. CFTC Division of Enforcement: TipsAndComplaints@cftc.gov
- U.S. Treasury FinCEN https://www.treasury.gov/about/organizational-structure/ig/Pages/OigOnlineHotlineForm.aspx
- Federal Trade Commission https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/assistant
- State of California DFPI: https://dfpi.ca.gov/file-a-complaint or call 1-866-275-2677
- State of Texas Attorney General’s Office: https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/consumer-protection/file-consumer-complaint
- State of Florida Attorney General’s Office: https://www.myfloridalegal.com/how-to-contact-us/file-a-complaint
- State of New York Inspector General: https://ig.ny.gov/inspector-general-complaints
- State of Illinois Attorney General’s Office: https://www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/File-A-Complaint/
Australia:
- Report cybercrime incidents at https://www.cyber.gov.au
- Report scams to the National Anti-Scam Centre at https://www.scamwatch.gov.au/report-a-scam
Brazil:
- Report cybercrimes to the Brazilian Federal Police through their website: https://www.pf.gov.br/servicos-pf/comunicacao-de-crimes
- For cryptocurrency fraud, report to the Securities and Exchange Commission of Brazil (CVM) at https://www.cvm.gov.br
Canada:
- Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre: https://www.antifraudcentre.ca
- Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) to report crypto trading platforms operating without proper registration: inquiries@osc.gov.on.ca or 1-877-785-1555 or through their website at https://www.osc.ca
Europe:
- Report through Europol. Individual country links for reporting are provided on the Europol page. https://www.europol.europa.eu/report-a-crime/report-cybercrime-online
India:
- Report cybercrime to the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre at https://www.cybercrime.gov.in
New Zealand:
- Report investment of financial scams to the New Zealand Financial Markets Authority (FMA): https://www.fma.govt.nz/scams/report-a-scam/
- Report cybercrime incidents to CERT NZ at https://www.cert.govt.nz/individuals/report-an-issue
South Africa:
- Report via the Cybersecurity Hub’s website at https://www.cybersecurityhub.gov.za
Sri Lanka:
- For crypto scams, report to the Financial Intelligence Unit of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka at https://www.fiusrilanka.gov.lk
United Kingdom:
- Reports can be made through Action Fraud at https://www.actionfraud.police.uk
- Report to the Financial Conduct Authority at https://www.fca.org.uk/consumers/report-scam
United Arab Emirates (Dubai):
- Report cybercrimes to the UAE government at https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/justice-safety-and-the-law/cyber-safety-and-digital-security/report-cybercrimes-online
- Report cybercrimes in Dubai through the e-Crimes self-service portal established by the Dubai Police at https://www.dubaipolice.gov.ae/wps/portal/home/services/individualservicescontent/cybercrime
Vietnam:
- For cryptocurrency scams, report to the State Bank of Vietnam at https://www.sbv.gov.vn
Reporting to Exchanges
- Binance: Use https://www.binance.com/en/chat
- Coinbase: Report fraud at https://help.coinbase.com/en/ contact-us or call 1-888-908-7930
- Kraken: Use their online form at https://support.kraken.com/hc/forms/10306751646996
- Bitfinex: contact through their email support at support@bitfinex.com or https://cs.bitfinex.com
- MetaMask: How to Report a Scam: https://metamask.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/5168786362779-How-to-report-a-scam
If you’re looking to report scams but don’t know where to begin, the following resources can help guide you:
GLOBAL ANTI-SCAM ALLIANCE – About | Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA)
Turning the Tide on Scams | Global Anti Scam Alliance (GASA)
SCAM FOOTPRINT CONSULTATION PAPER
https://www.gasa.org/_files/ugd/4674f3_f2f58957ace24d80ba3af063b0cc3ad0.pdf
Ethical Scambaiting: Understanding Strategies, Challenges, and Global Solutions (gasa.org)
STATE OF SCAMS 2023 GLOBAL
https://www.gasa.org/_files/ugd/b63e7d_92ac212a168843219668d5a28510ce16.pdf
STATE OF SCAMS 2023 AUSTRALIA
https://www.gasa.org/_files/ugd/7bdaac_3954f066b23944f1a9ffc4079a712260.pdf
STATE OF SCAMS 2023 AUSTRIA, GERMANY, SWITZERLAND
7bdaac_720545b943d94ef7950829906cc395fd.pdf (gasa.org)
STATE OF SCAMS 2023 CANADA
The State of Scams in Canada Report (2023) (gasa.org)
STATE OF SCAMS 2023 NEW ZEALAND
The State of Scams in New Zealand (2023) (gasa.org)
STATE OF SCAMS 2023 NETHERLANDS
State of Scams in the Netherlands (2023) (gasa.org)
STATE OF SCAMS 2023 UNITED KINGDOM
State of Scams in the United Kingdom Report (2023) – a GASA study in co-operation with Cifas
STATE OF SCAMS 2023 UNITED STATES
The State of Scams in the United States of America Report (2023) (gasa.org)
STATE OF SCAMS 2023 VIETNAM
https://www.gasa.org/_files/ugd/b63e7d_262402fffafe4dc99382f39c37bb3964.pdf
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