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Where can you report an online scam involving a payment app, according to the CFPB?

The FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (ic3.gov).

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  1. The state DMV
  2. The FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center ✔
  3. Your school's front office

Why: You can also contact your local police and your state attorney general, and report scams to the Federal Trade Commission.

Huh, didn't know that: Scammers often ask for payment in ways that are hard to trace, such as wire transfers, gift cards, mobile apps or cryptocurrency.

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References

Answer: The FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center. You can also contact your local police and your state attorney general, and report scams to the Federal Trade Commission.

  1. CFPB: What are some common types of fraud and scams? www.consumerfinance.gov/ask-cfpb/what-are-some-common-types-of-scams-en-2092
    Report online scams, including those involving payment apps, to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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