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How to Report a Scam in Bangladesh

Asia

Report cybercrime to the CID Cybercrime Unit or BTRC for telecom-related fraud.

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Primary Reporting Agency

CID Bangladesh - Cybercrime Unit
https://www.cid.gov.bd
Phone
๐Ÿ“ž 999

Additional Reporting Resources

๐Ÿ“ What to Include in Your Report

The more detail you provide, the better chance law enforcement has of tracking down scammers. Include:

โœ“ Date and time of the scam contact or transaction
โœ“ Scammer's name, phone number, email address, or social media profile
โœ“ Website URLs or app names used by the scammer
โœ“ Amount of money lost and payment method used
โœ“ Screenshots of conversations, emails, or messages
โœ“ Bank account details if provided by scammer (for wire fraud)
โœ“ Cryptocurrency wallet addresses if used
โœ“ Any physical addresses provided by the scammer
โœ“ How you initially came into contact with the scammer
โœ“ Whether you know other victims of the same scammer

๐Ÿšจ Immediate Steps (Do This Now)

  1. 1. Stop all payments immediately โ€” do not send more money to "recover" what you lost.
  2. 2. Contact your bank or payment provider to attempt to reverse or stop any transactions.
  3. 3. Change passwords for any accounts the scammer may have accessed.
  4. 4. Block the scammer on all platforms and do not respond to further contact.
  5. 5. File this report with the agency above.
  6. 6. Report to local police if the amount is significant.
  7. 7. Save all evidence before the scammer can delete their accounts.

International Reporting (For Cross-Border Scams)

Many scams originate overseas. Report to these international resources in addition to your national agency: