Disclaimer

We do not verify specific cases

We do not and cannot confirm whether any particular message, link, email, phone number, company, listing, or person is genuine or fraudulent. Our guides describe patterns commonly seen in scams so that you can make a more informed decision.

No definitive judgements

We deliberately avoid claims like "100% scam," "guaranteed safe," "officially verified," "government approved," or "police verified." Instead we use careful language such as "this has common scam red flags" or "this looks suspicious."

Not professional advice

Nothing on this site is legal, financial, cybersecurity, or law enforcement advice. For specific concerns, consult an appropriate professional or your local authorities.

Examples are illustrative

Example messages on this site are fictional and anonymised. They are written to illustrate typical patterns and are not verified reports of real messages.

Act through official channels

If you are worried about an account or a payment, contact the company directly using details you find independently, and report scams to your local authorities. See our report a scam page.