Fact-Checking Policy

Last updated: July 2026

Because scam information is only useful when it is accurate, we follow a clear process before publishing anything on The Scam Exposed.

Where Our Facts Come From

We prioritize primary, official sources whenever possible, including:

• The FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) and public FBI statements.
• The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and its Consumer Sentinel data.
• The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).
• The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).
• State Attorneys General consumer protection offices.
• Established, reputable news organizations, when official sources are not yet available.

We avoid relying on unverified social media posts, anonymous forum claims, or rumor as a sole source for a scam warning.

Statistics and Numbers

When we mention a statistic, such as how much money was lost to a certain scam, we base it on figures published by a government agency or another clearly identified source, and we try to note roughly when that data was published, since scam totals change over time.

User-Submitted Reports

Reports submitted by the public through our tool are treated differently from published articles. They are reviewed by our team before appearing publicly, exactly as described in our Community Guidelines, but a single unconfirmed report is not the same as a verified, sourced fact.

Keeping Content Current

Scam tactics evolve quickly. We periodically revisit older articles to confirm the information, phone numbers, and links are still accurate, and we update or retire content that is no longer current.

If You Spot Something Wrong

Please see our Corrections Policy for how to report a possible error and what happens after you do.