At ScamShield, we strive to maintain high-quality, factual, and well-structured content to help users stay informed about scams, fraud prevention, and cybersecurity. To ensure consistency and credibility, please follow these guidelines when submitting content.
Neutral & Fact-Based: Content should be unbiased, verifiable, and written in a neutral tone. Avoid opinions, personal experiences, or promotional language.
Well-Researched & Cited: Use credible sources for information. If referencing news, government agencies, or cybersecurity experts, provide proper citations.
Clear & Concise: Keep the information structured and easy to understand. Avoid unnecessary jargon and technical complexity.
Title: Must be descriptive, clear, and relevant (e.g., "PayPal Phishing Scam: How to Spot & Avoid It")
Introduction: Provide a brief summary of the scam or topic covered.
Main Body Sections:
Fact-Checking is Mandatory!
Citations & References:
Fake or Misleading Information
Defamatory or Harmful Content
Plagiarism & Copyright Violations
Self-Promotion & Advertising
Personal Data of Any Individual (e.g., emails, phone numbers, addresses)
Tone: Formal, neutral, and informative. Avoid slang, humor, or personal opinions.
Grammar & Spelling: Ensure error-free writing before submitting.
Headings & Bullet Points: Use structured formatting for easy readability.
Step 1: Prepare your content following these guidelines.
Step 2: Submit the draft through the ScamShield submission portal.
Step 3: Our moderators will review, fact-check, and approve the content before publishing.
Earn ShieldCoin (SDC) for Valuable Contributions!
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1. General Content Principles
Neutral & Fact-Based: Content should be unbiased, verifiable, and written in a neutral tone. Avoid opinions, personal experiences, or promotional language. Well-Researched & Cited: Use credible sources for information. If referencing news, government agencies, or cybersecurity experts, provide proper citations. Clear & Concise: Keep the information structured and easy to understand. Avoid unnecessary jargon and technical complexity.2. Content Formatting
Title: Must be descriptive, clear, and relevant (e.g., "PayPal Phishing Scam: How to Spot & Avoid It") Introduction: Provide a brief summary of the scam or topic covered. Main Body Sections:- Background: Explain how the scam works.
- Impact: Discuss who is affected and the consequences.
- Prevention & Safety Measures: Provide practical tips for avoiding the scam.
- Legal Actions (if any): Mention any government warnings, lawsuits, or arrests related to the scam.
Conclusion: Summarize key takeaways and preventive actions.
3. Content Accuracy & Credibility
Fact-Checking is Mandatory!- Verify information from multiple sources before submission.
- Do not include rumors, speculation, or conspiracy theories.
- If unsure, mark statements as unverified or awaiting confirmation.
Citations & References:- Use trustworthy sources such as news agencies (BBC, Forbes, CNBC), cybersecurity firms (Kaspersky, Norton), and government reports.
- Link sources at the bottom using proper citation format.
4. Prohibited Content
Fake or Misleading Information Defamatory or Harmful Content Plagiarism & Copyright Violations Self-Promotion & Advertising Personal Data of Any Individual (e.g., emails, phone numbers, addresses)5. Content Categories
When submitting content, please choose the most relevant category:- Scam Alerts – Information on recent scams & fraudulent activities.
- Fraud Prevention Guides – Educational content on identifying and avoiding scams.
- Cybersecurity Tips – Best practices for online safety.
- Crypto & Blockchain Fraud – Awareness about crypto-related scams.
- Legal & Law Enforcement Actions – Government regulations, legal warnings, or enforcement actions against scams.
6. Language & Style
Tone: Formal, neutral, and informative. Avoid slang, humor, or personal opinions. Grammar & Spelling: Ensure error-free writing before submitting. Headings & Bullet Points: Use structured formatting for easy readability.7. Submission Process
Step 1: Prepare your content following these guidelines. Step 2: Submit the draft through the ScamShield submission portal. Step 3: Our moderators will review, fact-check, and approve the content before publishing.8. Contributor Rewards
Earn ShieldCoin (SDC) for Valuable Contributions!- High-quality, fact-checked reports may qualify for rewards in SDC.
- Consistent contributors may receive authorship status and additional perks.
Got questions? Contact us via the ScamShield community forum!