Disclaimer
Important context about how to read and rely on community reports.
1. Community-Powered Awareness — Not an Authority
Information submitted by users is subject to moderation and verification. Exposing Scams is a community-powered fraud awareness platform — not a law-enforcement agency, court, or government authority — and does not guarantee the accuracy of every report. A report is a first-hand allegation shared by a member of the public, not a legal finding of guilt. Always verify independently before you act, and contact the appropriate authorities (the police, your bank or payment provider, or a financial regulator) to formally report a crime or attempt to recover funds.
2. Every Report Must Include Evidence
To protect innocent people and keep the database trustworthy, our system will not accept a scam report unless the reporter also submits supporting evidence — for example screenshots of chats or messages, payment receipts, invoices, transaction references, emails, or photos. A report submitted without evidence is rejected automatically and is never published. Evidence is reviewed by moderators and may be redacted or removed where it exposes unnecessary private information.
3. Thorough Review & the Right of Reply
Moderators review each report thoroughly before it is published — publication is never automatic. Where it is feasible to do so, a moderator will reach out to the reported (accused) party using the identifiers and details provided in the report, giving that party a fair opportunity to respond and to submit their own evidence countering the claim. A report moves through review and may be verified, disputed, marked as needing more evidence, or rejected, and its status can change over time as new evidence arrives from either side.
4. Not Legal or Financial Advice
Risk scores, confidence levels, and entity classifications are automated signals, not verdicts or professional advice. A low score does not mean an entity is safe, and a high score is not proof of criminal conduct. Consult a licensed attorney or financial advisor for guidance specific to your situation.
5. No Guarantee of Recovery
Recovery guides and resources are educational only. Reporting a scam on this platform does not guarantee you will recover lost funds. Recovery depends on the payment method, jurisdiction, timing, and the cooperation of financial institutions and law enforcement. To report a crime or attempt recovery, always contact the appropriate authorities and your bank or payment provider directly.
6. Report Responsibly
Only report entities you genuinely believe are fraudulent, and support your report with real evidence. Submitting knowingly false, misleading, or malicious reports harms innocent people, may be defamatory, and may expose you to legal liability. Moderators may remove false reports, reverse a published status, and suspend or permanently ban repeat offenders.
7. Allegations Are Not Verdicts
A report reflects one person's experience and is presented as 'reported', 'under review', 'disputed', or 'verified' — never as a proven criminal finding. Display names on reports are user-chosen and may not reflect real identities, and a report's author is not necessarily a verified person. Do not treat a report as proof, and do not assume identity from a display name alone.
8. Risk Scores May Change
Risk scores update as new reports, evidence, counter-evidence, and moderator actions arrive. A current score reflects the available data at a point in time and may rise or fall. Always re-check before transacting.
9. Third-Party Links
The Service may link to external websites, recovery resources, or government agencies. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of those third parties.
10. If a Report About You Is Inaccurate
If you are named in a report you believe is inaccurate, you have a right of reply. Respond through the moderator inquiry thread on the report, contact us at support@exposingscams.com, or use the verified-business claim flow, and submit any evidence that counters the claim. We will review your response and may edit, add context to, hide, or remove the report where appropriate.
11. Limitation of Liability & Acceptance
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Exposing Scams and its operators are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of or reliance on the Service, including loss of funds, reputation, or business opportunities. By using Exposing Scams, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this disclaimer.
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