How To Report Extortion In Ecuador: Official Channels Listed

Extortion reports in Ecuador can be made by phone or in person, and the official channels are free.

The main reporting line is 1800 DELITO (335 486), option 1. People may also call ECU 911 for emergencies.

Channels To Know

The listed options include:

• 1800 DELITO (335 486), option 1
• ECU 911 for emergencies
• QR codes distributed by the Police in commercial premises
• 131 for information about criminal structures linked to extortion and other crimes
• The rewards-system WhatsApp number 096 222 2131
• In-person complaints at Fiscalía, with a cédula
• A Ministry of Interior digital form for extortion reports

What This Means For Expats

If you receive a threat, a payment demand, or a suspicious message claiming you owe money, do not treat the sender's instructions as the process.

Use official channels, keep screenshots, preserve phone numbers, and report through a route you can document. The important detail is that reports can be made without paying a private intermediary.