Government agency
FBI
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is the main federal law enforcement and domestic intelligence agency of the United States, part of the Department of Justice and headquartered in Washington, D.C. Its Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) collects cybercrime complaints and issues public service announcements, including warnings about AI-generated voice, image and video fraud.
Last reviewed 28 Oct 2026
Facts at a glance
| Type | US federal law enforcement agency, part of the Department of Justice |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1908, as a force of special agents of the Department of Justice source |
| Headquarters | Washington, D.C. |
| Field structure | 55 field offices, more than 350 resident agencies and more than 60 legal attaché offices abroad source |
| Cybercrime reporting | Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), receiving complaints since 2000 source |
| Public alerts | Public service announcements published at ic3.gov/PSA source |
Questions people ask
- Where do I report an AI or deepfake scam to the FBI?
- Through the Internet Crime Complaint Center at www.ic3.gov or a local FBI field office. The FBI asks for contact details of the scammer, payment information and a description of the interaction.
- What is IC3?
- The FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center. It has received cybercrime complaints since 2000, refers them to law enforcement and publishes public service announcements on new fraud schemes.