Official Statement from Scam Alerts Regarding Unaffiliated Email Scam Campaigns
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: July 31st 2025
It has come to our attention that certain individuals and businesses have received alarming emails—such as the one recently circulated from the address
While Scam Alerts is a consumer advocacy platform dedicated to raising awareness and offering the public a space to report scams, we want to make it absolutely clear that we have no affiliation whatsoever with these emails or any domain, sender, or campaign spreading such misinformation.
We Are Not Involved in Any Such Communications
We want to state unequivocally:
- Scam Alerts has not sent, endorsed, or authorized any email communication related to any scams, payment disputes, or legal allegations of fraud.
- We do not send unsolicited emails, nor do we contact individuals or businesses regarding any scam incident outside of our public-facing platform.
- No third party has been permitted to use our name, likeness, or branding in any capacity to communicate with the public via email, call, SMS, or any other medium.
Impersonation and Domain Spoofing
We have discovered that these actors were initially spoofing Scam Alerts' name and domain in their emails to gain credibility. When our legal team intervened and took swift action against the misuse of our identity, the impersonators switched tactics and began using public domains such as Gmail (e.g., trademarkscaminformer@gmail.com) to continue their deceptive outreach under new aliases.
This deliberate manipulation proves their malicious intent and shows a pattern of fraudulent behavior aimed at discrediting legitimate businesses and deceiving consumers.
Our Platform’s Core Principles
Since 2002, Scam Alerts has existed as an open forum where users voluntarily submit reports of scams they have experienced. These submissions are vetted by our team before being published publicly to inform and protect others.
We are currently working on a complete revamp of our platform, with a new, more robust version launching soon. Even after our platform relaunches, we will continue to maintain strict boundaries around communication protocols. We will never contact anyone individually or investigate cases without public user submission and vetting.
A Word of Caution
The recent emails reported to us are being circulated from unofficial and unverified sources. Although they do not name Scam Alerts, they reflect tactics that misuse the concept of scam reporting and legitimate authorities to mislead recipients.
We advise all businesses and individuals to:
- Verify the source of any email before taking action.
- Avoid sharing personal or payment information in response to unsolicited messages.
- Report suspicious emails to relevant cybersecurity or legal authorities.
Moving Forward
Scam Alerts will continue to assist the public by providing a transparent and secure platform for scam reporting—nothing more, nothing less. We stand firmly against any misuse of our mission, and we are committed to protecting both the integrity of our brand and the trust of our users.
If you have any questions or would like to confirm whether a communication originated from us, please contact our team at:
We thank the public and our legitimate partners for their continued support and trust.
Scam Alerts – Helping People Stay Informed Since 2002
Press Release: Scam Alerts Issues Official Statement on Fraudulent Emails Misusing Our Name
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: July 21st 2025
Scam Alerts has been a trusted consumer advocacy platform since 2002, dedicated to helping individuals and communities protect themselves from fraudulent practices, both online and offline. Our mission has always been to empower people by allowing them to report scams they've encountered and to make that information accessible to the public after thorough vetting.
It has come to our attention that malicious actors have been sending spoofed emails using the address info@scamalerts.com, falsely claiming to represent our organization. These emails often target individuals and businesses, alleging that they have availed certain services—most commonly credit cards, banking, insurance, digital marketing, trademark registration, online shopping websites, etc. —and informing them that they’ve been scammed. These fraudulent emails give the impression that Scam Alerts is directly contacting victims to notify them, which is completely false and misleading.
Scam Alerts DOES NOT Initiate Contact with Individuals or Businesses
Let it be known that Scam Alerts does not contact any individual or business via email, phone, or any other means to inform them about a scam. Our only official communication channel for consumer-submitted reports is our forum, which is currently under development and will soon relaunch with an improved user experience.
On our platform, anyone can freely submit details about a scam they have experienced. Once submitted, our team reviews and verifies the information before making it publicly visible on our forum. We do not and have never reached out to any party directly regarding reported scams.
Spoofed Emails and Misuse of Our Identity
We have verified that these misleading emails are being sent via 5ymail, a known disposable email service. The sender is spoofing the “info@scamalerts.com” identity to appear credible and authoritative. This is an illegal and deceptive tactic aimed at discrediting our reputation and misleading the public.
A screen grab of the email received by one of the victims showing that the malicious actor is using the services of 5ymail.com
This screen grab shows the content editor along with the option to spoof the sender’s email address at 5ymail.com.
You can also read how 5ymail works on their website linked here: How 5ymail Works
This impersonation of Scam Alerts is not only unethical but also a direct attempt to sabotage the credibility and integrity we’ve built over the past two decades.
Legal Action and Ongoing Investigation
We have already taken swift legal action and reported the matter to the relevant cybersecurity and legal authorities. A full-scale investigation is currently underway to identify and prosecute the individuals responsible for this act of impersonation and defamation.
We are working closely with legal counsel and federal agencies to ensure the perpetrators face the maximum legal penalties under cybercrime and impersonation laws. These unlawful activities will not go unpunished, and we are committed to protecting our platform, our users, and the values we stand for.
A Word to the Public
We urge the public to remain vigilant. If you receive an email claiming to be from Scam Alerts and suggesting that you’ve been scammed, do not engage, respond, or click on any links within the message. Instead, report it to us via our official email (legal@scamalerts.com) or wait for the relaunch of our platform to submit relevant details.
About Scam Alerts
Founded in 2002, Scam Alerts is a crowd-sourced scam reporting platform that empowers consumers by allowing them to share their real-world experiences with frauds and deceptive practices. We review each submission before making it public to ensure the integrity of the information. Our mission is to create a safer digital and physical marketplace by fostering awareness and transparency.
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