The Web can be a scary place. Phishing scams show up in your e-mail inbox. Employment scams litter job search sites. Criminals attempt to steal your information with malware.

Every Internet user has to know how to avoid online crime. I’ve written plenty of great tips on this subject.  Check them out and you’ll be able to spot these scams.

But accidents do happen. Many smart, responsible people fall victim to online crime. Criminals are always innovating. And in some respects, we’re always playing catch up.

But to whom do you report online crime and scams? You can’t pick up the phone and call 911. Many criminals aren’t even in the United States. How can you help shut them down?

There is no Internet police force. But there are places to report online criminals. Some can take legal action. Others can shut down scams in different ways.

Scams on Google

Google works hard to keep scams and fraud out of its services. But a few things are bound to slip through. If you spot something, you can report it to Google.