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Report a Scam
4 quick steps. Reports aggregate across all users — 3+ unique reports auto-promote to Temporary Blacklist.
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Quick answers
You can report a scam to GACS for free, without an account, in under two minutes — submit the website, wallet, phone number, or social handle plus any evidence you have.
How do I report a scam to GACS?
Open the report form, enter the scammer's website, wallet address, phone number, or social handle, describe what happened, and attach any screenshots or transaction references. No account is needed and reporting is free.
What happens after I report a scam?
Your report is checked against existing records and evidence rules. Once an entity reaches three independent reports, or one report with verifiable primary evidence, it is published as a public warning page.
Is reporting anonymous?
Yes. You can report without creating an account, and personal details in your report are never published on the public warning page.
Authoritative sources
Independent primary sources used to check and corroborate the guidance on this page.
- FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)
Official US channel for reporting internet-enabled fraud and cybercrime.
- US Federal Trade Commission — ReportFraud
Consumer fraud reporting and published enforcement data.
- UK Action Fraud
UK national reporting centre for fraud and cybercrime.
- Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre
Canada's central repository for fraud reports and scam alerts.
