Scammer Database

Report bad actors and protect yourself by checking new buyers and sellers against known scammers.

Reporting a Scammer

If you've been scammed or had a bad experience with a buyer/seller, you can report them:

1. Go to Scammer Database and click Report Scammer.
2. Fill in the report details (see fields below).
3. Add any evidence you have (screenshots, messages, tracking info).
4. Submit the report.

Report Fields

• Username - The scammer's username on the platform where the incident occurred.
• Platform - Where the scam happened (eBay, Facebook, Instagram, Whatnot, Twitter/X, Discord, etc.).
• Profile URL - Direct link to their profile page.
• Scam Type - The category of scam (see below).
• Description - Detailed account of what happened.
• Evidence - Screenshots, conversation logs, or other proof.
• Amount - The dollar amount involved.
• Date - When the incident occurred.

Scam Types

When reporting, categorize the type of scam:

• Non-Payment - Buyer agreed to purchase but never paid.
• Fake Item - Seller sent a counterfeit, reprint, or fake card.
• Not As Described - Item was significantly different from listing (wrong card, different condition, trimmed, etc.).
• Chargeback - Buyer received the item then filed a fraudulent chargeback with their bank.
• Never Shipped - Seller took payment but never sent the item.
• Identity Theft - Someone impersonating another user or using stolen accounts.

Tracking Dispute Resolution

Each report can track the resolution status:

• Open - Dispute is ongoing, no resolution yet.
• Resolved - Money Recovered - You got your money/item back.
• Resolved - Loss - Dispute ended with a loss on your end.
• Platform Action Taken - The platform banned or restricted the user.

Update the status as things progress. Record the outcome so you know the final result of each incident.

Filtering by Platform and Status

Use filters to search and organize your scammer reports:

• Platform filter - View reports from a specific platform (all eBay scammers, all Facebook scammers, etc.).
• Scam type filter - See all chargebacks, all non-payers, etc.
• Status filter - Show only open disputes or resolved cases.
• Search - Search by username, description, or notes.

Checking New Customers Against the Database

Before doing business with someone new (especially for high-value transactions), check them against your database:

1. Go to Scammer Database.
2. Use the search bar to look up their username, email, or name.
3. If there's a match, you'll see the full report with details about what happened.
4. Make an informed decision about whether to proceed with the transaction.