Scam Complaint

Notice

Any information provided in the ECDA Scam Complaint online form is confidential and will only be used for law enforcement investigation purposes.

While the information provided will assist our office in tracking these crimes, the Erie County DA’s Office cannot guarantee that the complaint will result in a criminal investigation or prosecution of the accused.

The Erie County District Attorney's Office is not permitted to engage in the practice of law or provide legal advice in private civil matters.

Complainant Information

Were you or someone you know victimized or targeted by a scam?

I was the victim/target

Someone I know was the victim/target

Your name

Home address

County

Phone number

Was any personal identifiable information compromised as a result of the scam?

Yes

Did the victim suffer any financial loss as a result of the scam?

Yes

If so, how much?

Has this complaint been submitted to any other law enforcement agency or organization (Better Business Bureau of Upstate New York, etc.)?

Yes

If so, list the names of the agency and/or organization?

Have you contacted a private civil attorney?

Yes

If so, please provide name of the attorney.

Is there any civil legal action pending?

Yes

If so, what and where?

If known, please provide the name(s) of any other victims or witnesses.

Are you willing to sign a formal (criminal) complaint and testify in Court regarding this matter?

Yes

Victim Information

Age

Gender

Was the victim an active duty member of the military, veteran or spouse?

Was the victim a student?

County of residence

City, town or village of residence

Attachments

Please, attach any copies of correspondence with the scammer.

Combine into a single, compress pdf file to upload.

One file only.
2 MB limit.
Allowed types: pdf.

Signature

Read the following before signing below:

I understand that any false statements made in this complaint are punishable under Section 175.30 and/or Section 210.45 of the New York State Penal Law as a Class “A” Misdemeanor.

By checking this box, you are signing this form electronically. You agree your electronic signature is the legal equivalent of your manual signature on this form.

Complainant Information

Scam Information

Victim Information

Attachments

Signature