About PeptideScams.org

A community-driven watchdog platform exposing fraudulent peptide vendors through verified, evidence-based investigations.

Our Mission

The peptide research market is plagued by deceptive vendors — companies that sell unverified compounds, fabricate Certificates of Analysis, make false manufacturing claims, and operate without legal accountability. Consumers and researchers have limited resources to distinguish legitimate suppliers from sophisticated scams.

PeptideScams.org exists to change that. We accept community submissions of evidence against suspected fraudulent peptide companies, independently verify claims against public records and regulatory databases, and publish detailed investigative reports that anyone can access for free.

Investigation Methodology

Every report published on PeptideScams.org undergoes a multi-stage verification process:

  • Community Intake: Reports begin with evidence submitted by consumers, researchers, or industry insiders through our submission form
  • Corporate Records Check: We verify LLC/corporation filings through Secretary of State databases, checking formation dates, registered agents, and principal addresses
  • FDA Database Cross-Reference: We search the FDA 503B Outsourcing Facility Registry, FDA Warning Letters database, and Category 2 Bulk Substance lists
  • COA Verification: Claimed testing laboratories are checked against CLIA, ISO 17025, and DEA analytical lab registries
  • Digital Forensics: Domain registration dates (WHOIS/ScamAdviser), platform terms compliance (Shopify/Stripe AUPs), and social media presence verification
  • Product Claim Analysis: Website copy is reviewed for therapeutic claims, dosing guidance, and reconstitution instructions that indicate intended human use
  • Platform Compliance: Payment processor and e-commerce platform policies are checked against the vendor's product catalog

Trust Score System

Each investigated company receives a Trust Score from 1 to 5 based on the weight of evidence gathered:

★ 1/5
Red Flag Status — High probability of deception. Verified false claims, missing COAs, unregistered operations, and/or active regulatory violations. Recommended for public exposure and platform reporting.
★★ 2/5
High Risk — Significant compliance gaps and unverifiable claims. Some operations may be legitimate but lack transparency required for consumer trust.
★★★ 3/5
Caution — Mixed signals. Some verification gaps or minor compliance issues alongside legitimate operational indicators.
★★★★ 4/5
Generally Trustworthy — Mostly verifiable operations with minor gaps. Legitimate entity, real addresses, some third-party testing.
★★★★★ 5/5
Verified Legitimate — Fully verifiable operations, registered facilities, accredited third-party testing, regulatory compliance, transparent ownership.

Databases We Check

FDA 503B Registry
FDA Warning Letters
FDA Category 2 List
State SOS Filings
NPI Registry
DEA Lab Directory
USPTO Trademarks
BBB Listings
WHOIS / ScamAdviser
CLIA / ISO 17025
CA Board of Pharmacy
Web Archive

Get Involved

PeptideScams.org is only as strong as the community behind it. If you've encountered a fraudulent peptide vendor, submit a report with whatever evidence you have. Every submission — from a single screenshot to a full investigative dossier — helps protect others.

Companies that believe they have been unfairly characterized may also submit evidence through the same form. We publish corrections and updates transparently.