Official Resources
Always start with official channels. This site amplifies them; it does not replace them.
Missing children
| Organisation | What it does | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| NCMEC — National Center for Missing & Exploited Children | The US clearinghouse for missing children; operates the 24-hour call centre and CyberTipline. | missingkids.org 1-800-843-5678 |
| AMBER Alert | Emergency alert system for abducted children in danger, issued through law enforcement. | Issued by police — call 911 |
Missing persons — all ages
| Organisation | What it does | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| NamUs — National Missing and Unidentified Persons System | The national, searchable database of missing, unidentified and unclaimed persons, run for the US Department of Justice. | namus.nij.ojp.gov |
| FBI — Kidnappings & Missing Persons | Federal case listings and investigations; accepts tips around the clock. | fbi.gov/wanted/kidnap 1-800-225-5324 |
| FBI ViCAP | Violent Criminal Apprehension Program — links violent crimes and missing persons cases across jurisdictions. | fbi.gov/wanted/vicap |
Human trafficking
| Organisation | What it does | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| National Human Trafficking Hotline | 24/7 confidential hotline for trafficking victims and tips, in 200+ languages. | 1-888-373-7888 Text "HELP" to 233733 |
| Polaris | Operates the US National Human Trafficking Hotline and publishes trafficking research. | polarisproject.org |
Fraud & scam reporting
| Organisation | What it does | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| FBI IC3 — Internet Crime Complaint Center | The federal reporting point for internet crime, including crypto investment fraud. | ic3.gov |
| FTC — Federal Trade Commission | Consumer fraud reporting that feeds law-enforcement databases nationwide. | ReportFraud.ftc.gov |
| Global Anti-Scam Alliance | Research and coordination on online scams, including Southeast Asia scam operations. | gasa.org |