Situations Report

Know what to do.

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Situations
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Where to report

Platforms — direct safety contacts

Platform Contact Notes
Discord[email protected]In-app report is faster; use email for escalation
Telegram[email protected]Include account username and screenshots
Twitter / X[email protected]Emergency escalations only; in-app report first
Instagram / Facebook[email protected] / [email protected]In-app report is fastest; follow up via email
TikTok[email protected]In-app report under Harassment is preferred
Snapchat[email protected]Include Snap username and timestamps
Reddit[email protected]Use in-app report for content; email for follow-up
YouTube[email protected]Include video/channel link and timestamps
Twitch[email protected] / [email protected]In-app report first; abuse@ for sensitive cases
Signal[email protected]Provide phone number used; Signal does not have full account data
WhatsAppIn-app report onlyWhatsApp does not accept email reports; use in-app reporting

Law enforcement — US

Agency Contact Best for
FBI IC3ic3.gov (online form)Sextortion, doxxing, cyberstalking with credible threats
FBI Tipstips.fbi.gov / 1-800-CALL-FBIImminent threats, child exploitation
FTCftc.gov/complaint / 1-877-FTC-HELPIdentity theft, impersonation scams
CISA[email protected]Large-scale cyber incidents
DHS / ICEice.gov/tips / 1-866-DHS-2-ICECross-border cybercrime, child exploitation
Secret Servicesecretservice.gov/contactFinancial cybercrime, large-scale fraud
Local PoliceNon-emergency lineAsk for cybercrime unit; bring documentation

Law enforcement — international

Country Agency / Contact Notes
UKAction Fraud — actionfraud.police.uk / 0300 123 2040Online reporting form available
CanadaCAFC — antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca / 1-888-495-8501Also report to local police cybercrime unit
AustraliaReportCyber — cyber.gov.au/reportACCCE for under 18 image-based abuse
New ZealandCERT NZ — cert.govt.nz / 0800 CERT NZNetsafe at netsafe.org.nz for harassment
EUEuropol — europol.europa.euCross-border cases through member state
GermanyBSI — bsi.bund.deAlso report to local police cybercrime unit
FrancePharos — internet-signalement.gouv.frOnline harm reporting portal
IndiaCERT-In / cybercrime.gov.in / 1930National cybercrime helpline
JapanNPA — local police cybercrime divisionGo through local police station first
BrazilPolícia Federal — pf.gov.brCybercrime unit; online complaint available

Support organizations

Organization Contact Purpose
Cyber Civil Rights Initiative[email protected] / 1-844-878-2274Non-consensual intimate images (legal help, takedowns)
StopNCII.org[email protected]Hash-based blocking of intimate images across platforms
The Cyber Helplinethecyberhelpline.comFree cybercrime support (UK-based, open globally)
Victim Connect1-855-4-VICTIMUS-based crime victim referral service
NCMECcybertipline.org / 1-800-THE-LOSTChild exploitation reporting
Crisis Text LineText HOME to 741741 (US)Immediate crisis support via text
Suicide & Crisis LifelineCall or text 988 (US)Free, confidential, 24/7
The Trevor Project1-866-488-7386 / trevorproject.orgLGBTQ+ crisis and suicide prevention
Tip: Always report through the platform's in-app system first — it triggers automatic preservation of evidence. Use email only as a follow-up if the platform does not respond within 48 hours or the situation involves immediate physical threats. Attach screenshots, timestamps, and account details to every report.
If you are in immediate danger, call your local emergency services. This guide is provided as a free resource and does not constitute legal advice.