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  Report nonprofit fraud, including charity scams or misused donations, to the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) using their Report of Violation form or by emailing DFICharitableOrgs@dfi.wisconsin.gov. For consumer scams and fraud solicitations, file a complaint with the DATCP Consumer Protection Hotline. 

Top Wisconsin Nonprofit Fraud Reporting Resources

• Wisconsin DFI (Charitable Organizations Division): Primary agency to report violations by charities, professional fundraisers, or solicitors.
  
  • Phone: (608) 267-1711
  • Email: DFICharitableOrgs@dfi.wisconsin.gov
  • Report Form: DFI Report a Charitable Organization Violation
• Wisconsin DATCP (Consumer Protection): Handles complaints regarding scams, misleading, or deceptive charity solicitations.
  
  • Hotline: 1-800-422-7128
  • Email: DATCPHotline@wisconsin.gov
  • Website: File a Consumer Complaint
• Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ): The Consumer Protection Division investigates fraud and unfair business practices.
• Office of the Inspector General (OIG): Reports misuse of public funds or scams targeting Wisconsin Department of Health Services programs. [1, 2]

• BBB Wise Giving Alliance: Check or report charity scams at give.org.
• Federal Trade Commission (FTC): Report fraudulent charities at reportfraud.ftc.gov.