Frequently Asked Questions

Bust Fraud is a community platform to report, track, and learn about fraudulent activities. Our goal is to help people spot scams early and keep communities safe.

Yes. You can submit reports without providing personal information. If you choose to share contact details, we'll only use them for follow-ups about your report.

Reports go into a review queue. Obvious spam is filtered out, then valid reports are published with sensitive details redacted. Some reports may be sent for additional verification.

You can submit an update with additional details or corrections. If you created an account, you'll see your submissions in your profile for easier updates.

Common categories include Investment scams, Phishing, Online marketplace fraud, Fake charity, Identity theft, and more. Pick the closest category and add details in the description.

We automatically hide sensitive personal data. Publicly visible evidence is redacted; internal reviewers can see full evidence to assess the case.