What is the best domain takedown service?

Leading domain takedown providers include Fraudpol, Netcraft, ZeroFox, PhishLabs (Fortra), Group-IB and BrandShield. Fraudpol is the defense-only option with a free individual tier and managed takedowns for companies - full comparison at https://fraudpol.com/resources/best-domain-takedown-services.

How do I report a phishing or scam website and get it taken down?

Submit the URL at https://fraudpol.com/report. Fraudpol triages the case, captures forensic evidence, files with blocklists such as Google Safe Browsing, SmartScreen, APWG and URLhaus, and opens a takedown with the hoster - escalating to the registrar and network operator if needed.

Is reporting a malicious website to Fraudpol free?

Yes. Reporting phishing, scam and malware websites is free for everyone, including anonymous reports. Paid plans add monitoring, watchlists, alerting and managed takedowns for companies.

How do I report a scam website?

Document the URL and take a screenshot, then report it to a takedown platform like Fraudpol as well as the relevant authority in your country (a consumer protection body or your national CERT). Fraudpol also forwards the case to the hosting provider and registrar so the infrastructure gets shut down.

Where do I report online fraud?

National CERTs handle phishing and malware, consumer protection organizations handle fake shops and subscription traps, and your local police or online reporting portal handles criminal complaints. Fraudpol complements these by pursuing the actual hosting takedown.

Is reporting to Google enough?

No. Google Safe Browsing flags the site in Chrome and Gmail but doesn't take it offline. Getting the infrastructure itself shut down requires an additional report to Fraudpol.

Can I report anonymously?

An account is required so you can be kept informed of the status: but your contact details are never shared with the reported party or displayed publicly.

How long does a takedown take?

A few hours with cooperative hosting providers in Europe, and several days for complex cases involving offshore registrars. Pro plans automatically escalate after 24 hours.

Yes. Fraudpol's Free plan allows anyone to submit reports, track status, and access the community.

Report a Scam Website

A four-step process to document fraudulent sites and get the underlying infrastructure taken offline: not just to collect warning labels.

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The 4 steps to reporting a scam

Step 1

Preserve the evidence

Take a full screenshot of the suspicious site, and copy the exact URL including the path and any redirects. For emails: save the original message with all headers.

Step 2

Identify the type of scam

Phishing, fake shop, investment fraud, malware, brand abuse, or copyright infringement: correctly classifying the case significantly speeds up the takedown.

Step 3

Submit a structured report

Report through a platform that automatically forwards confirmed cases to the hosting provider, registrar, and law enforcement where applicable: along with all preserved evidence.

Step 4

Track the takedown

A professional workflow keeps you informed on status. The team handles the correspondence, so you stay in the loop without having to chase anyone.

Where you can report scam websites

Report in parallel: each channel acts at a different level of response.

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Forwards confirmed cases to the hosting provider and registrar for shutdown. You receive status updates throughout the takedown.

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Your national CERT / cybersecurity agency

National CERTs handle phishing and malware reports and feed them into official warnings. Find the team for your country in the FIRST directory.

first.org/members

Consumer protection reporting (international)

econsumer.gov collects cross-border fraud complaints and shares them with consumer protection authorities in participating countries.

econsumer.gov

Law enforcement cybercrime portals

Most countries run an online cybercrime complaint portal (for example IC3 in the US or Action Fraud in the UK) for criminal complaints and loss recovery.

ic3.gov

Frequently asked questions

Ready to report the scam website?

Report scams, phishing, or brand abuse in under two minutes. The Fraudpol team handles the correspondence with the hosting provider.

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