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Reporting matters. Every verified scam alert on BreakCheck is a warning sign for the next collector who searches that seller. This guide covers where to report, what to include, and what actually happens after you file.
BreakCheck is the hobby's dedicated scam reporting platform. Reports are moderated and, when verified, become public alerts at /scam-alerts.
What to include:
You can submit anonymously. Your personal information is never shown publicly.
Always report to the platform where the break happened — it helps their trust & safety team and may get the seller removed before they victimize others.
Whatnot: Help Center → Report a Seller or file a dispute via your order TikTok Shop: Order → Problem → Report eBay: Resolution Center → Report a Problem Fanatics Live: Contact support via their help center
If you paid by credit or debit card, file a chargeback. Most card issuers allow disputes for 60–120 days after the transaction.
Call the number on the back of your card and tell them: 'I need to dispute a transaction — the seller did not deliver the item/service as promised.'
Provide: date, amount, seller name, and any documentation of the dispute attempt with the platform.
For significant losses or repeat offenders:
FTC (Federal Trade Commission) — reportfraud.ftc.gov — covers online marketplace fraud
IC3 (FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center) — ic3.gov — for larger dollar amounts or organized fraud rings
Your State AG — most state attorneys general have a consumer fraud division
Government reports rarely result in individual recovery, but they build the case for action against repeat offenders.
Platform reports sometimes lead to account suspension — but the scammer creates a new account. Government agencies rarely act on small individual cases.
BreakCheck is different: our scam alerts are permanent, public, and linked to seller profiles. They show up when another collector searches that seller's name — before they lose money. Your report directly protects future buyers in the community.