How Moderation Works
Our Review Process
Community Safety Lab is committed to maintaining a trustworthy platform where scam reports are reviewed carefully before becoming publicly visible. This page explains how the moderation process works.
1. Report Submission
When you submit a scam report, it enters our review queue. Reports include information such as scam descriptions, indicators (emails, phone numbers, URLs, usernames, crypto wallets), and optional supporting evidence like screenshots or documents.
2. Initial Review
Our moderation team reviews each submission to verify:
- The report contains sufficient detail to be useful
- Indicators are formatted correctly and can be verified
- The submission does not contain false, defamatory, or misleading content
- Personal information is limited to what is necessary for the report
3. Verification
Reports are cross-referenced with known scam patterns and existing data. We look for:
- Matching indicators from multiple independent reports
- Consistency with known fraud tactics
- Evidence quality and credibility
4. Status Updates
After review, your report will be assigned one of the following statuses:
- Pending: Report is awaiting review
- Under Review: Report is being actively evaluated
- Verified: Report has been confirmed and may be published
- Rejected: Report did not meet publication criteria
- Archived: Report has been processed and stored
You can check the status of your case at any time using the case number sent to your email after submission.
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5. Publication
Verified reports may be published as public safety information. Published cases:
- Do not include personal data about the reporter
- Focus on scam indicators and patterns
- Help others identify and avoid similar scams
What We Do NOT Do
- We do not accuse or determine guilt of any individual or entity
- We do not share reporter information publicly
- We do not provide legal or financial advice
- We are not a law enforcement agency
Appeals and Corrections
If you believe a published report contains errors or if you are wrongly identified, you may contact us for review. We reserve the right to modify, correct, or remove content at our discretion.
Related Information
Our moderation practices are guided by the values outlined in our Community Safety Promise.
- Privacy Policy – How we handle your data
- Terms of Use – Rules for using this platform
- Disclaimer – Important legal information
- FAQ – Common questions and answers
- Community Safety Promise – Our commitment to you
Last updated: 2026