Reporting scams and illegal uses of the PMC (or Adaptec services) name and logo
You can help yourself and others stay safe by reporting people who send spam, try to sell counterfeit goods, or otherwise abuse laws. If you have information that may be helpful in identifying scammers, please contact us.

Who to notify about fraud or scam attempts
Several organizations may help consumers report and resolve complaints: The Better Business Bureau and the National Consumers League both offer useful information. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) handles complaints about deceptive or unfair business practices. To file a complaint with the FTC, visit: www.ftc.gov/ftc/contact.shtm

Here are some other resources

In the United States

• Internet Fraud Complaint Center
• FTC Video: How to report scams to the FTC
• FTC complaint form and hotline: 877-FTC-HELP (877-382-4357)
• Consumer Sentinel/Military (for armed service members and families)
• SIIA Software and Content Piracy reporting

In Canada

• Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre or 888-495-8501 (toll-free)
• Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)

If your complaint is against a company in a foreign country, you may be able to report complaints at: www.econsumer.gov.

If you are defrauded by someone you met in person, please contact your local police department.

Examples of Scams

• External party impersonates an Adaptec or PMC employee using an email address resembling an actual PMC or Adaptec address to scam people out of a cash deposit for renting a house.
• External party posts a "work from home" job offer on craigslist, Indeed.com, snagajob.com or another job site and requests that the victim submit payment for equipment deposits.