Consumer issues and complaints

Reporting suspected consumer fraud

Preserve evidence and choose the proper reporting body.

3 minutes to read Last checked: 20.10.2026
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Before you start

A service dispute is not always criminal; describe facts and suspicion without asserting unproved guilt.

Who is this guide for?

People facing suspicious offers or transactions.

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Conditions and exceptions

Consumer, police and cyber routes depend on the incident; investigation/refunds are not guaranteed.

Step by step

The checklist

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01

Stop further exposure

Do not pay to release a refund or provide codes/remote access; promptly contact the payment provider if at risk.
What should you prepare?

Incident details.

Please note

Urgent payment threats need verification, not approval.

02

Preserve original evidence

Save messages, URLs, trader and receipts with dates before deleting accounts/correspondence.
What should you prepare?

Files/timeline.

Please note

Do not open suspicious attachments to document them.

04

Choose crime/cyber routes

Check police reporting for suspected crime and Cyber Directorate for digital incident guidance.
What should you prepare?

Description/copies.

Please note

Online police requests require its follow-up process.

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Frequently asked questions

Police or consumer authority?

Depending on facts both may be relevant; keep refund/payment protection separate from reporting.

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