Michael Shelton
Reporting resources

Report abuse, exploitation, or online crime.

This page points to official organizations that can receive reports, provide support, or route information to the appropriate authorities.

Immediate danger

If someone is in immediate danger, call 911 or your local law-enforcement agency. Do not use this website or email me to report an emergency.

Choose the resource that best matches the situation.

You do not need to investigate a situation yourself before reporting it. Preserve information you already have and use the appropriate official reporting channel.

Child sexual exploitation

NCMEC CyberTipline

The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children operates the centralized U.S. reporting system for suspected online child sexual exploitation.

Make a CyberTipline report →
Cyber-enabled crime

FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center

Use IC3 to report internet-enabled fraud, scams, intrusions, and other cyber-enabled criminal activity.

File an IC3 complaint →
Human trafficking

National Human Trafficking Hotline

Report a potential trafficking situation or seek confidential support. Phone 1-888-373-7888 or text 233733.

Report trafficking →
Child abuse support

Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline

Call or text 1-800-422-4453 for confidential support, information, and help understanding reporting options.

Visit Childhelp →
Anonymous crime tips

Crime Stoppers USA

Crime Stoppers programs provide ways to submit information about crimes and wanted fugitives, often anonymously through a local program.

Find tip options →
Online child exploitation

Innocent Lives Foundation

ILF accepts reports involving exploitation of children, websites promoting exploitation, or social media used to distribute abusive material. ILF instructs reporters to use the CyberTipline first when a child is being harmed.

Report a case to ILF →
A note about this page

This site is not a reporting service.

michael-shelton.com is an author website. I do not receive, investigate, store, or forward crime reports submitted through this site. The links above take you to organizations equipped to receive the information directly.

If you are unsure where to begin and a child may be sexually exploited online, NCMEC's CyberTipline is the primary U.S. reporting resource.