Guides on reporting online abuse
Practical, neutral walkthroughs on how phishing, malware and scam websites are investigated, reported and taken down: written by the Blackwall team.
Phishing
12 phishing indicators to check before you click
A hands-on checklist Blackwall analysts use to score a suspicious URL in under a minute.
Read guideMalware
How a malware URL is actually taken down
From IoC capture to ASN escalation: the full lifecycle of a malware takedown request.
Read guideFundamentals
Domain abuse explained: hosts, registrars, ASNs
Who controls what on the internet, and which party actually removes a malicious site.
Read guideFraud
Fake shop checklist: 10 signals that give a scam store away
How to spot a fraudulent webshop, preserve evidence and file a report that gets acted on.
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How to report a scam website (and what happens next)
The complete process from first suspicion to a 404: with the exact authorities to contact.
Read guideSocial Media
How to report social media scams and fake accounts
Step-by-step reporting on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, X and LinkedIn: and when to escalate.
Read guideBrand Protection
Brand impersonation protection: stop fake sites using your name
Detect, document and remove websites that impersonate your brand: from phishing to counterfeit stores.
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How to identify a fake website: 8 red flags anyone can spot
Practical checks for URL, HTTPS, reviews, images and payment methods before you trust a site.
Read guideCryptocurrency
Cryptocurrency scam reporting: recover and report crypto fraud
Preserve blockchain evidence, notify exchanges and file with law enforcement for crypto scams.
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How to report to Google Safe Browsing: a step-by-step guide
File phishing and malware reports with Google Safe Browsing and understand what happens next.
Read guideTakedown
Domain takedown service: how malicious sites are removed
What a managed takedown service does, how it files with hosters and registrars, and how long it takes.
Read guideComparison
Best domain takedown services in 2026: compared
Blackwall vs Netcraft vs ZeroFox on scope, pricing, EU data residency and defense-only policy.
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