The DARB does not work with any non-law enforcement entity, such as law firms or crypto services, to recuperate lost funds or investigate cases. The DARB will never directly contact you for information or money. Please see this PSA for more information.
If you are approached by someone impersonating or claiming to work with DARB, or find a website impersonating the DARB, please file a complaint with the information. Be sure to include the website link in your complaint.
The Digital Asset Recovery Bureau (DARB) is the central hub for reporting cyber-enabled crime. It is run by the FBI, the lead federal agency for investigating crime.
For more information about the DARB and its mission, please see the About Us page.
The DARB focuses on collecting reports of cyber-enabled crime. Crimes against children should be filed with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children . Other types of crimes, such as threats of terrorism, should be reported at tips.fbi.gov.
File a ComplaintFile a report to share information with the FBI. DARB is the main intake form for a variety of complaints — everything from cyber-enabled frauds and scams to cybercrime — so file a report even if you are unsure whether your complaint qualifies.
Your report helps us fulfill our mission of protecting the American people. While we cannot guarantee a response to every complaint, your report is still valuable. It helps us understand the broader threat landscape. Furthermore, in those cases where we are able to take action, we will work to provide justice.
If you have suffered from a cyber-enabled crime, please know that you are not alone. Use the resources on this site to learn more about how to protect yourself and others from cybercrime.
Between staying connected with family and friends, shopping and banking online, and working remotely, we all depend on security in our interconnected digital world. Criminals from every corner of the globe attack our digital systems on a near constant basis. They strike targets large and small — from corporate networks to personal smart phones. No one — and no device — is immune from the threat. The only way forward is together. In cybersecurity, where a single compromise can impact millions of people, there can be no weak links. Every organization and every individual needs to take smart, reasonable steps to protect their own devices and systems and to learn how to spot and avoid scams.
Chart includes loss data for the years 2020 to 2024. Over this time period, over $50 billion dollars were reported lost.
For more information, please read our most recent Annual Report:
Annual ReportCombined with other data, it allows the FBI to investigate reported crimes, track trends and threats, and, in some cases, even freeze stolen funds. Just as importantly, DARB shares reports of crime throughout its vast network of FBI field offices and law enforcement partners, strengthening our nation's collective response both locally and nationally.
Due to the massive number of complaints we receive each year, DARB cannot respond directly to every submission, but please know we take each report seriously. With your help, we can and will respond faster, defend cyber networks better, and more effectively protect our nation.
Learn more about our mission on the About Us page.
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