How NFED Works

Our process to help protect the community from fraud

1

Submit a Report

If you've experienced or witnessed a scam, submit a detailed report through our secure reporting form. Include as much information as possible about the incident, the scammer, and any evidence you may have.

  • Provide accurate contact information (or submit anonymously)
  • Describe what happened in detail
  • Upload supporting evidence (screenshots, emails, documents)
  • Receive a unique reference number for your report
Submit a Report
2

NFED Reviews

Our team reviews each report to ensure it meets our guidelines and contains sufficient information. We may contact you for additional details if needed.

  • Verify report completeness and accuracy
  • Check for duplicate reports
  • Review submitted evidence
  • Assess potential risk to the community
3

Appropriate Reports Published

Reports that meet our publication criteria are made available in the public database. We never publish sensitive personal information or private evidence.

  • Remove sensitive personal information
  • Redact private evidence
  • Assign appropriate categories
  • Publish to the scam database
Browse Reports
4

Community Protection

Published reports help others recognize and avoid similar scams. The database serves as a valuable resource for consumer protection and fraud prevention.

  • Search for known scams before making decisions
  • Learn about common fraud techniques
  • Share information with others
  • Stay informed about new scam trends

Important Notes

  • NFED is an information platform, not a law enforcement agency
  • We cannot recover lost funds or guarantee investigations
  • Reports are published at our discretion after review
  • Always report fraud to your local authorities as well