GACS vs BBB Scam Tracker
Better Business Bureau's US scam reporting tool. Honest, factual comparison — last updated September 2026.
BBB Scam Tracker founded 2015
Pricing: Free
GACS: Free, no ads
| Feature | GACS | BBB Scam Tracker |
|---|---|---|
| Geographic scope | Global | US + Canada |
| Crypto wallet check | Yes | No |
| Real-time alerts feed (RSS) | Yes | No |
| Public API | Yes (free) | No |
| Embeddable badge | Yes | No |
| Browser extension | Yes | No |
| Multilingual | Yes | English / Spanish |
| Report intake form | Yes | Yes |
Where BBB Scam Tracker shines
- Direct relationship with US/Canadian law enforcement and consumer protection.
- Long-running brand trust with North American audiences.
Where GACS shines
- Truly global — works for users outside North America.
- Crypto / Web3 coverage BBB does not provide.
- Developer-ready: free API, RSS, JSON feed, embeddable widgets.
The honest verdict
If you're in the US or Canada and the scam is traditional (door-to-door, mail, phone), BBB Scam Tracker is great and feeds local authorities. For crypto, international scams, or developer integrations, GACS goes further.
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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.
