diff --git a/backend/app/utils/id_generator.py b/backend/app/utils/id_generator.py
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+import uuid
+
+def generate_report_id() -> str:
+    """
+    Generates a unique alphanumeric string using uuid4().
+    This ensures each report request receives a unique tracking ID.
+    """
+    return str(uuid.uuid4())