1. Data sources
iscam focuses on websites and platforms showing signs of trending scams — names widely mentioned, heavily advertised and actually causing harm — rather than short-lived clone sites that appear and vanish in days.
- Community reports: users submit website links with reasons and evidence via the report form.
- Editorial team: proactively tracks spreading schemes on social media and groups.
2. Verification process (before publishing)
- Direct inspection: visit the website, record advertising content, policies and contact info.
- Legal cross-check: look up operating licenses (for finance, lending, education…), domain info and the entity behind it.
- Multi-source synthesis: cross-reference reports from multiple independent users and other reputable warning sources.
- Risk assessment: rate the level using the scale below, listing each reported scam tactic.
3. Risk rating scale
- Very high risk — Clear evidence of fraud, causing major harm — avoid absolutely.
- High risk — Multiple serious scam signs recorded.
- Medium risk — Unusual signs — be cautious and verify further.
Important note: iscam ratings are warnings based on information at publication time. A website can change over time — we update statuses when new information arrives. If you own a website and believe a warning is inaccurate, contact us for review.
4. Been scammed? Do this now
- Keep all evidence: transaction screenshots, statements, messages, contracts — delete nothing.
- Report to police: go to your nearest police station or hotline. The sooner the better.
- Notify your bank: if you just transferred money, contact your bank immediately for freeze/trace support.
- Warn others: submit a report to {site} so the website gets listed.
- Beware 'recovery services': after being scammed, many victims get scammed again by 'money recovery services'. No legitimate service guarantees 100% recovery.
Spotted a new scam website?
Send us your report — the iscam team will verify it and publish a warning to protect the community.