Do you have a story to share with us? Did you witness something you think should be reported? Reach out to the journalists in the Fourth Estate newsroom by sending in your news tip.
Please do not use the news tips service to send press releases, freelance story proposals or feedback on stories we have written. For those, please use the contact us page.
We're interested in any news tip that you think should be broadcast to an international audience. A good example is a breaking news story like disasters and riots, or if you believe something unjust is happening in your city, state, or country and you have clear evidence and records to back up those claims.
Your news tip should be specific and rely on clear evidence, not just a hunch or speculation. Documentation — such as emails, memos, videos, photos, or other records — and details are critical.
We cannot guarantee a response to every message. We reply first to messages of most interest to us and to those with more detail and/or supported by records and documents.
Send a Secure Tip by Tor
Our SecureTips submission system allows whistleblowers to share materials and messages with us on the Tor network, which is designed to obscure your IP address, and does not track or log metadata about your communications with us. SecureTips submissions are encrypted and stored on our systems. When using Tor SecureTips, avoid using networks or devices that can be traced to your identity.
To send tips through Tor:
- Visit TorProject.org and follow the instructions to download and install the Tor Browser.
- Launch the Tor Browser and wait for it to connect.
- Copy and paste the following URL into the address bar: http://fceun63hsu6zhbp6xxbcy4lljkppygltqw4k7hlapfpin576kcx6kkqd.onion
- Follow the instructions to send us materials and messages.
When you make your first submission, you will receive a unique codename. Memorize your codename and use it to sign back in, check for responses from our journalists or upload additional materials.
