The Metropolitan Police Department is committed to providing the best customer service possible. The Financial and Cyber Crimes Unit has established a list of guidelines for reporting identity theft and fraud crimes, which are investigated by the unit. Being prepared for this meeting helps reducing the stress and confusion that may arise after the theft. It will also help provide a clear direction for members of the department who are trying to assist you with your case.
Filing an Identity Theft or Fraud Report with the MPD
A report can be made with the MPD in one of three ways.
Report the Theft from Your Home
You may file a report by calling the police (9-1-1) and having a patrol unit respond to your home. An officer will take the report and it will be forwarded to the Financial and Cyber Crimes Unit. Please provide a working phone number/email address and the report will be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Department’s Financial Crimes Unit and you will be contacted by a detective.
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You may contact the Office of Unified Communications by dialing (3-1-1) and an officer of the Metropolitan Police Department will take the report. Please provide a working phone number/email address and the report will be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Department’s Financial Crimes Unit and you will be contacted by a detective. If calling from outside of the District of Columbia you can reach the OUC Telephone Reporting Unit by dialing (202-265-9100)
Visit Your District Station
Visit the nearest MPD district station and have an officer take the report. The report will then be forwarded to the Financial and Cyber Crimes Unit for further investigation. Please provide a working phone number/email address and the report will be forwarded to the Metropolitan Police Department’s Financial Crimes Unit and you will be contacted by a detective.
Contact Information*
Financial and Cyber Crimes Unit
441 4th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 727-4159
[email protected]
Office Hours: Monday thru Friday 8:30 am to 6:00 pm
*Please note that the Financial and Cyber Crimes Unit does not take walk-in appointments or reports.