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Twelve Years of Data

For more than twelve years, scam victims and volunteers reported the phone numbers, email addresses, names, and profiles that scammers used against them on AnyScam.com. That work now lives here, as the SCARS Institute AnyScam Database, rebuilt to make it easier to search, safer to use, and open to new reports.

Before you trust someone you met online, search for their phone number, email address, name, or profile link. You’ll see whether it has been reported to SCARS Institute, how often, and when. You can also read real messages that scammers have sent, with victims’ details removed, so you can learn to recognize their words before they reach you.

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If a scammer contacted you, report their profile link, email address, or phone number. SCARS Institute staff review every report before it appears in the database.

Please keep in mind that a listing is a report, not proof. Scammers steal real people’s names and photos, and phone numbers pass from one owner to the next, so an innocent person can appear here. If something listed here belongs to you and is listed in error, use the removal request form at the bottom of this page, and we’ll review it. And if nothing turns up in your search, that doesn’t mean someone is safe: scammers change their numbers, addresses, and names constantly.

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AnyScam Scam Stats

Phone numbers, by country

United States or Canada67.2%
Ghana6.2%
Nigeria5.8%
United Kingdom5.1%
Philippines1.4%
Malaysia1.1%
South Africa1.0%
Ivory Coast0.8%
India0.8%
France0.7%
All others9.9%

Profiles, by platform

Facebook95.6%
Instagram2.8%
Google+0.8%
Other website0.3%
X (Twitter)0.2%
LinkedIn0.1%
Telegram0.0%
TikTok0.0%
YouTube0.0%
OkCupid0.0%
All others0.1%

Profiles, by the kind of persona

Fake persona: a man46.4%
Fake persona: military18.5%
Fake persona: a woman15.5%
Fake profile13.9%
Real scammer profile3.6%
Real person: a man1.4%
Real person: a woman0.5%
Social media page0.3%
Social media group0.0%

Percentages of reports made to SCARS Institute. Where scammers said they were is often false; identified locations come from investigations.

AnyScam Scam Database Message Examples

Real messages sent by scammers, as reported to SCARS Institute. Victims' names and contact details are removed.

Messages from a scammer · 2023

General Scott, Wed 4:25 AM
My love I have nothing to do with those people honey

General Scott, Wed 4:27 AM
You know that very well my love why are you letting me stuck here

General Scott, Wed 4:31 AM
The kids are so worried I just have to tell them their momma didn't want them anymore, I never believe you didn't trust me my love after everything? I want my happiness and that's you and the kids my love

---VICTIM REDACTED---, Wed 4:36 AM
You have taken every happiness away from me my love, I'm so so sad honey
Last communication from him 15Mar23

A scammer’s profile text · 2023

Originally on Christian Mingle but he removed the profile about 3 days into our "relationship".

Messages from a scammer · 2023

I have thousands and willing to share so you can download them.

Messages from a scammer · 2023

YOU'RE WELCOME TO STATE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT GRANT, MY NAME IS CYNTHIA VERA BURTON I WILL LIKE TO EXPLAIN HOW THIS ORGANIZATION WORKS..........CAN I GO ON? YOU'LL HAVE TO FILL A FROM, SO THAT THE FEDEX MEN CAN LOCATE YOUR DESTINATION AT THE POINT OF DELIVERY AND ALSO FOR SECURITY REASONS, ARE YOU READY TO FILL THE FORM????THIS IS GRANT ORGANIZATION SHOULD I PROCESS YOUR INFORMATION?
YOU HAVE TO FILL THE FORM AND GET BACK TO US ASAP
YOU DON'T NEED IT TO CLICK ON IT,JUST WRITE BACK THE ANSWER TO THE QUESTIONS AND SEND THEM BACK HERE IN MESSAGE BOXCONGRATULATION ON YOUR APPLICATION HAVE BEEN SUCCESSFULLY VERIFIED, YOUR OBLIGATION SHOW THAT YOU`RE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE STATE 2 STATE GOVERNMENT FUND GRANT MONEY. JUST TAKE A PICTURE OF YOUR PHOTO ID FOR US. YOUR APPLICATION WAS FORWARDED TO OUR DELIVERY DEPARTMENT AFTER DUE PROCESSING BY THE ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENT IT SHOW THAT YOU QUALIFIED TO…
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YOU'RE WELCOME TO STATE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT GRANT, MY NAME IS CYNTHIA VERA BURTON I WILL LIKE TO EXPLAIN HOW THIS ORGANIZATION WORKS..........CAN I GO ON? YOU'LL HAVE TO FILL A FROM, SO THAT THE FEDEX MEN CAN LOCATE YOUR DESTINATION AT THE POINT OF DELIVERY AND ALSO FOR SECURITY REASONS, ARE YOU READY TO FILL THE FORM????THIS IS GRANT ORGANIZATION SHOULD I PROCESS YOUR INFORMATION?
YOU HAVE TO FILL THE FORM AND GET BACK TO US ASAP
YOU DON'T NEED IT TO CLICK ON IT,JUST WRITE BACK THE ANSWER TO THE QUESTIONS AND SEND THEM BACK HERE IN MESSAGE BOXCONGRATULATION ON YOUR APPLICATION HAVE BEEN SUCCESSFULLY VERIFIED, YOUR OBLIGATION SHOW THAT YOU`RE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE STATE 2 STATE GOVERNMENT FUND GRANT MONEY. JUST TAKE A PICTURE OF YOUR PHOTO ID FOR US. YOUR APPLICATION WAS FORWARDED TO OUR DELIVERY DEPARTMENT AFTER DUE PROCESSING BY THE ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENT IT SHOW THAT YOU QUALIFIED TO RECEIVE THE GRANT AND YOUR GRANT HAS BEEN CONFIRMED AND THE MONEY WILL BE DELIVERED TO YOU IN CASH. KINDLY CONFIRM TO US , YOU RECEIVE THE BELOW DELIVERY DETAILS .
Agent Cynthia Vera Burton
DELIVERY DETAILS
Agent Cynthia Vera Burton
1.TICKET NUMBER: DAN782653NN24
2. SERIAL MUMBER: F198UJHDHK91
3.REFERENCE NUMBER: 64789W350
You will have to write this Delivery details down because you will show it to the FedEx Delivery Agent when they bring your money to the Address you provided. I GIVE YOU MY WORDS AND ALSO AM NOT HERE TO PLAY ANY GAME OR TO SCAM ANY BODY. I AM A GOOD CHRISTIAN AND BELIEVING IN GOD. I AM THE AGENT IN CHARGE AND I JUST DON'T HAVE MUCH TIME TO PLAY CONVERSATION WITH CITIZEN , THE AUTHORITY RULES AND REGULATION IS THAT WE SHOULD COMMUNICATE VIA TEXT OR THROUGH FACEBOOK PAGE .JUST FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTION AND EVERYTHING WE'RE DOING IS BEEN BACK UP BY THE CIA AND LOCAL POLICE AUTHORITY FOR SECURITY REASON. IF YOU ARE TO MAKE THE PAYMENT YOU WILL HAVE TO GET AMEX GiFT CARD. OK IF YOU GET TO THE STORE YOU WILL GET THE AMEX GIFT CARD OF 500^3.

Messages from a scammer · 2023

Eric,
I just found this online, most of these pictures are of you, are you really who you say you are, now I'm wondering who I'm really sharing my heart's desire with.
---LINK REDACTED---
---VICTIM REDACTED---

Oh yes honey I’m very aware of all those you know back in 2015 when I was about going into brand modeling I had to put up a lot of pictures on my Facebook, Pinterest and social so that’s how all those are in the internet Eric

Forwarded chat with Eric Logan
Unless you are busy now my love

---VICTIM REDACTED---
I can do it now, love

Eric Logan
Alright my Queen

Eric Logan
Bank name: Deutsche bank
Account name: Ocean trust
Account number:---REDACTED---
Routine number:---REDACTED---
Swift code: DEUTDEFFXXX
Bank address: Taunusanlage 12, 60325 Frankfurt am
Main, Germany

Eric Logan
We are sending these guys $550,000

Eric Logan
Bank name: BISC BANK
◦ Account name: Sudeen customs ser…
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Eric,
I just found this online, most of these pictures are of you, are you really who you say you are, now I'm wondering who I'm really sharing my heart's desire with.
---LINK REDACTED---
---VICTIM REDACTED---

Oh yes honey I’m very aware of all those you know back in 2015 when I was about going into brand modeling I had to put up a lot of pictures on my Facebook, Pinterest and social so that’s how all those are in the internet Eric

Forwarded chat with Eric Logan
Unless you are busy now my love

---VICTIM REDACTED---
I can do it now, love

Eric Logan
Alright my Queen

Eric Logan
Bank name: Deutsche bank
Account name: Ocean trust
Account number:---REDACTED---
Routine number:---REDACTED---
Swift code: DEUTDEFFXXX
Bank address: Taunusanlage 12, 60325 Frankfurt am
Main, Germany

Eric Logan
We are sending these guys $550,000

Eric Logan
Bank name: BISC BANK
◦ Account name: Sudeen customs service
◦ Account number: ---REDACTED---
Routine number: ---REDACTED---
Swift code: BOSHCNSHHZA

Eric Logan
I love individualism. Don't become what you think I will like, be yourself and let me like you!!! With this as a foundation all the trust and honesty falls into place. It becomes a given and not something you have to look for or ask for..

---VICTIM REDACTED---
I’m finished with my elliptical and have read what you wrote, I understand completely, I will not put on a front or act differently, I will act myself and I’m hoping that what we have started in a couple days texting and our phone conversations will continue to grow to something beautiful, Lord willing.

Scam email · 2023

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Scam email · 2023

so you have money now plsbabe so can you go to the store and get me Amazon card$50 nowbabe pls if i ax you to buy me Amazin card$50 or 25 please babe

Messages from a scammer · 2023

Sweetie I understand you so well, after the payment of this 200, there will be no more issues again, I will pay the previous debts immediately I get to my country, I will give you extra for your up keep honey

Messages from a scammer · 2023

hey baby.....  please can you make it to the store for me today I needed to upgrade my phone this damm iPhone really sucks,is going to have all my apps shutdown if I don't upgrade it today,want you to help me get gift card or iTunes gift care at the store 100$ or more what I need for the update is 88$ so I can get music with the rest or movie,wanna get it here but i just found out they ain't selling it here..  love you baby hope this won't stress you when you get it just scratch it snap and send it to me love

A scammer’s profile text · 2023

Aldo De Stefano
Easy going😍
Expert in gynecologist 🥇
❤️Newcastle is cool city 🏅
🥇Choose a Job that you love ❤️, and you will never have to work 💪 a in your life🏅

AnyScam Scam Database Removal Request

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