How to Report Bogus Websites?

Collect the website URL, screenshots, and any suspicious messages or pages

Check the site’s domain registration details using a WHOIS lookup

Report the website to the hosting provider or domain registrar

Submit the site to Google Safe Browsing

Report phishing or scams to the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov

Report malicious websites to your browser’s security team if available

Report the site to the relevant social media platform if it is being promoted there

Notify the payment processor if the site is collecting payments

Report the site to your country’s cybercrime or consumer protection agency

Warn your email provider if the site is linked in phishing emails

Block the website in your browser, security software, or network filters

Share the report with your organization’s IT or security team if applicable

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