Report to Google
Last updated March 17, 2026
The short answer
Report phishing emails in Gmail, flag unsafe websites through Safe Browsing, and dispute unauthorized Google Pay transactions
Google offers several tools to report scams across its services. You can report phishing emails directly in Gmail, flag dangerous websites through Google Safe Browsing, and dispute unauthorized transactions in Google Pay. Reporting helps Google protect everyone who uses its products.
What they handle
- Phishing emails received in Gmail
- Websites hosting scams, malware, or phishing pages
- Unauthorized or fraudulent Google Pay transactions
- Scam ads on Google Search or YouTube
- Fake Google support calls or pop-ups
- Compromised Google accounts
How to file a report
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Report phishing in Gmail
Open the suspicious email, click the three-dot menu in the top right, and select "Report phishing." Google will analyze the email and may block the sender for all Gmail users.
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Report an unsafe website
Go to safebrowsing.google.com/safebrowsing/report_phish/ and enter the URL of the suspicious site. Google will review it and may add it to the Safe Browsing blocklist.
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Dispute a Google Pay charge
Open the Google Pay app or pay.google.com, find the transaction, and tap "Report a problem" or "Dispute this transaction." Follow the prompts to explain what happened.
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Report scam ads
Click the three-dot menu next to any Google ad and select "Report this ad." Choose the reason, like "Misleading" or "Scam."
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Secure a compromised account
If you think your Google account was hacked, go to myaccount.google.com/security-checkup immediately. Change your password and review recent activity.
What you'll need
- The phishing email (don't delete it before reporting)
- The URL of the suspicious website
- Transaction details for Google Pay disputes (date, amount, merchant name)
- Screenshots of scam ads or fake Google support messages
What to expect
Gmail phishing reports help Google's spam filters learn and block similar emails for all users. Safe Browsing reports are reviewed and, if confirmed, the site gets flagged with a warning for Chrome and other browsers. Google Pay disputes are typically resolved within a few business days. Google won't send individual updates on phishing or Safe Browsing reports, but each report makes the system better.
Frequently asked questions
How do I report a phishing email in Gmail?
Open the email, click the three-dot menu in the top-right corner, and select "Report phishing." This tells Google's filters to learn from the message and helps block similar emails for everyone.
What happens when I report a website to Google Safe Browsing?
Google reviews the reported URL. If confirmed as dangerous, the site is added to the Safe Browsing blocklist. Users on Chrome and other browsers that use Safe Browsing will see a warning before visiting the site.
What should I do if someone is pretending to be Google Support?
Google will never call you out of the blue to say your account has a problem. If you get a call like this, hang up. Don't give them remote access to your device or share your password. Go directly to myaccount.google.com to check your account security.
Company guides this covers
Reporting works better when you know which scam you were hit by. These are the company guides this reporting route covers.