Editorial standards
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What we publish
Practical guides to AI voice scams and phone fraud: how they work, what to do, and how to prevent them. Every page puts the steps first and the explanation second.
How we choose sources
- We prefer official sources: consumer-protection agencies, police, regulators and courts.
- We use respected consumer organisations and research where official data is missing.
- We name every source and link to the original.
- We do not use figures we cannot trace to a named source.
Primary sources and checked dates
Where we can, we go straight to the agency that holds the information. In the United States that usually means the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the FBI and its Internet Crime Complaint Center, and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). For other countries we use national police, fraud reporting services and regulators.
Each page ends with a list of sources. Every entry names the organisation, links to the exact page we used, and shows the date we last checked it. If a source has a published date, we show that too.
How we check facts
- Every number links to its source, next to where it appears.
- Steps match official advice from agencies, police or banks.
- Each source shows the date we checked it.
- Pages are reviewed when a key source publishes new guidance or figures.
Dates and updates
Every page shows when it was published and when it was last updated. We change the updated date only when the content changes.
The published date is the day a page first went live. The updated date moves only when we change what the page says, such as a new step, a corrected figure or a new source. Design changes that leave the words the same do not change either date.
Corrections
If we get something wrong, we fix it promptly and update the page date. Significant corrections are noted on the page.
To report an error, email editors@voicescam.com with the page address and what you think is wrong. If we find a mistake, we correct the page and change its updated date.
How we compare tools
Some pages compare products, such as AI voice detectors and call-blocking apps. For each product we fill in the same fields, taken from the company's own published pages: what it does, who it is for, where it works and its listed price. Prices are shown as each company lists them on the day we checked. Prices change, so check the company's own site before you buy.
Links to products
Some pages link to products, including AI voice detectors. Some of these links may be tracked links, which let the company see that a visitor came from this site. If you prefer, you can search for the company's site yourself instead of using our link.
General information, not advice
Our pages are general information to help you act quickly and safely. They are not legal or financial advice, and they cannot cover every situation. For decisions about your money, speak to your bank. For legal questions, speak to a qualified lawyer or an advice service in your country. If someone is in danger, call your local emergency number.
To send a correction, use the contact page. The about page explains who writes these guides, and the terms of use set out how you can share them.
Contact the editors
Spotted a mistake or an out-of-date figure? Tell us and we will check it.
If you have just been scammed, do not wait for our reply. Start with what to do if you were scammed. If someone is in danger, call your local emergency number.