How do I report a scamming site?
Daniel Santos
Updated on January 14, 2026
Report internet scams and phishing
- Suspicious emails. Forward the email to [email protected]
- Text messages. Forward the text message to 7726 – it’s free.
- Adverts.
- If you think you’ve been a victim of an online scam or fraud.
- Avoid misleading government websites, emails and phone numbers.
Where can I complain about a fake website?
According to NCH, in case of fraudulent transactions a consumer should lodge a First Information Report (FIR) or make a police complaint or to Cyber Cell, if company is not traceable. To register a complaint with NCH you can call on 1800-11-4000 or 14404, you can also send SMS on 8130009809.
How do I get my money back from a fake online store?
Contact your bank and report the fraudulent transfer. Ask if they can reverse the wire transfer and give you your money back. Did you send money through a money transfer app? Report the fraudulent transaction to the company behind the money transfer app and ask if they can reverse the payment.
How do I report a fake company?
To report fraud, scams, or bad business practices, consumers should go to ReportFraud.ftc.gov.
Will a bank refund you if you get scammed?
Contact your bank immediately to let them know what’s happened and ask if you can get a refund. Most banks should reimburse you if you’ve transferred money to someone because of a scam. This type of scam is known as an ‘authorised push payment’.
How can I recover money from a scammer?
Contact your bank or credit card company as soon as possible after you discover that you’ve been victimized by a scammer. You may be able to recover some or all of your money. However, you generally must notify your bank or credit card company within 30 days of the transaction.
Where can I find list of scamming websites?
You can add your bad experience – if you have one – in the comments section below and contribute to the list of scamming websites we are collecting there in 2021. We will explain in this article how the crooks pull their fraudulent moves, so feel free to expose the names of questionable businesses.
How to report a fraudulent website in the US?
If you are in the US, you can report it to IC3 following the above instructions. When selecting the type of scam, select “Other,” then specify “Fake/scam website.” If you are in Canada, you can report it to the Canada Anti-Fraud Center. You can also acquire more information about the fraudulent website through WHOIS.
How to report immigration fraud in the USA?
Immigration fraud – Report the illegal use of documents or illegal actions to get around U.S. immigration laws to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. International scams – File a complaint about e-commerce (business or trade that takes place on the internet) or travel scams to econsumer.gov. Internet fraud -…
What to do if you think you have been scammed by someone?
If you think you have been scammed, find out where to get help. The ACCC is unable to help you recover money lost to a scam or assist in tracking down a scammer.
