U.S. Department
of Justice
Reporting a Crime
The United States Attorney's Office is not an investigative office. If you would like to report a crime, please contact the investigative agency that specializes in the area of your complaint. Below is a list of crimes with links to the appropriate agency's website and its contact information. Please note, this list is not exhaustive. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact the appropriate agency directly.
| Agency | Crimes Involving |
|---|---|
| Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Boston: 617-557-1200 Tips: https://www.atf.gov/atf-tips | Arson, Explosives, Firearms, or Gang Activity |
| Customs and Border Patrol Hotline: 1-800-BE-ALERT or 1-800-232-5378 | The United States Border |
| Elder Abuse and Protective Services for Massachusetts Adults Hotline: 1-800-922-2275 | Elder Abuse |
| Federal Bureau of Investigation Boston: 857-386-2000 | Bank Fraud, Bank Robberies, Bankruptcy Fraud, Child Exploitation, Child Pornography, Computer/Cyber Crimes, Fraud Against the Federal Government, Hate Crimes, Human Trafficking, Mortgage Fraud, Organized Crime, Public Corruption, Stalking, Telemarketing Fraud, Terrorism/National Security, or Violent Crime |
| Federal Trade Commission | Identity Theft |
| Immigration and Customs Enforcement Boston: 781-359-7500 Hotline: 1-866-347-2423 | Child Exploitation, Child Pornography, Customs/Immigration, or Human Trafficking |
| Internal Revenue Service - Criminal Investigation Boston: 617-316-2080 Hotline: 1-800-829-1040 | Tax Fraud |
| Massachusetts Attorney General's Office, Consumer Protection Division Customer Service: 617-727-8400 | Consumer Protection |
| Massachusetts Child Support Enforcement Division Customer Service: 1-800-332-2733 | Child Support Enforcement |
| United States Attorney's Office, District of Massachusetts - Civil Rights Unit Boston: 617-748-3100 | Civil Rights Violations |
| United States Department of Agriculture - Office of the Inspector General Hotline: 1-800-424-9121 | Food Stamp Fraud |
| United States Department of Education - Office of the Inspector General Hotline: 1-800-MIS-USED or 1-800-647-8733 | Education Fraud |
| United States Department of Health and Human Services Boston: 617-565-1500 Hotline: 1-800-447-8477 Tips: HHSTips@oig.hhs.gov | Health Care Fraud |
| U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Office of Child Support Enforcement Hotline: 1-800-447-8477 | Child Support Enforcement |
| United States Department of Housing and Urban Development New England, Region 1: 617-994-8200 | Fair Housing/Housing Discrimination or Housing Fraud |
| United States Department of Labor Hotline: 1-866-487-2365 | Employment, Labor, or Retirement Fraud |
| United States Department of Veterans Affairs - Office of the Inspector General Hotline: 1-800-488-8244 | Veterans Affairs Violations |
| United States Drug Enforcement Administration Boston: 617-557-2100 | Drugs and Narcotics |
| United States Environmental Protection Agency New England, Region 1: 888-372-7341 | the Environment |
| United States Fish and Wildlife Services Northeast Regional Office: 413-253-8200 | Fish & Wildlife |
| United States Marshals Service Boston: 617-748-2500 | Failure to Register as a Sex Offender |
| United States Postal Inspection Service Boston: 617-556-4400 | Mail Fraud |
| United States Social Security Administration Boston: 617-565-2870 Hotline: 1-800-269-0271 | Social Security Fraud |
| United States Secret Service (USSS) Boston: 617-565-5640 | Counterfeiting, Credit Card Fraud, or Threats Against the President |
Updated July 1, 2025