How to save scam evidence without spreading personal data
Keep dates, sender details and transaction records in a protected folder. Share them with the relevant verified organisation, not an open group.

What to check
- Screenshots
- messages and payment references
Pause the requested action. Locate the organisation’s contact independently and verify the specific recipient, document or payment request there.
A decision to avoid
Reposting a full ID or bank statement while warning others.

Your next action
- Keep dates, sender details and transaction records in a protected folder. Share them with the relevant verified organisation, not an open group.
- Pause the requested action. Locate the organisation’s contact independently and verify the specific recipient, document or payment request there.
- Keep the dated document or reference that supports the answer.
Questions about this decision
What should I check first?
Keep dates, sender details and transaction records in a protected folder. Share them with the relevant verified organisation, not an open group.
Which information do I need for this decision?
Screenshots, messages and payment references.
Which mistake should I avoid here?
Reposting a full ID or bank statement while warning others.
How do I check screenshots?
Locate the actual dated record for Screenshots. Compare it with the other records in this checklist; ask the organisation responsible for any unexplained difference.
How do I check messages and payment references?
Locate the actual dated record for messages and payment references. Compare it with the other records in this checklist; ask the organisation responsible for any unexplained difference.
What should I do if a required detail is missing?
Mark it as unresolved. Ask for that precise detail before choosing; do not substitute an advertised example for your own document.
What is the next practical step?
Pause the requested action. Locate the organisation’s contact independently and verify the specific recipient, document or payment request there.
How can I verify the explanation?
Use the documents listed above. Check quoted amounts and dates in the original record; use the official reference links for the organisation’s guidance.
