Report an Incident

Identity Theft, Fraud, Data Breaches, & Cybercrimes

If you are the victim of any fraud, identity theft, data breach, or other online crime, follow these steps:

1. Immediately file a report to one of the federal websites below. Doing so provides you with additional information and protections.
2. If you have evidence, potential investigative leads or suspects, or suffered a financial loss:
   1. Print the report you filed with the federal website(s) below.
   2. Provide a copy of the report to the Mead PD.
   3. Have evidence available for inspection or investigation.
3. If you have any questions or need to speak with an officer about your concerns, contact Dispatch at 720.652.4222

Fraud:

If you believe you may be a victim of fraud, a scam, or bad business practice, it should be reported. 

• https://reportfraud.ftc.gov

Additional information can be found on the Federal Trade Commission website:  https://consumer.ftc.gov/

Identity Theft (Adult & Child)/Data Breach:

If your personal or financial information is used to obtain fraudulent services, goods, or data, this website allows victims to create a report and get a recovery plan, which includes consumer fraud alerts and other tips to help victims stop financial loss.  This includes when consumers are told their information may have been stolen or hacked from another entity's website.

• https://www.identitytheft.gov
• https://www.identitytheft.gov/databreach

Internet Crime/Wire Fraud/Money Mule Scams:

Internet crime includes any illegal activity involving one or more components of the Internet, such as websites, chat rooms, and/or email. Internet crime involves using the Internet to communicate false or fraudulent representations to consumers. These crimes may include advance-fee schemes, non-delivery of goods or services, computer hacking, or employment/business opportunity schemes. Scam phone calls would not apply, but a Microsoft-type tech support scam would. 

• https://reportfraud.ftc.gov

Additional information and resources can be found on the FBI’s Internet Crime website: https://www.ic3.gov/Home/ComplaintChoice

• Business email compromise
• Ransomware
• Elder Fraud
• Other Cyber Crime
• Terrorism or Threats
• Missing / Exploited Children

State of Colorado / Colorado Bureau of Investigations (CBI):

If a person transfers money to another entity via electronic means, there is a chance the money can be recovered. The Colorado Bureau of Investigations (CBI) might be able to help. Report Wire Fraud is run by CBI, and its small group attempts to stop the funds by contacting the appropriate financial institutions (assuming the report occurs quickly). CBI does not investigate the reports themselves; they only try to recover money. 

• https://www.reportwirefraud.com/
• Reportwirefraud@state.co.us

Unemployment Fraud:

If you suspect your unemployment account has been compromised, report it to the State: https://cdle.colorado.gov/unemployment/report-fraud