FAQ

In this section, we have gathered answers to the most frequently asked questions about how the platform works, trust ratings, submitting fraud reports, and data protection. If you cannot find the information you need, please contact our support team.

The Report Trust Rating reflects users' confidence in the report's validity. Based on this metric, a risk level is assigned.

By default, the rating starts at a neutral 50, but moderators or administrators can set it manually depending on the evidence provided. Users can also adjust this rating by clicking the appropriate voting buttons.

Risk Level Scale:

  • 90 – 100: Safe
  • 70 – 89: Low Risk
  • 50 – 69: Medium Risk
  • 30 – 49: High Risk
  • 0 – 29: Dangerous

Voting Restrictions (apply to users who are):

  • Unregistered (guests)
  • Registered for less than 96 hours (4 days)
  • Have a point score of 0
  • Have no activity related to the report
  • Blocked on the platform
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Points are an indicator of a user's trust level on the platform.

Points are awarded for the following actions:

  • Website registration: +5 points
  • Submitting an approved report: +5 points
  • Posting an approved comment: +2 points
  • Receiving a positive reaction: +1 point
  • Forum member or website/service owner status: +10 points

Reaction Mechanics

When leaving any reaction (positive or negative) under a comment, the following rules apply:

  • The user who leaves the reaction loses 1 point
  • The user who receives the reaction either gains or loses 1 point, depending on the type of reaction (+1 for positive, -1 for negative)

We understand that no algorithm is perfect. If you believe your website received an incorrect trust rating, please contact our support team through a dedicated form.

Does publishing domain data violate European data protection laws (GDPR)? According to official guidelines, URLs and domain names are considered public information. Since they do not directly identify a natural person without additional data, GDPR rules do not apply to them.

Use the search bar at the top of the page. Enter the website or wallet address. If the entity is found, go to its page and leave a review detailing the situation. If the entity is not in our database, or if you want to submit a new report, use the "Submit Report" button to add it and share your story. This will help warn other users.

  • Immediately contact the payment processor used for the transaction (PayPal, Adyen, Ingenico, etc.), explain that you have been scammed, and request a refund.
  • If the payment was made via a bank card, call your bank and initiate a chargeback procedure on the grounds of fraud.
  • Make sure to leave a review on SCAMNOT.ME regarding this website or wallet to prevent others from losing their money.

The more evidence you provide, the faster we can update the rating. Please attach screenshots of conversations, payment confirmations, transaction hashes (for crypto), or the addresses of suspicious wallets where the funds were sent.

No. Our rating is strictly advisory. Your own vigilance must take precedence. We strive for maximum accuracy, but you must be aware that scammers may use new masking techniques, and the owners of previously legitimate websites might sell their projects to fraudsters.

The decision is always yours. Our risk status is an advisory criterion based on user reviews. We strongly recommend refraining from any financial interactions with high-risk entities.

Yes, you can leave a report on the website anonymously.

Usually, the process takes between 24 and 72 hours.

Yes, submitting fraud reports, reading reviews, and checking websites/crypto wallets are completely free for all users.