If you encounter suspicious, harmful, or inappropriate behaviour on Bark — whether from a customer, another professional, or a lead — you can report it directly.
What can I report?
| Issue | Examples |
| Suspicious leads | Phishing attempts, fake requests, or bot activity |
| Inappropriate behaviour | Abusive, threatening, or discriminatory messages |
| Illegal activity | Fraud, scams, or requests for illegal services |
| Fake profiles | Impersonation or misleading account information |
| Welfare concerns | Signs of emotional distress or safeguarding issues |
How to report
Reporting a message in chat:
- Open the chat message you want to report
- Click the report option on the message
- Select the reason for your report
- Submit
Reporting a lead:
- Open the lead details page
- Select Report this lead
- Choose the reason and add any relevant details
- Submit
Reporting via our form:
For illegal content or serious concerns, use our dedicated reporting form.
Report illegal content
What happens next?
Our Trust and Safety team will review your report and take appropriate action. → What happens after I report something?
| 💡 In cases of immediate danger, always call 000. |
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