REPORTING GUIDE

Reporting a Catfish in European Union (general)

Report to Europol, the agency that actually handles catfish and romance-scam reports for this jurisdiction.

Where to Report

Europol

https://www.europol.europa.eu/report-a-crime/report-cybercrime-online

Europol does not itself take reports from individuals — this page routes EU residents to their own national reporting authority, since mechanisms vary by member state.

Verified 2026-09-03