Your tip could protect a child. We'll guide you to the right reporting channel — whether it's online exploitation, suspicious behavior, trafficking, or abuse. Most reports can be made anonymously.
If a child is in immediate danger, call 911 right now. Do not wait.
You don't need to be certain. If something feels wrong, trust your instincts and make a report. Trained professionals will evaluate it.
An adult sending sexual messages, images, or gifts to a child online. Grooming behavior on social media, gaming platforms, or apps.
An adult repeatedly approaching children, offering rides, or attempting to isolate a child from parents or peers.
Any image or video depicting the sexual abuse of a child. Report immediately to NCMEC CyberTipline — they work directly with law enforcement.
A registered sex offender living near a school, daycare, or park in violation of their registration terms, or failing to update their address.
A child being controlled, transported, or exploited for commercial sex. Signs include a child with an older 'boyfriend,' multiple phones, or unexplained cash.
A child showing signs of physical abuse, neglect, or emotional harm. You don't need proof — a concern is enough to make a report.
Different agencies handle different types of reports. Click any card to see details and reporting links.
Online child sexual exploitation & missing children
Federal crimes — child exploitation, trafficking, online predators
Child exploitation, trafficking, online abuse
Sexual assault support & reporting guidance
Trafficking tips, survivor support, reporting
Child abuse reporting & crisis intervention
Immediate danger or local incidents
Dates, times, locations, descriptions, usernames, phone numbers, license plates — every detail helps investigators.
If the concern is online, take screenshots before reporting. Do not delete messages or images — they may be needed as evidence.
Trained professionals will evaluate your report. It is always better to report and be wrong than to stay silent and be right.
Most agencies accept anonymous tips. You will not be required to give your name unless you choose to.
If you're unsure which agency to contact, you can report to more than one. Agencies coordinate with each other.