Content Removal

Dispute a record or request PII redaction.

We take data accuracy and privacy seriously. If you believe a record on RecentScam is incorrect, outdated, or violates your privacy rights, you may request its removal or redaction.

Criteria for Removal

We typically grant removal requests for the following reasons:

  • Proven Inaccuracy: You can demonstrate that the number/domain is legitimate and was flagged in error (false positive).
  • Ownership Change: You recently acquired a phone number or domain that was previously used by a scammer/bad actor.
  • PII Violation: A report contains your full home address, SSN, or other private data not relevant to the scam warning.
  • Legal Order: A valid court order requires the removal of the content.

Submit a Removal Request

All requests are reviewed manually within 72 hours.

What we do NOT remove

We will not remove records simply because they are "unflattering". If there is credible evidence of scam activity associated with an identifier, the public interest in safety outweighs the reputational interest of the entity, unless accurate ownership change is proven.