Frequently Asked Questions

Stop Corporate Abuse, or SCA, is an independent evidence-led organisation that collects evidence from members of the public to identify patterns of corporate conduct and support accountability.

SCA is not built around one complaint. It is built around the bigger picture that may appear when many people submit similar evidence.

No. SCA is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice.

Our role is to collect, organise and analyse evidence that may help identify wider patterns of corporate behaviour and support future accountability initiatives.

SCA was created after seeing first-hand how difficult it can be for ordinary people to challenge large organisations alone.

The aim is simple: to help document repeated conduct so that corporations cannot keep treating every case as isolated when the evidence may show a pattern.

Anyone who believes they have experienced unfair treatment, pressure, misleading conduct, ignored complaints or harm caused by a company or organisation may submit evidence.

No. Submitting evidence to SCA is free.

Useful evidence can include:

• Emails and letters
• Bills, statements, contracts and agreements
• Screenshots and complaint correspondence
• Phone call notes, call logs or recordings where lawful
• Debt collection, default or credit reference documents
• Ombudsman, regulator or court documents
• A clear timeline of what happened

Yes. Many cases develop over time. If new documents become available, you can contact SCA and reference your original report.

Yes. Please submit separate reports for separate companies so the evidence can be organised correctly.

Yes. Older evidence may still help identify long-term patterns, especially where similar conduct is still being reported by others.

Your submission is reviewed and organised. Where similar reports emerge, SCA may use the evidence to help build case files, identify patterns and prepare wider accountability documents.

Not normally at the evidence-intake stage. SCA's first role is to understand the evidence, identify patterns and build structured case material.

Every report matters, but not every report can become a standalone investigation. Investigations depend on the volume, quality and pattern of evidence received.

No. SCA does not act as your solicitor and does not replace legal advice. Where appropriate, evidence collected by SCA may support legal routes, group action or wider accountability campaigns.

Where evidence shows significant patterns, SCA may prepare submissions for MPs, Parliament, regulators, public bodies and other organisations that may be able to help bring about change.

Where appropriate, SCA may use media exposure to highlight repeated corporate conduct, raise public awareness and encourage accountability.

Not automatically. SCA aims to protect personal information wherever possible. Evidence may be anonymised before being included in reports or public documents unless disclosure is necessary for legal, regulatory or lawful accountability purposes.

SCA takes reasonable steps to protect personal information while allowing evidence to be reviewed, organised and used for legitimate accountability purposes in line with the consent provided when submitting evidence.

You remain the owner of your original documents. By submitting evidence and ticking the consent boxes, you give SCA permission to review, organise and use that evidence for the accountability purposes described on the report form.

You can contact SCA to discuss withdrawing your submission. Evidence already incorporated into completed reports, submissions or lawful processes may not always be capable of being removed.

You can support SCA by donating, volunteering, sharing our work, submitting evidence or introducing professionals and organisations that may assist the mission.

Yes. SCA is building a multidisciplinary team and welcomes professionals who want to help create stronger evidence-led accountability.

Visit the Corporate Watch section for updates and follow SCA through its public channels as they are launched.