ScamReporting.org is an independent consumer-protection publication. This page explains how we research guides, verify scam alerts, and correct mistakes.
Our editorial mission
We help Americans recognize fraud, avoid losses, and navigate official reporting channels. Content is educational — not legal, tax, or investment advice.
How guides are written and reviewed
- Specialist editors with fraud-prevention backgrounds draft and maintain protection guides.
- Primary sources include FTC, CFPB, FBI IC3, and issuer security advisories where applicable.
- Community reports inform alert coverage; published alerts are reviewed before going live.
- Last updated dates on guides reflect real editorial revisions — not automatic timestamps.
Corrections & updates
Found an error or outdated step? Email contact@scamreporting.org with the page URL and what should change. We aim to review correction requests within 5 business days.
- Material factual errors are corrected promptly and noted in the guide’s last-updated date.
- Minor clarifications (wording, links, formatting) may be fixed without a public notice.
- Reader feedback via our “Was this helpful?” widget helps prioritize guide refreshes.
Meet the editorial team
- Sarah Mitchell — Consumer Protection Editor (B.A. Journalism · NCL Fraud-Awareness Program)
- James Carter — Financial Fraud Editor (Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) · 10+ yrs AML / fraud ops)
- Rachel Torres — Cybersecurity Editor (CompTIA Security+ · Security awareness & IR background)
Independence & disclosures
- We do not accept payment to favor a company, product, or recovery service in editorial coverage.
- Affiliate or partner links, when present, are labeled and do not influence scam assessments.
- Tool pages (Scam Checker, Lookup, Stats) use rule-based logic — not paid placement.