[![[FAST 4x1.png]]](https://scamtracking.org) # Welcome to **Furry Assisted Scam Tracking - FAST!** This is the documentation site for the [Furry Assisted Scam Tracking](https://t.me/scamtracking) project, a collection of tools and resources to help keep furry Telegram communities safer from scammers. > [!info] This site only contains information about this project, and the resources and tools it provides > For the actual list of scammers we are tracking, visit the [@scamtracking Channel](https://t.me/scamtracking) on Telegram and read the pinned message. > [!bug] Want to report a new scammer to us? > Visit [[📨 Reporting scammers|this page here]] to see a guide on what we're looking for, the info we need from you, and how to submit a new report via the [FAST New Scammer Submissions Bot](https://t.me/Scamtracking_submissions_bot) We want this resource to be transparent and accessible for users on Telegram, that's why we keep all the data about the scammers we are tracking available within Telegram itself. This allows any Telegram user to quickly check an account without leaving the app. ## User guides User guides and information about FAST can be found in the navigation menu: top of your screen on mobile, left on desktop. An [[❔ FAQ]] is available, as is a [[📚 Glossary]] of terms used, and descriptions of the [[👁️ Types of scam that we see often]]. ## Admin guides For chat admins, we have guides on [[🤖 Intro to the Countersign bot|how to use our bot to protect your chat]], and [[🤔 Why do we need FAST|why it is important to take action]] to keep your chat members safe. ## How we operate Any Telegram user can review the data we've gathered about each account on the list and how we came to our decision. Anyone we have added to the list but feels they should not be on it is welcome to come and discuss their case with us - [[📃 How we operate#Removal from the list of scammers|here is how we handle requests for removal]]. For more information on our principles and how various policies we have see here: [[📃 How we operate]]. # 🤔 _"What is this FAST thing?"_ This project is dedicated to finding and identifying scammers who are targeting furry chat groups on Telegram, specifically accounts who seem to be furries - so not anyone with a humansona, for instance. While the main output of the resource (a nice, easy to use list of scammers) is mainly for use by chat admins, non-admins play a crucial role in helping to collect and sort the evidence we need. Hence why this is a _**Scam**_ _**Tracking**_ project, but is _**Assisted**_ by _**Furries**_! So we are **Furry Assisted Scam Tracking**! 🦊🐊🦈🐯 We're incredibly thankful to everyone who helps us by reporting scammers or sending us evidence about scammers we are already tracking. We couldn't do this without you, and that's why we couldn't do the _**Scam**_ _**Tracking**_ without being _**Furry**_ _**Assisted**_. 💖 If you want to submit a new scammer report to is, see here: [[📨 Reporting scammers]] # 😱 _"This is a lot! There's a load of groups on Telegram, hundreds of topics, where do I go?!"_ > [!summary] Here is a summary of the main groups on Telegram that are part of FAST > - The [@scamtracking Channel](https://t.me/scamtracking) is the main entrance for FAST. The pinned message contains up to date links to the other chat groups and the full list of scammers we are tracking. _**Go here first!**_ > - The [Listings](https://t.me/scamtrackinglist) group contains a topic for each account we are tracking. **Go here for specific info on an account we are tracking.** > - The _FAST New Scammer Submissions Bot_ is used to report new scammers to us, but can also be used to quickly check if an account is already listed - using username, UserID, or a forwarded message. **If you want to submit a new scammer to us, see here: [[📨 Reporting scammers]]** > - The [Discussions](https://t.me/ScamTrackingGroup) group is where we discuss all aspects of FAST and anti-scammer efforts in general. **Go here if you want to talk to others who are part of FAST, or have a question about FAST in general.** > - The _Countersign Bot_ is the bot we used to verify new chat joiners, and to ban scammers. It can be added to any chat group to keep it safe from scammers. If you want to keep your chat safer with the _Countersign Bot_, see here: [[🤖 Intro to the Countersign bot]]. > - For more details on how all of these work together, see here: [[💌 Telegram groups]]. > [!question]- _"I want to check to see if someone is a scammer, or see why a particular account is on the list"_ > - Our [FAST New Scammer Submissions Bot](https://t.me/Scamtracking_submissions_bot) is the easiest way to do this > - Open a chat with the bot and send >`/start` and the bot will direct you from there > - Full guide on the bot and how to report a new scammer is here: [[📨 Reporting scammers]] > [!question]- _"I want the list of scammers"_ > The full list starts just below the pinned message in the [@scamtracking Channel](https://t.me/scamtracking). > [!question]- _"They're still acting a bit odd, they're not listed in the FAST tracker, I don't think they're actively scamming, but I'm not sure what do?"_ > Come join us in our Discussions group and we can help you take a deeper look. You will find a link to it in the pinned message in the [Channel](https://t.me/scamtracking). > [!question]- _"I want to submit evidence of a scammer"_ > Via our [FAST New Scammer Submissions Bot](https://t.me/Scamtracking_submissions_bot). Full guide for what to do before submitting a new report, and what info you will need to complete a report is here: [[📨 Reporting scammers]]]. > [!question]- _"I'm on the list, but I'm not a scammer!"_ > See here for how to request removal from the scammer list: [[📃 How we operate#Removal from the list of scammers]] # ⚙️ This resource has a number of connected parts To find out how the various chat groups, channel, and bots work together, go here: [[💌 Telegram groups]] If you are a chat admin and you want to protect your chat group with our bot, or just want more information about it, start here: [[🤖 Intro to the Countersign bot]]. If you want to know _why_ this is important, please read this: [[🤔 Why do we need FAST]] # 📧 Admin contact Information about the admins - including how to contact them - and others who help volunteer to make FAST work is available here: [[🐾 FAST volunteers]] If you want to dispute your entry on the list of scammers, see here: [[📃 How we operate#Removal from the list of scammers]]. The [Discussions](https://t.me/ScamTrackingGroup) group is a good place to find information, help, and support, from users and admins. # ✍️ Who made this? The FAST project, under the shorter name "Scam Tracking", was founded and developed by Yumi. This included the original format of the channel and chat, as well as the CountersignBot and the [technology it uses](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Furby). Over time as the need for this anti-scammer resource grew, so did the admin and moderation staff, as well as the number of users actively contributing to the project. This documentation site was created by zekone, with most of the contents written by them. Various pages and sections have been written by others, who have either been appropriately credited or wished not to be. This page has more details about the people who help make FAST work: [[🐾 FAST volunteers]] --- ![[FAST 4x1.png]] Emojis used in image above and in other graphics used on this site and elsewhere as part of this project were designed by [OpenMoji](https://openmoji.org/) – the open-source emoji and icon project. License: [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/#)