Privacy Policy
At Fraud Busted, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting the information shared with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information submitted through our website, forms, community platforms, and related services.
By using Fraud Busted, you agree to the terms mentioned below.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect limited information when you:
- Submit scam or fraud reports
- Send quick messages or contact requests
- Subscribe or join our community platforms
- Comment or interact with our content
- Upload screenshots, documents, or evidence
The information may include:
- Location (optional)
- Scam/fraud details shared by you
- Date or timeline of incident
- Uploaded files or screenshots
- Email address (only if voluntarily shared)
We do not require sensitive personal information such as:
- Aadhaar number
- PAN card details
- Bank account details
- Passwords
- OTPs
- UPI PINs
- Debit/Credit card details
Users are strongly advised not to share such confidential information anywhere on the platform.
2. How We Use Information
The information shared with Fraud Busted may be used for:
- Creating scam awareness content
- Publishing awareness stories after removing sensitive details
- Identifying fraud trends and warning others
- Improving educational and safety content
- Responding to user queries or messages
Submitted stories may be edited for clarity, safety, and awareness purposes.
3. Anonymous Reporting
Fraud Busted supports anonymous reporting.
You may share your experience without revealing your real identity. Before publishing any story publicly, sensitive details may be removed or hidden for safety purposes.
4. Content Publication
By submitting reports, screenshots, or scam experiences, you grant Fraud Busted permission to:
- Review the submitted content
- Edit or shorten the content if necessary
- Publish awareness-related information on:
- Website
- YouTube channel
- Social media platforms
- Community posts
We do not publish confidential personal information intentionally.
5. Third-Party Services
Our website may use trusted third-party services such as:
- WordPress
- Elementor
- WPForms
- YouTube
- WhatsApp Community
- Hosting and security providers
These services may collect technical information according to their own privacy policies.
6. Cookies & Analytics
Fraud Busted may use cookies or analytics tools to:
- Improve website performance
- Understand visitor behavior
- Enhance user experience
You can disable cookies anytime through your browser settings.
7. External Links
Our website may contain links to official government portals, banks, complaint websites, or third-party resources.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.
Users should always verify URLs carefully before sharing any information online.
8. Data Security
We take reasonable precautions to protect submitted information. However, no online platform can guarantee 100% security.
Users should avoid sharing confidential or financial information through forms or public comments.
9. Children’s Privacy
Fraud Busted does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age.
10. Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated anytime without prior notice. Updated versions will always be available on this page.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or wish to request content removal/correction, you may contact us through:
- Contact page
- Quick Message form
- Official email mentioned on the website