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People from all over the world share information with the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) daily. If you have information you think might help us and our foreign intelligence collection mission, there are many ways to reach us.
If you know of an imminent, or urgent, threat to a location inside the the United States, immediately contact your local law enforcement office or Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) field office. Keep in mind we do not engage in law enforcement.
If you know of an imminent threat to a location outside the United States, you can either:
If you feel it is safe, think about including these details in your message:
The best method to contact us depends on your personal situation. We will work to protect all information you give to us, including your identity. Our interactions with you will be respectful and professional. Depending on what you provide, we may offer you compensation.
You can report online using our Online Form.
We go to great lengths to keep these channels secure, but any communication sent using the internet involves some risk. You can reduce some risk by using the Tor browser, a
virtual private network, and/or a device not registered to you.
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If you’re inside the United States, you can send mail to the following address:
Central Intelligence Agency
Office of Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20505
You can also mail a letter to a U.S. Embassy or Consulate and ask that they forward it to us. Please note we have no control over the security and reliability of postal mail.
If you’re outside the United States, you can go to a U.S. Embassy or Consulate and tell a U.S. official you have information for CIA.
Have someone you trust travel to a less restrictive environment and deliver the information using one of the methods above.
The Office of Public Affairs (OPA) handles all questions about the Agency. They read every letter and online message, directing comments to CIA officials and responding as appropriate. Before contacting CIA, be sure to check CIA.gov for the information you’re looking for.
You can send questions and comments to:
Central Intelligence Agency
Office of Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20505
If you have information you think might help CIA and its foreign intelligence collection mission, there are more ways to reach CIA. Follow the instructions on the Report Information page.
Questions or complaints about possible violations of privacy protections or civil liberties within CIA programs and operations? Contact theOffice of Privacy and Civil Liberties.
Questions or comments about oversight of CIA? Contact the Office of Inspector General.
Need to verify an employee’s employment? Contact the Employment Verification Office.
Intending to share intelligence-related materials, like blog posts or books, with the public? If you’ve worked for CIA in a staff or contract capacity, you’ll need to submit these materials for approval. For guidance and instructions, visit the Prepublication Classification Review Board page.
Interested in working at CIA? Visit the Careers page to browse jobs and apply online. You can also learn about CIA’s hiring process, what it’s like to work at CIA, and requirements for joining CIA. CIA does not answer questions about employment beyond the information on CIA.gov. For safety and security reasons, CIA only accepts online applications and does not accept resumes. CIA does not answer questions about the status of job applications.
CIA cannot return phone calls, emails, or other forms of communication from U.S. citizens living outside of the United States. If you are interested in applying for a job with CIA, you can apply online when you return permanently to the United States.