How to Report a Scam Number on NigeriaPhoneBook

Reporting a scam number helps protect thousands of other Nigerians. It takes less than 2 minutes and can prevent countless victims. Here's how to do it.

Why Reporting Matters

Every scam report:

• Warns others who search the number
• Raises the number's reputation score
• Helps the community identify patterns
• Builds evidence for law enforcement
• Deters scammers who see their numbers getting flagged

Your report makes a real difference.

Step 1: Sign In or Create an Account

Reports require a logged-in account to prevent abuse. If you don't have one:

1. Go to nigeriaphonebook.com/signup
2. Enter your email and create a password
3. Verify your email

It's free and takes 30 seconds.

Step 2: Navigate to the Report Page

There are several ways:

• Click Report Scam in the main menu
• Or go directly to nigeriaphonebook.com/report
• Or search for a number and click Report This Number

Step 3: Enter the Scam Details

Fill in the form:

Phone Number

Enter the scammer's number. We accept all Nigerian formats (08012345678, +2348012345678, 2348012345678).

Category

Choose the type of scam:

• Financial Fraud — fake alerts, fake investment, money scams
• Impersonation — pretending to be a bank, agency, or person
• Romance Scam — dating app fraud
• Advance Fee Fraud (419) — promises of money after upfront payment
• Phishing — attempts to steal passwords or personal info
• Kidnapping/Ransom — fake emergency calls
• Spam/Telemarketing — unwanted marketing calls
• Threats/Harassment — abusive calls
• Other — anything else

Description

Describe what happened (minimum 10 characters). Be specific:

• What did the scammer say?
• What did they ask for?
• What tactics did they use?
• When did this happen?

The more detail, the more helpful the report is to others.

Evidence (Optional but Powerful)

Upload:

• Screenshots of messages
• Audio recordings of calls
• Photos of fake alerts
• Any relevant documents

Supported formats: JPG, PNG, WebP, PDF (up to 5MB each).

Confirm

Check the box confirming your report is accurate. Submitting a false report to harm someone is not allowed and could result in account suspension.

Step 4: Submit

Click Submit Report. You'll see a confirmation page with:

• Report ID (save this for reference)
• Link to view the number's details page
• Option to browse other reported numbers

What Happens After You Report

Instant Publication

Your report goes live immediately. It's visible to anyone who searches the number.

Aggregation

Multiple reports on the same number are aggregated. The number's reputation score drops with each new report.

Community Awareness

The number appears in our scam numbers directory, warning others before they're targeted.

Moderation

Our team reviews reports regularly. Reports that are clearly false or malicious may be removed.

Dispute Process

If someone believes a report is false (e.g., a business mistakenly flagged), they can file a dispute. Disputes are reviewed case-by-case.

Tips for a Great Report

Do:

• Be specific about what happened
• Upload evidence if you have it
• Use the correct category
• Report as soon as possible while details are fresh
• Warn friends and family about the number

Don't:

• Report numbers out of personal dispute
• Exaggerate or make up details
• Report your ex or someone you're angry with
• Report multiple times with different accounts

Can I Report Anonymously?

You need to be logged in to report, but your name and email are not publicly displayed on the report. Other users see only:

• The report description
• The category
• The date
• A generic identifier

Reporting Limits

To prevent abuse, we limit reports to:

• 5 per IP address per day
• 1 per user per number per day

These limits are generous enough for legitimate reporters.

After Reporting

• Block the number on your phone
• Warn your family and friends especially elderly relatives
• Report to the EFCC if money was stolen
• Report to your bank if banking was involved
• Report to NCC for telecom-related scams

Your Report Matters

Every scam that gets stopped, every naira that gets saved — it starts with a report. Thank you for helping build a safer Nigeria.

Ready to report? Submit a scam report now →