Source Policy

Last reviewed: 1 June 2026

We aim to ground our guidance in reliable sources. This is the hierarchy we prefer.

Source hierarchy

Government and law enforcement sources
Consumer protection agencies
Bank and security provider warnings
Court and regulatory records
Reputable cybersecurity reports and research
Clearly marked educational examples

Verifying reporting routes

Emergency numbers, reporting agencies, and official links change over time and vary by country. We include them for orientation, but always advise readers to verify current details on the official site for their country.