Report harmful content
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Digital companies have a responsibility to prevent criminal activity on their platforms but they are not doing nearly enough. Cruel and illegal content is widely shared.
If you see cruel, illegal or inappropriate content, do not engage with it in any way, as this will only boost the content. Report the post and/or account to the hosting platform, via the relevant reporting mechanism and classification.
Even if the content is not immediately removed, your report demonstrates that this is an issue which concerns users and it informs further action, policy development and standards.
Our chimpanzee imagery guidelines explain how some popular content is cruel and can boost wildlife trafficking
If you see wildlife illegally for sale online, also report to relevant authorities and to the Coalition to End Wildlife Trafficking Online
What is animal cruelty content? Our partners at the Social Media Animal Cruelty Coaltion explain
If you see online content involving cruelty to animals, also report it to our partners at the Social Media Animal Cruelty Coalition
How to report harmful content online?
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The Social Media Animal Cruelty Coalition has explanatory videos on how to report here
Please note: The information above is checked and updated periodically. We cannot guarantee it is comprehensive or will remain accurate. Please inform us if you are aware of updates needed. Thank you.
We’re a member of the Social Media Animal Cruelty Coalition (SMACC) and take part in Report It! Week
See SMACC’s Frequently Asked Questions about animal cruelty on social media and learn more about the impact of reporting
