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The types of Fraud are broken down into business and personal. Since there are different areas a business may encounter, please review the appropriate area for your situation. Personal Crimes. Business Crimes. 400 S. Martin L. King Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89106. 702-828-3111 | pio@lvmpd.com.
For Identity Crimes, Las Vegas is ranked 25th. In 2016, the Financial Crimes Section received 8047 criminal complaints. Please review the subsections for tips on crime prevention and what to do if you are a victim of any of these crimes.
Government agencies won’t call, email, text, or message you on social media. Don’t wire money, use gift cards, cryptocurrency, or a payment app to someone who says they are with the government. Call the government agency directly at a number you know is correct. FTC Impersonator Scams.
Scams and fraud can come in many forms—email phishing, identity theft, financial cons, and deceptive marketing are just some of the ways scammers target Nevadans over the phone, online, or in person.
The Fight Fraud Taskforce is a coalition of government agencies which include local, state, federal entities and non profit organizations that meet on a quarterly basis to share information about current and ongoing fraudulent activities and scams that effect Nevadans.
Fraud hurts all Nevadans. Whether you are the victim of a crime, looking out for those you love, or seeking to be an informed consumer, the Department of Business and Industry is working to provide Nevadans with important information and tools you need to join the fight against fraud!
FBI Las Vegas You can report suspicious activities and crime by contacting us 24/7 at (702) 385-1281 or tips.fbi.gov. Submit Tips
