The Fraudox blog
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How to write a takedown notice that does not bounce
A takedown notice fails when it is vague, emotional or filed through the wrong channel. This template-style guide shows what to include so reviewers can act.
Fake social account removal: a brand playbook
Fake account removal works faster when the case proves impersonation, harm, ownership and platform fit. This playbook covers what to capture and which route to file first.
Marketplace impersonation: fake stores, counterfeit listings, and payment traps
Marketplace abuse is not only counterfeit products. Fake stores and seller profiles can impersonate a brand, steal trust and redirect buyers into payment traps.
Domain takedown vs hosting takedown: which one works faster?
A hosting takedown can remove a page quickly, while a domain takedown can disable the whole campaign. The right choice depends on evidence, abuse type and whether the domain itself is fraudulent.
How long a takedown takes, layer by layer
Takedown time is set by the layer: hours to days at a host, a day to a week at a registrar, days to weeks at an app store, about two months for a UDRP.
Someone cloned your account. Here is the first hour.
The order you do things in the first hour decides whether a cloned profile comes down in a day or drags on for three weeks. A practical sequence.
Six checks that tell you a website is fake
The strongest check is the registrable domain: one label plus the public suffix. Then domain age in WHOIS, lifted content, payment method, and where the form posts.
The evidence pack: what platforms actually need from you
Most takedowns are slow because the first report was thin. Exactly what goes into a report that gets actioned, broken down by claim type.
Fake job offers sent in your company's name
Fake job offers in your name are brand impersonation. The impersonated company, not the defrauded candidate, is the party whose report gets the listing removed.