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Accessible Reporting Checklist Summaries

These HTML summaries provide accessible text alternatives for the downloadable PDF checklists on HowToReport.org.

Consumer & Financial Dispute Checklist

  • Save screenshots, messages, phone numbers, emails, receipts, tracking numbers, and payment records.
  • Report billing fraud, deceptive practices, or unauthorized debits through the official CFPB, FTC, or state Attorney General path.
  • Contact your bank, card issuer, or payment app if money was sent.
  • Keep confirmation numbers and follow-up deadlines.

Workplace reporting checklist

  • Write down dates, times, locations, witnesses, supervisor names, and what happened.
  • Save pay stubs, schedules, policies, HR messages, emails, photos, and incident notes.
  • Check whether OSHA, EEOC, DOL, a state agency, or an internal HR process fits the issue.
  • Watch filing deadlines and retaliation protections.

Garbage or city service checklist

  • Record the address, pickup date, service type, photos, and any prior ticket numbers.
  • Use the city 311, sanitation department, or local public works reporting path.
  • Keep the case number and follow up if the issue is not resolved.

Community reporting checklist

  • If someone is in immediate danger, call 911. For crisis support, call or text 988.
  • Document only what you directly observed: date, time, location, and safety concerns.
  • Avoid sharing sensitive personal information unless an official agency specifically requests it.
  • Use local non-emergency, outreach, code enforcement, or public health channels as appropriate.

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