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Country scam reporting guides

Official scam, fraud, and cybercrime reporting resources organised by country. Each guide links to national authorities and explains how to report safely. To check a specific message first, use the message checker.

If you've just been scammed

  • If you sent money, contact your bank or payment provider first - speed matters.
  • If an account was compromised, reset the password and turn on two-step verification.
  • If you're threatened or extorted, contact your local police.
  • Be wary of anyone who offers to recover lost funds for an upfront fee - that's a second scam.

36 countries ยท 121 linked reporting resources, plus safety guidance.

Reporting links change over time. Always verify the official domain before submitting information, and tell us if a link is broken. See also the scam reporting directory.

Frequently asked questions

Can this website report a scam for me?

No. We point you to official reporting channels by country. You submit the report yourself on the official site, your bank, or the platform.

What should I do first if I paid a scammer?

Contact your bank or card/payment provider immediately to try to stop or reverse the transfer, then report to your national authority.

How do I know a reporting site is official?

Check the domain carefully - official sites usually use government, regulator, police, or recognised consumer-protection domains. When unsure, navigate from the official homepage yourself.

A reporting link is broken - what now?

Search the official government, regulator, or bank website directly, and tell us via the report-a-broken-link page so we can review it.

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