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Bringing Justice to Victims of Financial Fraud

Our specialized unit traces illicit funds, seizes criminal assets, and ensures that victims of complex financial crimes are made whole. From Ponzi schemes to transnational money laundering, we pursue the money to pursue the truth.

Prevention Tips

$4.2B

Assets Seized in 2023

1,200+

Victim Claims Processed

95%

Case Resolution Rate

Investigative Scope

We specialize in complex financial crimes that cross state and national borders, requiring advanced forensic accounting and digital tracing techniques.

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Ponzi & Pyramid Schemes

Identifying and dismantling fraudulent investment structures where returns for earlier investors are paid out of the funds of newer investors.

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Money Laundering

Tracing the flow of illicit funds through complex financial networks, shell companies, and cryptocurrency exchanges to identify the ultimate beneficial owners.

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Wire & Cyber Fraud

Investigating business email compromise (BEC), invoice redirection, and other electronic theft schemes targeting corporate treasuries and individual victims.

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Bank Fraud

Addressing unauthorized

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Mortgage & Real Estate Fraud

Combating straw buyers, loan fraud, and title theft to protect the stability of the housing market and individual homeowners.

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Insurance Fraud

Investigating staged accidents, exaggerated claims, and phantom billing that drive up costs for policyholders and taxpayers alike.

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The Recovery Process

Our four-step approach ensures thorough investigation and maximum asset recovery for victims.

Initial Intake & Triage

We review your complaint, gather initial evidence, and determine if the case meets the criteria for a federal investigation.

Asset Tracing & Forensic Analysis

Specialists use digital forensics and financial modeling to trace funds through bank accounts, crypto wallets, and offshore entities.

Legal Action & Asset Seizure

Prosecutors file criminal charges and seek court orders for the seizure of identified assets to prevent dissipation.

Victim Restitution

Recovered assets are distributed to victims through court-ordered restitution orders, prioritizing those with the greatest loss.

Report a Financial Crime

If you believe you have been a victim of financial fraud, file a complaint with the IC3. Your report provides critical intelligence that helps us disrupt criminal networks and recover funds.