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Report a Loan Scam

Every report helps protect other small business owners. Anonymous submissions are accepted — your contact information is completely optional and kept confidential.

Your Information (optional — all fields anonymous)

Your Name

Your Email

Your Phone

About the Scammer / Fraudulent Lender

Scammer / Company Name

How They Contacted You

Scammer's Contact Information

Date of Contact

Financial Impact

Did you lose money?

Yes, I lost money No money lost

Amount Involved ($)

Describe What Happened *

Minimum 20 characters. Maximum 5,000 characters.

Your report is kept confidential. Your contact information (if provided) will only be used if follow-up is needed and will never be shared publicly or sold. Anonymous reports are fully accepted.

Also report directly to government agencies. Reports to this site support the small business community. For official law enforcement action, also file with the FTC, FBI IC3, and the SBA Office of Inspector General.

Scam Protection

Tips for a Useful Report

Include the exact name or company the scammer used
Provide any website URLs, phone numbers, or emails
Note any social media accounts
Describe the loan terms they promised
Mention any fees you were asked to pay
Include dates when possible
Note if any documents were provided

Official Reporting Agencies

FTC Report Fraud
reportfraud.ftc.gov
FBI Internet Crime (IC3)
ic3.gov
SBA OIG Hotline
1-800-767-0385
CFPB Complaints
consumerfinance.gov/complaint