Step-by-Step Guide: How to Report Scams in Arizona
If you have been scammed, act quickly. This guide walks you through exactly what to do and who to contact in Arizona.
Arizona Reporting: Where to Start
Arizona has strong elder protection agencies. Here are your primary contacts:
Arizona Attorney General – Consumer Protection
- Phone: (800) 352-8431 (toll-free)
- Phoenix: (602) 542-5763
- Tucson: (520) 628-6648
- Online: azag.gov/complaints
Arizona Adult Protective Services
- 24/7 Hotline: (877) 767-2385
- For vulnerable adult financial exploitation
Regional Arizona Resources
Maricopa County (Phoenix Metro):
- Area Agency on Aging: (602) 264-4357
- Phoenix Police Non-Emergency: (602) 262-6151
- Mesa Police: (480) 644-2211
- Scottsdale Police: (480) 312-5000
Pima County (Tucson):
- Pima Council on Aging: (520) 790-7262
- Tucson Police Non-Emergency: (520) 791-4444
Yavapai County (Prescott):
- West Yavapai Guidance: (928) 445-5211
For Snowbirds: Report to Both States
If you are a seasonal Arizona resident, report scams to both Arizona authorities AND your home state. This helps law enforcement track scammers who target snowbird communities.
Before You Report: Gather Your Information
- Date(s) the scam occurred
- Name or company name the scammer used
- Phone numbers, emails, or websites they used
- How much money was lost
- How you paid (wire transfer, gift card, cryptocurrency)
- Screenshots of any messages
Step 1: Secure Your Accounts (Do This First)
If You Shared Bank Information
- Call your bank immediately
- Request a freeze on your accounts
- Ask for new account numbers and cards
If You Shared Your Social Security Number
- Place a fraud alert: Equifax 1-800-525-6285
- Consider a credit freeze
- Get free credit reports at annualcreditreport.com
Step 2: Report to Federal Agencies
FBI IC3: ic3.gov
FTC: reportfraud.ftc.gov
Step 3: Report to Arizona Agencies
Arizona Attorney General
- Phone: (800) 352-8431
- Local: (602) 542-5763
- Website: azag.gov/complaints
Arizona Adult Protective Services
- 24/7 Hotline: (877) 767-2385
Arizona Senior Medicare Patrol
- Phone: (800) 432-4040
Step 4: Report to Local Police
Arizona City Non-Emergency Numbers:
- Phoenix: (602) 262-6151
- Tucson: (520) 791-4444
- Mesa: (480) 644-2211
- Scottsdale: (480) 312-5000
Get Emotional Support
- National Elder Fraud Hotline: (833) 372-8311
- Area Agency on Aging (Maricopa): (602) 264-4357
- Arizona 211: Dial 211
Arizona Scam Reporting Checklist
- ☐ Secured my accounts
- ☐ Placed fraud alert (if SSN shared)
- ☐ Reported to FBI IC3
- ☐ Reported to FTC
- ☐ Reported to Arizona AG
- ☐ Contacted Arizona APS (if applicable)
- ☐ Filed local police report
- ☐ Saved all confirmation numbers
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