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Reporting Harassment & Scam Posts so They Actually Get Removed

Published August 2026 · Last verified August 2026

Reporting a Bad PostFour steps that actually get it removed.1. ScreenshotSave prooffirst.2. Open menuTap the '...'on the post.3. ReportChoose Reportand a reason.4. BlockReport, thenBlock.Report and block together — one without the other leaves a gap.Illustration — the '...' menu and wording vary by app.
Four steps to report a harmful post.
If Money Was LostAct fast, in this order.Your bankCall your bankor card rightaway.AuthoritiesReport to theFTC andpolice.Warn othersTell peoplecalmly, nopanic.If money changed hands, your bank is the very first call.Illustration — reporting channels vary; start with your bank.
If money was lost, act in this order.

When you come across a scam, a fake account, or someone being cruel online, you are not helpless. Every one of these apps has a way to report trouble, and a good report can get a bad post or account taken down - protecting you and the next person who would have been targeted. The trouble is that most folks either do not know how to report, or report in a way that gets ignored. This book shows you how to report so it actually sticks, and what to do beyond reporting when it matters. No jargon. No judgment. No rushing.

Bill Davis
Bill's Home Tech · Atwater, Ohio
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When you come across a scam, a fake account, or someone being cruel online, you are not helpless. Every one of these apps has a way to report trouble, and a good report can get a bad post or account taken down - protecting you and the next person who would have been targeted. The trouble is that most folks either do not know how to report, or report in a way that gets ignored. This book shows you how to report so it actually sticks, and what to do beyond reporting when it matters. No jargon. No judgment. No rushing.

What's inside this guide

The printable PDF walks through 18 short chapters, in plain language. It also includes an everyday cheat sheet and at-a-glance pictures.

  1. Why Reporting Is Worth Your Time
  2. What Is Worth Reporting
  3. Reporting On Facebook
  4. Reporting On Instagram
  5. Reporting In Texts And Chat Apps
  6. Choosing The Right Reason
  7. Report And Block Together
  8. Reporting Scams To The Authorities
  9. If You Have Already Lost Money
  10. Reporting Harassment And Bullying
  11. Saving Evidence Before You Report
  12. What Happens After You Report
  13. Warning Others Without Spreading Panic
  14. Protect Yourself First
  15. Report - Do Not Argue Or Engage
  16. Helping Others Report
  17. You Are Not Powerless
  18. Report Well, Protect Many

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Everything above is a quick summary. The full, printable guide — the same words, laid out to read and keep by the computer — is a free PDF.

Download the printable PDF →

Last verified August 2026. Information accurate as of October 18, 2026.

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