How The Scam Exposed Works
Learn how to search suspicious phone numbers, email addresses, and websites, understand your search results, and find trusted resources if you believe you have been targeted by a scam.
Think You Have Been Scammed?
If you have already sent money, shared personal information, or provided a verification code, take action as soon as possible to reduce potential harm.
National Elder Fraud HotlineWhat You Should Do Immediately
- 1 Stop communicating with the suspected scammer. Do not send additional money, gift cards, cryptocurrency, passwords, verification codes, or personal information. Scammers often create a false sense of urgency.
- 2 Contact the National Elder Fraud Hotline if applicable. Adults age 60 and older in the United States can call 833-372-8311 for free assistance from trained case managers during business hours.
- 3 Report the incident. File a report with the Federal Trade Commission at reportfraud.ftc.gov. If the scam occurred online, you should also report it to the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center at ic3.gov.
- 4 Contact your bank or payment provider. If you transferred money or made a payment, notify your financial institution immediately and ask whether the transaction can be reversed or your account secured.
- 5 Protect your identity. If you shared sensitive personal information, consider placing a fraud alert or credit freeze with Equifax, Experian, or TransUnion.
How Our Search Tool Works
Search a Phone Number, Email, or Website
Enter the phone number, email address, or website you would like to check. Simply type or paste the information into the search box.
We Analyze Available Information
Our system compares your search with reported scams, publicly available information, and data submitted by our community to identify potential warning signs.
Review the Results
We provide educational information to help you recognize possible scam activity. A result should never be considered a guarantee that something is completely safe or fraudulent. Always use your own judgment before sharing money or personal information.
Help Protect Others
If you discover a suspicious phone number, email address, website, or scam message that is not already listed, you can submit a scam report. Every submission is reviewed before being added to our database to help improve scam awareness for everyone.
Search or Report a ScamImportant Reminder
The Scam Exposed is an independent scam awareness platform. We are not a government agency, law enforcement organization, financial institution, or official fraud reporting service.
Our tools are designed to help educate the public and raise awareness about scams. While we work to provide accurate and timely information, no scam database can identify every new or emerging threat. Always verify information independently before making financial or personal decisions.
For official reporting resources, consumer protection agencies, and additional assistance, please visit our Resources page.