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Report a Catfish in New Mexico

If you're being catfished or scammed by someone claiming to be in or contacting you from New Mexico, here's where to report it and what law may apply.

Last updated August 30, 2026
Primary Reporting Agency
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New Mexico Department of Justice — Consumer Protection Division

Secondary Agency
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Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

Applicable Law

No online-specific impersonation statute was found; New Mexico's Theft of Identity law (NMSA § 30-16-24.1) is the closest applicable general statute.

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