BBB Scam Tracker

BBB Scam Tracker is an online tool operated by the Better Business Bureau that allows consumers in the United States, Canada, and Mexico to report scams and search a publicly visible, crowdsourced database of recent scam reports. Unlike official law enforcement databases, the BBB Scam Tracker is fully transparent: every report (with personal details removed) is published and searchable by scam type, delivery method, location, and approximate financial loss. This transparency enables consumers to spot scam types active in their area and read first-hand accounts of how the schemes operate.

To file a report, visit bbb.org/scamtracker and complete the online form. Reports are reviewed by BBB staff before publication. The data is also used to produce the annual BBB Scam Tracker Risk Report, which identifies the most financially damaging scam types and tracks trends over time. Submissions also feed into a data-sharing arrangement with the FTC and selected law enforcement agencies.

BBB Scam Tracker is most useful as a research and awareness tool. If you receive a suspicious offer, you can search the database for similar reports before engaging. It is not a substitute for official reporting: consumers who have lost money should also file with the FTC's ReportFraud.ftc.gov and, if cybercrime is involved, with IC3. The BBB also operates a business accreditation and complaint system that is separate from the Scam Tracker.