What is a report for?
Domain abuse can take several forms: phishing page, spam, imitation of a brand, suspicious redirection or content that serves to deceive. Reporting helps escalate the issue to the right place.
What to prepare
The domain name or exact URL
Write it as it appears, without shortening it.
Screenshots
Keep clear visual evidence of what you are worried about.
Date and time
They help to know if the content has changed afterwards.
The context
Explain in one sentence why the area seems problematic to you.
Who to send it to
Depending on the situation, the right contact may be the registrar, the host, the domain holder, a reporting platform or, in some cases, a lawyer or a competent authority.
The WHOIS service or technical domain information can sometimes help find a useful contact, but it is not always enough. When in doubt, it is better to start with the most visible and simplest elements to check.
How to word the message
- Describe the facts, without exaggerating.
- Indicate what you observe and what you fear.
- Add your most useful evidence.
- Ask for verification or consideration, not a vague formula.
How ANRDI can help you
We can help you reread the report, make it clearer and direct it to the right person. We can also tell you when a file relates more to a dispute, a technical report or a more formal approach.
A good report is brief, factual and easy to verify. This is often what helps the most.