PUBLIC NOTICE
Federal Communications Commission
445 12th St., S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20554
News Media Information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 1-888-835-5322
September 2, 2008
FCC Warns Regulatory Fee Payers About Potential Phishing
The Federal Communications Commission (Commission) has received complaints that non-
government entities may be using Internet sites to misdirect parties seeking to submit their
regulatory fee payments.  The complainants have alleged that these non-government websites are 
attempting to collect financial information.  Because the allegations indicate potential fraudulent 
and illegal conduct, the Office of Managing Director has referred the matter to the Inspector 
General for further investigation.
We also urge regulatory fee payers to make any Internet payments directly through the 
Commission’s authorized Internet website.  Payment may be submitted electronically at 
www.fcc.gov/feefiler.
For additional information on regulatory fees, please contact the FCC Financial Operations Help 
Desk at (877) 480-3201, Option 4.
- FCC-