Ever wondered why scams go unreported?
Share your experience anonymously. Your answers help uncover real patterns behind scam reporting across Canada, the United States, and globally.
DON'T PANIC — You're in the right place
This survey is completely anonymous — we only ask for a first name. Available across Canada, the United States, and globally. Your story helps us understand why scams often go unreported and how we can better support victims. **Why reporting matters:** Reporting scams is our strongest weapon towards bringing down the predators. Every report helps authorities track patterns, shut down operations, and protect others. **If you've been targeted:** - **STOP** — take a breath and don't act on emotion. - **THINK** — does this sound too good to be true? It probably is. - **PAUSE** — don't send money or share personal info. - **DON'T PAY** — never give into pressure to pay immediately. - **TALK TO SOMEONE** — tell a friend, family member, or reach out to us. - **SAVE ALL EVIDENCE** — screenshots of emails, Snapchat conversations, all platform chats, phone numbers, and text messages. - **REPORT IMMEDIATELY** — contact local police and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501. 📘 **Free Resource:** Download the [Little Black Book of Scams (2nd Edition)](https://competition-bureau.canada.ca/en/little-black-book-scams-2nd-edition) from the Competition Bureau Canada — a free guide covering common scams, red flags, and how to report them.
Share Your Experience — Anonymously
This survey is completely anonymous. We never ask for your full last name, personal identity, or evidence — only your first name, last name initial, and a security code you create to protect yourself. Your story helps us understand why scams often go unreported and how we can better support victims.
Your survey questions, answered
Straight answers about how the survey works and what happens with your story. **Taking a survey helps in many ways:** every response helps us understand which scams are happening, how often they're reported, and why some go unreported. That understanding directly supports victims and helps police, the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, Cybertip, and Kids Help Phone — as well as other authorities and government agencies — spot patterns, protect others, and respond better.
No. Your answers are anonymized and used only to understand why scams go unreported. We never publish names, locations, or details that could identify you.
Your story moves the work forward
Every response helps us understand how scams unfold and why they go unreported. Sharing your experience shapes better guidance for others.
I hesitated to talk about what happened. Knowing my answers stay anonymous and feed into real advisory work made it easier to share.
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The questions focused on the experience itself, not blame. It felt less like a form and more like a conversation that could help someone else.
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I wasn't sure my story mattered. Seeing how the results inform practical guidance convinced me it does.
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