Posted 30 October 2023

Reporting possible scam site to National Cyber Security Centre

A question that regularly pops up in Discussions is "is this website legit". Yesterday, even a deal got posted from a scam website. Given this, I am wondering if HUKD can add another option in the "Report a post" menu that allows members to report a scam which, in turn, HUKD can submit to the NCSC. This way, the site actually gets taken down for good protecting everyone.

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30th Oct
hi While we appreciate your suggestion, and share concerns about the legitimacy of certain websites, we cannot definitively declare a site as a scam. We lack the authority to make such a categorical judgment.

Nevertheless, we strongly encourage our members to report any suspicious activities or websites through the designated channels. Additionally, seeking advice from their local trading standards office is a prudent first step to ensure their, and potentially other customers, online safety. A proactive approach helps maintain a safer online community for all and we always encourage members to share their knowledge and feedback (edited)
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30th Oct
A submission to NCSC is not a definitive assertion; the NCSC is the one that decides what to do and what to label it. Otherwise, they wouldn't be publicly inviting people to submit what the people believe to be suspicious knowing that most people don't have the knowledge to make that determination. (edited)