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How to Report a Scam in Nevada

What to do first, where to report fraud and how to get support

AARP

Published August 07, 2026

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If you have been targeted by a scam in Nevada, reporting it is one of the most useful things you can do for yourself and your neighbors. Scams are designed to work, and being targeted does not mean you were careless. This page explains what to do first, where you can report and what those reports can accomplish.

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You may need to contact more than one organization. Government and law-enforcement agencies collect formal reports. The AARP Fraud Watch Network Helpline provides guidance and support as you decide what to do next.

Stop communicating with the person. Do not answer further calls, texts or emails. You do not owe anyone an explanation.
If money or account information may be at risk, act quickly. Contact your bank, credit union, card issuer or payment service using a trusted telephone number or app. If you sent money by wire, payment app, prepaid card or cryptocurrency, explain how you paid and ask whether the transaction can be stopped or reversed.
Write down what happened while it is fresh. Save dates, telephone numbers, email addresses, website addresses, names used, amounts, payment methods, receipts and messages. Reporting forms may ask for these details.

Where to report

Nevada Attorney General's Office

The Nevada Attorney General's Office reviews complaints in areas including consumer fraud, financial fraud, mortgage fraud and cybercrime, although its jurisdiction is limited in some matters. Only formal complaints submitted through the complaint form are processed. Emailing allegations separately may delay review.

File a complaint: https://ag.nv.gov/Complaints/CSU_Complaints___FAQ/

The complaint page is available in English and Spanish. The office says complaints are generally reviewed and processed within 14 to 45 business days, although high complaint volume may extend the review. A staff member may contact you if more information is needed. If another agency is better suited to address the complaint, the office may forward it and provide contact information for follow-up.

If you do not receive an acknowledgment email within 24 hours, call 775-684-1100 or 702-486-3420. The Attorney General's Office cannot provide legal advice or represent you in a personal legal action.

Federal Trade Commission

The Federal Trade Commission collects reports about fraud, scams and bad business practices. The FTC shares reports with law-enforcement partners and uses them to identify patterns that may lead to investigations and prosecutions. The FTC does not resolve individual consumer reports.

Report fraud: https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/

If someone used your personal information to open accounts, file taxes or claim benefits in your name, use IdentityTheft.gov. The site creates a personal recovery plan and provides step-by-step guidance.

Report identity theft and get a recovery plan: https://www.identitytheft.gov/

AARP Fraud Watch Network Helpline

The AARP Fraud Watch Network Helpline is free, and AARP membership is not required. Fraud specialists provide guidance and support, but they do not investigate cases or recover funds.

Call 877-908-3360, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern time.

Learn about the Helpline: https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/helpline/

Your local police or sheriff's office

Call the non-emergency line and ask to file a report. Ask for the report number and keep it with your records. Some businesses may request a police report as you work to resolve fraudulent accounts or charges. If anyone is in immediate danger, call 911.

Internet Crime Complaint Center

The FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center, known as IC3, is the central hub for reporting cyber-enabled crime. File a complaint for scams involving email, social media, dating sites, online investment offers or other online activity, even if you are unsure whether the complaint qualifies.

File an IC3 complaint: https://www.ic3.gov/

IC3 will not contact you to request money or offer to recover lost funds. Anyone claiming to represent IC3 and asking for payment is attempting another scam.

If an older or vulnerable adult is being financially exploited

Nevada Adult Protective Services receives reports involving abuse, neglect, self-neglect, exploitation, isolation and abandonment of adults age 60 and older and vulnerable adults ages 18 to 59. Financial exploitation is included, and anyone may make a report.

Clark County: 702-486-6930
All other areas of Nevada: 888-729-0571

Telephone lines are available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Online reports may be submitted 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including holidays.

Submit an online APS report: https://cssnv.org/report/

If a vulnerable adult is in immediate danger, contact 911, local law enforcement or emergency medical services.

What happens after you report

Reporting does not guarantee that money will be recovered or that you will be contacted about an investigation. Reports still matter. The FTC shares reports with law-enforcement partners and uses them to identify patterns that may lead to investigations and prosecutions. IC3 uses reports to understand cybercrime threats and may refer information for possible law-enforcement action.

If you are helping someone else

Adult children and caregivers may learn about a scam before the person who was targeted is ready to discuss it. Lead with support rather than blame. Shame or embarrassment can make people reluctant to talk about what happened. Responding without blame can make it easier to gather information and take the next steps quickly. If the person is willing, sit down together, organize the documentation and make the calls side by side.

Pause. Reflect. Protect.

Nearly every scam relies on unexpected contact, strong emotion and pressure to act immediately. When those signals appear together, stop and take time to verify. A legitimate organization will allow you to pause, verify the contact independently and ask questions before sending money or sharing sensitive information.

Explore AARP Fraud Watch Network resources: https://www.aarp.org/fraudwatchnetwork

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